Maison Viticole Schmit-Fohl

Since their arrival, the two brothers have worked at converting the vineyards to organic in the interest of protecting both environment and wine heritage. From the 2020 vintage onward, their wines are certified as either organic or in conversion towards organic.

The winery’s deep-rooted tradition of careful vine maintenance (through for example the use of organic fertilizers and consistent defoliation) with a focus on limited yields and exclusively manual harvesting for preserving quality, have enabled a smooth transition to organic production which otherwise might not have been without risks.

The wines are vinified in accordance with prevailing mandatory organic production standards, with external interventions reduced to an absolute minimum.

This enables the making of authentic wines with great ageing potential and which express the typicality of the vines and the personality of the vineyards and soils.

The word ‘terroir’ refers to a combination of factors such as climate, soil, and vineyard topography. It constitutes, together with the vines and the expertise of the winegrower, one of a wine’s key differentiation factors. The soil of our vineyards, all situated within a radius of 4 km of the village of Ahn, is made up essentially of shell limestone renowned for producing fine and distinguished wines.