Heinz Eifel
Mosel-Saar-Ruwer | Germany
Over 2,000 years ago, it is believed that
viticulture and winemaking was brought to the Mosel Valley of
Germany by the Romans who planted vineyards along the river in order
to have a local source of wine. They may not have realized it at the
time, but this would become the sole foundation for what today is a
magnificent wine-culture, deeply rooted in tradition. Determined to
follow this tradition and pay respect to the thousands of years of
wine-culture, Heinz Eifel founded the Römerhof winery (Roman Yard)
in 1979 in the heart of the Mosel Valley in Trittenheim. With the
help of his daughter Anne Eifel-Spohr, who assumed the role of
winemaker in July 2000 after gaining a diploma in oenology from
Geisenheim University, the family set out to produce a brand of
top-quality wines that reflect the distinctive character of the
vineyard sites. The idea behind their collaboration was to pay
respect to tradition while incorporating the inspiration of the
young winemaker, Anne. So pleased with the quality and individual
character of these wines, the Eifel family decided to put their own
name on the bottle, thus creating Heinz Eifel wines. Unlike many
larger German wineries, Heinz Eifel himself has control over the
entire winemaking process — from vine to bottle. Over the past 20
years, the Römerhof winery has established long-term contracts with
select growers who are advised to cultivate vineyards under exacting
standards with restricted yields and specific harvest times.
Producing top quality German Riesling is more than just a science,
it is an art. This vision is deeply rooted at Römerhof and extends
throughout the Eifel family. Heinz Eifel Rieslings are a true
testament to “The Art of German Winemaking.”
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