The winery is located in the municipality of Winningen (Cochem Castle area, or Terrassenmosel) in the German Mosel wine-growing region. It was founded in 1980 by Dipl. Ing. agr. Reinhard Löwenstein and his wife Cornelia Heymann-Löwenstein and has developed into an outstanding quality business. Löwenstein is one of Germany's top winegrowers and is often referred to as the "Rebel of the Moselle" because of his uncompromising quality philosophy.
He coined the term Terrassenmosel to describe the area of the lower Moselle valley, which is characterised by extremely steep, terraced vineyards and sandy slate. Reinhard Löwenstein was also active as VDP Vice President and played a key role in founding the Fair'n Green association as a board member. Changing exhibitions in the winery and sculptures in the vineyard enable the enjoyment of art and wine on site.
Most recently, M.A. Sarah Löwenstein was responsible for the winery. This was taken over in 2025 by Stuttgart wine merchant Jochen Heigoldt and two unnamed family companies. Since January 2026, Thomas Dörrr, previously sales manager at Weingut Dr Bürklin-Wolf, has been responsible for management.
Vineyards & grape varieties
The vineyards cover 14 hectares of steep slopes in the Kirchberg and Stolzenberg (Hatzenport) classified as Grosse Lagen by the VDP, as well as Röttgen and Uhlen in the Blaufüßer Lay, Laubach and Roth Lay (Winningen) areas. They are 98% planted with Riesling. Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), which is vinified as "Schieferterrassen in Rot", accounts for 2%. The sustainable cultivation of the vineyards, the cellar and the entire business is carried out according to certified Fair'n Green rules.
Product range
The product range is organised according to the VDP classification model. The wines are fermented spontaneously using the vineyard's and cellar's own yeasts without the addition of artificial yeasts, bentonite or enzymes. The premium wines of the house include the "Grosse Gewächse“ from RÖTTGEN and the UHLEN Roth Lay, UHLEN Laubach and UHLEN Blaufüsser Lay, which are only bottled after 24 months of maturation.
The latest products are a mash-fermented Orange Wine and a fruity, juicy Schieferterrassen Bohème aged for a long lees ageing time. In suitable years, Prädikat wines such as Auslese and Trockenbeerenauslese are also produced. Bottle-fermented sparkling wines are also produced. The winery is a member of the VDP.
Building: T. Vollmer
Röttgen: VDP
