The winery
Weingut Sturm
Family-run winery based in Bürgstadt (Franconia, Germany), known for its wines made from Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder), Silvaner and Pinot Blanc (Weißburgunder), particularly from the Centgrafenberg vineyard.
- Franken (Franconia) · Germania
- 5 products
The story
The estate is family-run: Christian Sturm leads the company and, since 2018, his son Felix has taken on active roles, bringing new ideas. The family values tradition and hands-on work in the vineyard, with local roots reflected in the official descriptions and on the pages dedicated to the family.
Production philosophy
Terroir-driven production focused on expressing individual vineyard parcels; the winery emphasizes manual work in the vineyard and an artisanal approach to winemaking, with a strong focus on the area's typical grape varieties.
Terroir and vineyards
Vineyards are mainly located on the renowned hill "Bürgstadter Centgrafenberg" and in an outlying parcel at Dertingen, on varied soils ranging from sands/sandstones to Muschelkalk. The Main valley-floor climate favors good ripening.
Awards and recognition
Wine reviews appear in specialized publications, with scores assigned to some labels; full records of institutional awards are not reported in the sources consulted.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Pinot nero (Spätburgunder)
- Silvaner
- Pinot bianco (Weißburgunder)
- Riesling
- Scheurebe
- Frühburgunder
- Hectares
- 10.0
What makes it distinctive
- Vineyards in the Bürgstadter Centgrafenberg, south-facing exposure.
- Strong focus on Pinot Noir alongside Silvaner and Pinot Blanc.
- Family-run estate: Christian and his son Felix Sturm
- Direct sales, tasting packages and winery activities
- Lines/labels mentioned online: Sandsturm, Sommersturm, Sturm & Drang
