Fürstlich Castell´sches Domänenamt e.K.

THE CROWD OF SILVANER The first Silvaner vines in Germany were planted in Castell in 1659. This is documented in the princely archives. Silvaner is an important grape variety for dry, characterful white wines with ageing potential. We love the Silvaner and place it at the center of attention with ever new facets and varieties. SIEBEN LAGEN, SIEBEN TERROIRS We are the pioneers of the 1st classification in Franconia. In addition to KIRCHBERG and BAUSCH, five of our seven individual vineyards are monopole vineyards: the VDP Grofle Lage SCHLOSSBERG and the VDP Erste Lage vineyards HOHNART, KUGELSPIEL, TRAUTBERG and REITSTEIG. Some of them are over 750 years old and planted with vines up to 50 years old. Although the vineyards are very close to each other, they have very distinct characteristics. GIPSKEUPER - THE “OTHER” FRANKEN TERROIR Our home is the Steigerwald in Franconia, which is clearly defined by Gipskeuper. We cultivate these soils close to nature. The high density of minerals influences our Casteller wine style. Together with our vineyards, they give our wines a great longevity, which we clearly express by marketing our top wines at a later date. We are constantly evolving through a firmly anchored wine philosophy and constant critical self-reflection. FROM OUR OWNS The oaks in our forests grow on the same terroir. The fine-pored structure of the wood we use to make our wooden barrels perfectly supports the slow maturation of our wines. The winery and forestry are united by a natural, long-term approach and thus a focus on a sustainable future.