Weingut von Winning – The Pinnacle of Dry Terroir-Driven Riesling in the Pfalz

A historic estate at the forefront of Germany’s Riesling renaissance

Established in 1849 in Deidesheim, Weingut von Winning holds a central place in the qualitative history of the Pfalz. Originally known as Dr. Deinhard, the estate entered a new era in the early 21st century, driven by a philosophy centred on precision, purity, and uncompromising expression of the great vineyards of Deidesheim, Forst and Ruppertsberg.

A proud member of the VDP, von Winning is now regarded as one of Germany’s most sought-after producers, celebrated for its dry Rieslings that are deep, textural, and intensely mineral.

Legendary Terroirs — Kirchenstück, Pechstein, Kalkofen

The estate farms more than 50 hectares across some of the Pfalz’s most revered vineyards — terroirs that rank among the greatest dry Riesling sites in the world:

• Forst Kirchenstück GG — Complex soils of sand, limestone, basalt and yellow sandstone. Monumental structure and explosive minerality.
• Forst Pechstein GG — Pure basalt. Verticality, volcanic tension, profound energy and extraordinary longevity.
• Deidesheimer Kalkofen GG — Limestone sandstone and marl. Crystal-clear precision, aerial elegance, remarkable purity.

Additional top sites include Ungeheuer, Kieselberg and Langenmorgen — a geological mosaic offering some of Europe’s most nuanced expressions of mineral terroir.

Philosophy — Dry Wines, Terroir Precision, Authentic Structure

Von Winning’s identity is built around three core principles:

• Rigorous and respectful viticulture
  Living soils, preserved biodiversity, meticulous parcel-by-parcel management, and limited yields.
• Natural, slow vinification
  Spontaneous fermentations with indigenous yeasts, precisely managed ageing in barrels and casks — a style inspired by Burgundy.
• A commitment to dry wines
  The estate produces exclusively “trocken” wines, prioritising structure, depth, and terroir clarity over aromatic opulence.

The result: wines of rare intensity — chiselled, textural, and built for long ageing.

Wine Style — Mineral Power, Tension & Deep Structure

Von Winning Rieslings are defined by:

• dense, tactile minerality;
• vibrant, precisely etched acidity;
• a complex aromatic palette of citrus, warm stone, smoke and herbs;
• a saline, textural mouthfeel typical of Forst and Deidesheim;
• exceptional ageing potential — often 20 years or more.

The estate also produces some of Germany’s most ambitious Sauvignon Blancs, but its core identity remains deeply anchored in dry Riesling.

Signature Wines

Forst Kirchenstück Riesling GG
Monumental dry Riesling. Breadth, explosive mineral intensity and profound depth. A benchmark for German dry whites.

Forst Pechstein Riesling GG
Volcanic verticality, dark mineral energy, saline finish. A wine for collectors.

Deidesheimer Kalkofen Riesling GG
Pure limestone clarity, crystalline tension and delicate elegance.

Other notable cuvées:
Ruppertsberger Ölberg • Deidesheimer Paradiesgarten • Riesling Trocken • Precision-driven Sauvignon Blanc.

A Reference Estate of the Pfalz

By combining historic legacy with exemplary viticulture and a sharply defined stylistic vision, Weingut von Winning stands among the leading forces of European dry Riesling today. Its GG wines rank among the most sought-after white wines in Germany, celebrated for their mineral intensity, purity and outstanding longevity.