The winery
Weingut Höfflin
Organic winery based in the Kaiserstuhl (Bötzingen, Baden), known for natural wines made with spontaneous fermentations, limited use of sulfites and bottling without filtration.
- Baden (Kaiserstuhl), Baden-Württemberg · Germania
- Since 1987
- 2 products
The story
The family-run estate operates at the Schambachhof in Bötzingen; the Höfflin family has farmed organically for generations, and the website states that the Bioland approach has been practiced on the property for decades. Matthias Höfflin started the current business in the 1980s, and today management involves the next generation with Julius Höfflin.
Production philosophy
Priority is given to soil vitality and biodiversity: organic and agroforestry practices, spontaneous fermentations, extended aging on the lees, careful tannin management, reduced or no addition of sulfites, and unfiltered bottling to produce wines expressive of the terroir.
Terroir and vineyards
The vineyards are situated in the Kaiserstuhl, a small volcanic massif in the Upper Rhine Plain of Baden, about 15 km from Freiburg; the estate is located in the Schambachtal, in the municipality of Bötzingen.
Awards and recognition
Mentions and positive reviews in specialized guides for the experimental lines and the quality of the wines.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Spätburgunder (Pinot Nero)
- Weißburgunder (Pinot Bianco)
- Grauer Burgunder (Pinot Grigio)
- Souvignier Gris
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Gewürztraminer
- Regent
- Merlot
- Müller-Thurgau
- Hectares
- 18.0
What makes it distinctive
- Bioland member with a long-standing commitment to organic viticulture.
- Wines produced by spontaneous fermentation, with extended lees contact and bottled unfiltered.
- Based in the Schambachtal, Bötzingen — in the Kaiserstuhl region, known for its volcanic soils and sunny climate.
- Lines dedicated to reducing sulfites with a focus on biodiversity and agroforestry.
- Multi-generational presence: Matthias Höfflin and his son Julius are actively involved in the company's operations.