The Steep-slope specialists
Steep-slope viticulture
for generations... and collectively
for over 80 years
Durbach’s topography means that wine is grown almost exclusively on steepslopes with gradients of 70 to 80 per cent. Premium-quality wines with high
Oechsle values combined with high extract content are the fruit and bounty of
our year-round labours. Due to the favourable climate, our sun-drenched slopes
have their own unique, outstanding characteristics, the evidence of which
we see time and again each year.
So is it the unique natural conditions of the vineyards that make the Durbach
wines so special, or their versatility? Or could it be down to our tireless pursuit
to always get the best from each vintage? Most likely it’s a combination of all of
these. What counts is that we offer a wide range of excellent specialist wines
and sparkling wines from the Durbach region.
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The Steep-slope specialists
Your
durbacher winzergenossenschaft
The Durbach cooperative cellar:
More than eight decades of wine-growing experience, the best steepslopes on our land, the finest grape varieties such as Klingelberger (Riesling),
Clevner (Traminer), Pinot Noir and its Weissherbst variety and Pinot Gris,
for which we regularly receive the highest commendations.
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Success stories
winegrowers with
heart and soul
awc vienna | wien 2013
1st place in the categorie „Spätlese/Auslese“
The 252 winegrowers’ families from the Durbach cooperative have close ties
with their vines and with nature. An above-average number of our members are
fulltime winegrowers. And wine-growing is definitely in their blood: a commitment
to responsible wine-growing is still a point of honour in Durbach, and we can’t
hide the pride we take in the vines and the wine.
among 12,299 handed in wines from 39 nations.
mundus vini 2013
In the categorie „Sekt“ our Durbacher Plauelrain
Riesling Sekt Brut, traditional method of
fermentation, achieved the highest score
and recieves the special award
„best sparkling wine
of germany in 2013“
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bundesweinprämierung
dlg 2013
The Durbacher Winzergenossenschaft belongs
with its successful wines to the nationwide best
winegrowers cooperatives and was awarded with
the special prize „best collection of
sweet wines in germany“.
hand-picking the grapes
pays because no machine in the
world possesses the same
unique eye for detail ...
bundesweinprämierung
october 2013
10 gold medals
13 silver medals
4 bronze medals
place 14 among the
top 100 companies
MUNDUS vini
Bester Sekt
Deutschland
Connoisseurs
Thinkers
Visionaries
Doers
Weine
Spritzig
fizzy
wines
Naturenotloves
diversity,
uniformity.
We are fully aware of the potential of our outstanding steep-slopes,
which is why we strive to bring to perfection each of their unique characteristics
with suitably sophisticated winemaking methods. The result is a wide range of superior
wines with different tastes from a large variety of grapes, offering any wine lover the
chance to discover something new. And the choice is by no means limited to the
characteristic local Klingelberger (Riesling) wine. To give you a better overview
of our products, we’ve grouped them separately below.
Sekt
sparkling
wines
Spirituosen
spirits
Feine
Kost
delicacies
a love of wine,
a tradition of success
Looking down from above on a golden Durbach and its patchwork
of sunny slopes, it quickly becomes apparent why everything has
revolved around wine here since the fourteenth century. Throughout
their history, the wines of Ölberg, Plauelrain, Kochberg and Steinberg have displayed their own unique outstanding character that
can be found nowhere else but here.
exquisite wines from the
Steep-slopes
wherever the name durbach is mentioned,
it’s a known fact that the wines from this
famous, award-winning wine-growing village
in germany are among the best...
Our vines grow and ripen on steep, rocky, residual granite soil.
Steep-slopes are labour-intensive and require manual processing
and picking. They produce low yields of the highest quality,
which is developed to its full potential using traditional yet
progressive viniculture.
Wine is the poetry of the earth...
Enjoyment is nature’s test, the sign of approval
Here in Durbach we are pleased with the
special climate and working in harmony with
nature. But to be honest, just as important to us
are the convi­viality and the satisfaction of the
people who enjoy our wines.
Tastes differ and all wine drinkers develop
their own personal tastes over time. Some
prefer light, mild white wines and others fullbodied, extremely dry red wines aged in barrels
for a long time. Between the two extremes are
all manner of variations.
No matter if you’re a wine novice or already
a connoisseur, the fascination of wine also lives
from discussing it with like-minded people and
regularly trying out new wines. It is this that
stimulates the senses for our own taste in wine
and our ability to enjoy it.
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Klassik
our well-tried wines
Just as the name ‘Klassik’ suggests, all
of the classic Durbach grape varieties from different vineyard sites and with varying degrees of
flavour are represented. Whatever the occasion,
every wine lover will find the right wine here.
High quality
from Steep-slopes.
durbacher Diamant
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The Diamant – a wine produced from the year’s best
quality grapes and bottled in limited quantities in individually
numbered bottles. It originates from sites on the steep-slopes of our
Durbach vineyards specially selected by our vintner. A specific,
quality-en­hanc­-ing method of cultivation is required. At an early
stage when the young wines are tasted, external and internal
expert juries select the qualitative best from the pre­mium and
superior grade wines, whether white or red.
Klassik
Edition
Each wine is like
a skilfully polished diamond –
unique and not reproducible.
aged in large oak barrels,
or barriques, these wines have
a very special quality and are
well-structu­red with a fine
bouquet and taste.
recognising the
a special edition of
durbacher klassik for those
who like their wine strong,
full-bodied and dry.
