Stigler

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One of the top wine growing regions of Germany , the Kaiserstuhl, is situated in the south-east corner of Germany in the Rhine plain, facing on one side the Black forest and at the other the Vosges. Here in the path of warm airstreams that originate in Burgundy lie the southern most slopes of the Kaiserstuhl. The “Ihringer Winklerberg” is probably the most highly prized site on the weathered , volcanic stone soil. Also the very stony “Freiburger Schloßberg” with his steepness of 70 % is one of the best situated vineyards in the region of Freiburg.. In 1881 the Stiglers laid the foundation of the family’s wine estate by purchasing a parcel of vines in the “Ihringer Winklerberg” site. In 1992 the Freiburger Schloßberg with his 1,5 ha was leased. Here, as throughout Baden. numerous grape varieties are grown- classics that have been cultivated for decades, including the Pinot family (Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc), Silvaner, Riesling and Traminer. Special varieties like Sauvignon blanc, Chenin blanc at the Ihringer Winklerberg and Cabernet franc , Petit Verdot at the Freiburger Schloßberg completed the portfolio in the following years. The wines have a pronounced character. They are elegant, full-bodied wines rich in fruit and rounded acidity. They reflect the individual style of the winemaker and their region.