Weingut Stefan Vetter

Stefan is definitely one of the vanguard of Germany when it comes to natural wine. What he has achieved there in Gambach is unique. He is obsessed with the Sylvaner grape. His goal is to take this normally unremarkable grape variety to great heights. Because, even in the state of Franconia, where Sylvaner is the white grape, there are nevertheless few winegrowers who are crazy about it. It is a quality grape with potential, that is for sure.

After studying viticulture and oenology at the recognized university of Geisenheim, he came across an advertisement for the sale of a small vineyard with mostly 50+ year old Sylvaner vines through a newspaper article. Where most people would have browsed further, Stefan saw this as his chance.

During the first two years he alternated his time between tending his vines in Franconia and working in various vineyards in Burgenland. Stefan's vineyards, which belong to the state of Bavaria, are largely located on flat land. While most vineyards in Franconia are situated on the Main River, Stefan's are located on super steep slopes, which gives the grapes a more advantageous exposure. The soil consists of sandstone and limestone and the oldest vines were planted in the 1930s. A few years ago he also planted a small portion of Riesling, Müller-Thurgau and Spätburgunder and now has 4.2 hectares of vines. There  is fully biodynamic and with as little intervention as possible in the wine cellar, wines are created that are a completely unique reflection of terroir, grape and maker.