Council Wine

From the vines in the museum garden to the bottle

In the museum garden, vines are grown for what is known as the Council Wine. Since 1983, a Riesling-Silvaner wine has been produced from these grapes. Depending on the harvest, around 100 to 300 bottles are made each year. 
The wine is not available for sale. It is served at special municipal occasions, enjoyed at museum events, or given as a gift. Each bottle therefore carries a small piece of the history and tradition of our village.

From Grape to Wine

Winemaking begins with the grape harvest in the vineyard. Ripe and healthy grapes are picked, separated from the stems, and lightly crushed. This creates the so-called mash – a mixture of juice, pulp, skins, and seeds.

The mash is then pressed to obtain the sweet grape juice (must). Sulfur is added to protect it from oxidation and unwanted microorganisms.

Fermentation begins when yeast is added: the sugar in the must is converted into alcohol. After fermentation, the wine is separated from the yeast and matures in barrels for several months. It is then bottled, where it can continue to develop.