True Value ...
...in its unpolished state
is an art that one must
perfect above all, though not
exclusively, with wine.
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Steinberg
The Steinberg is characterised by its
extreme steepness (and here in Durbach, we know
what we’re talking about) as well as the favourable
climate of the south-facing slopes. This means high
levels of sunshine well above the average. The soil
conditions of these steep-slopes ensure that the
warmth is stored here for a long time,
similar to a heated stove.
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Edelsüße
Here
we present
our award-winning
sweet wines.
In 2011 our selection of sweet wines was voted
Germany’s ‘best sweet wine selection’ at the DLG
national German wine awards!
Sweet wines often mean the most work for our
vintners – and not only in the vineyards – so this award
fills them with pride more than any other. You should
try these exquisite Durbach wines – a guaran­te­ed,
incomparable taste experience awaits you!
in addition, low yields
promote the high quality.
Magnificent wines.
From the Steinberg.
hand-picked pleasure!
durbacher Kollektion
the young, elegant line
durbacher kollektion
offers classy, fresh, likeable
wines that promise a modern
drinking experience.
Spritzig
White, rosé or red – a colourful taste
experience for all types of occasions.
No summer party should be without them –
our fizzy, sparkling wines:
durbacher fresh
and our other popular pearl wines
Good mood
and great taste are guaranteed because only selected
Durbacher wines form the basis of these exquisite
semi-sparkling wines and fruity cuvées!
our sparkling wine specialities
Whether modern or traditional fermentation methods
are used, both methods of producing sparkling wine guarantee
the best quality if the base wines already offer optimal conditions.
Our authentic sparkling wines from the Plauelrain and Kochberg
single vineyards and our specially prepared cuvées with their
fine bouquet, fruity acidity and stimulating crispness are
therefore packed with sunshine.
Durbacher sparkling wines – recommended for any time,
but above all for those special occasions and celebrations.
Sekt
brut
For those special moments...
Sekt
In the traditional method of fermentation – also referred to as the méthode
Cham­penoise, méthode traditionelle
or Champagne method – the second
fermentation takes place in the bottle.
This technique is used exclusively in
the production of champagne, crémant,
cava and top-quality sparkling wines.
Edelmann
& Edelfrau
Sekt
extra-dry
weinbau- und vertriebsgenossenschaft
weinbau- und vertriebsgenossenschaft
Spirituosen
Feine Kost
enjoy celebrations as they come...
To enjoy a glass of sparkling wine is to know that a very
special moment is upon us. A new year, wedding, birthday
and christening are all accompanied by a glass of quality
sparkling wine as a part of our drinking culture.
But one can always find a reason to celebrate!
Enjoy life !
durbach not only has a tradition of
wine-growing, but also of fruit-growing.
And this is why we also produce delicious brandies
made from local fruit. Connoisseurs also appreciate
Durbacher Marc produced from Riesling or Traminer
grapes as a digestif. And those who like something a
little less strong will most certainly enjoy our liqueurs.
For example:
durbacher wine jelly
our tip for gourmets
Wine jelly is already a staple in professional kitchens.
It enhances sauces, dressings and dips and adds a
deliciously fine touch to meat, roasts, cakes or desserts.
The combination of wine and sweetness helps the flavours to develop and stimulates the palate. Of course,
wine jelly tastes just as good for breakfast with
fresh bread, rolls, butter or cream cheese.
the wine shop
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See
Wine tastings
Your individual
wine experience
office:
Monday to Friday: 7.30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Come and visit us and experience for yourself the unique
charm of the Durbach valley and the quality of
our wines and sparkling wines!
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You can find out information about all festivals and dates at
www.durbacher.de or on the tourist information site www.durbach.de.
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Durbach is always worth a visit, but especially so during the wine
festivals, such as the Durbach wine festival and ‘Rebblütenfest’ in
Steinberg in June, the ‘Burgfest’ and ‘Bachfest’ in August, our wine cellar
open house and Durbach wine day in September and the ‘Burefeschd’
and ‘St. Urbans-Fest’ in October to name but a few ...
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Just get in touch to discuss your wishes:
By calling us on +49 (0) 781–93660 or emailing us at [email protected]
Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday:9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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We will gladly organise an individual wine-tasting
experience for you – for example, in the Steinberg lodge
among the vineyards. From here, you can enjoy not only
the wines from these breathtaking steep - slopes, but above
all the amazing panorama of the Durbach vineyards. Combined with an expert guided tour of the wine walk and
food prepared by our local restaurateurs and meat experts,
this will be an experience you won’t forget in a hurry.
it stimulates the senses for
the own wine tasting and the
ability for consumption.
wine shop opening times:
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Experience wine culture at its best on a tour of our wine
cellar among the wooden barrels and then ending up in the
wine-tasting room or up in the Steinberg lodge, surely one
of the most beautiful places in the Ortenau region.
no matter if you are a wine
first-time user or already a
connaisseur - the fascination
wine is kept alive by intercommunication of like-minded
persons and the trying of new
wines regularly.
so
We hope we’ve succeeded in whetting your appetite for our
specialist wines and sparkling wines. For those of you who
would like to enjoy them with all your senses should not
forego the opportunity to taste the wines on location ...
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durbacher winzergenossenschaft eg
Nachtweide 2 / 77770 Durbach germany
Phone +49 (0) 781–93660 / fax +49 (0) 781–36547 / E-mail: wg @ durbacher.de