Weingut Schloss Reinhartshausen

What Weingut Schloss Reinhartshausen does

Weingut Schloss Reinhartshausen is a family-owned German wine estate founded in 1337, making it one of the oldest continuously operating wineries in the world. It is based in Eltville-Erbach in the Rheingau wine region and is currently run by the Lergenmüller family, with Stefan and Jürgen Lergenmüller as Managing Directors and Laurenz Lergenmüller appointed Head Winemaker in 2024. The estate controls 24 hectares on Mariannenaue island plus additional plots in Erbach, Hattenheim, and Kiedrich, including a monopoly position on the Schlossberg single vineyard. It has been fully certified organic since 2021 and holds a treasury of more than 6,000 vintage bottles dating back to 1861.

The product portfolio spans three wine tiers — Schlosswein (estate), Inselwein (island), and Lagenwein (single-vineyard) — alongside sparkling wines, and since 2019, gin and brandies produced via single-batch copper distillation. The estate has released 473 wines and earned 48 awards since 2013. Distribution reaches 45 countries through a combination of export partnerships and a direct-to-consumer channel comprising e-commerce, an on-site Vinothek, and wine tourism built around the heritage cellar.

The legal entity is a GmbH & Co. KG (German private limited partnership). Revenue is not publicly disclosed and there is no indication of external funding. The business model blends wholesale export, DTC e-commerce, on-premise retail, and tourism — a diversified mix intended to capture margin across channels while leveraging heritage assets (estate age, monopoly vineyard, vintage library) that competitors cannot replicate.

Name

Weingut Schloss Reinhartshausen

Legal name

Weingut Schloss Reinhartshausen GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://schloss-reinhartshausen.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Weingut Schloss Reinhartshausen is a family-owned German wine estate founded in 1337, producing organic Rheingau wines, sparkling wines, gin, and brandies for distribution across 45 countries via wholesale, e-commerce, and wine tourism.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Wine Production

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

SIC

Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD), Wine Retail (Bottle Shops & Wine Merchants) (CRANABAB), Distilleries (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAG)

Keywords

• Rheingau Riesling wine
• Estate-grown wines
• Wine tourism experiences
• Spirit distillation
• Organic viticulture

Headquarters

HQ city

Eltville

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales: Direct sales of wines through own e-commerce shop and estate Vinothek. Products include Schlosswein (castle wines from classified vineyards), Inselwein (island wines from Mariannenaue), Lagenwein (single vineyard wines), sparkling wines, and specialty wines including natural/orange wines. Pricing ranges from entry-level wines around €10-18 to premium single vineyard wines up to €58.
2. Gin & Spirits Sales: Production and sale of Rheingau Dry Island Gin (Riesling-infused with wild herbs) and fruit brandies distilled on Mariannenaue. Brandies include Mirabelle, Williams-Christ pear, apple/pear cuvée, cherry, plum, wild plum, and others. Gin priced at €58/liter, brandies from €20-82/liter.
3. Wine Tourism Experiences: Island tours to Mariannenaue with ferry crossing, vineyard walks, organic viticulture education, wine tastings (4-5 selected wines), game sausage grilling, and brandy tasting. Base rate €1450 for up to 10 people, €120 per additional person. Optional historic cellar tour at €20/person.
4. Treasure Chamber / Vintage Wine Sales: Sales from the treasure chamber containing over 6,000 bottles of historic wines dating back to 1861. These rare and aged wines represent premium revenue opportunities for collectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Weingut Schloss Reinhartshausen is a historic Rheingau wine estate (founded 1337) that produces and sells estate-grown wines including Riesling, Pinot varieties, and Spätburgunder, alongside craft spirits (gin, brandies). The estate manages classified vineyards in Erbach, Hattenheim, and Kiedrich, plus the Mariannenaue island estate, and sells through direct e-commerce, on-site Vinothek, and an international distribution network spanning 45 countries. Wine tourism experiences (Inseltour, Schatzkammer tastings) round out the offering.

Product overview

Weingut Schloss Reinhartshausen is a historic Rheingau wine estate (founded 1337) operating as a family business that produces and sells wines across five categories: Schlossweine (estate wines from Erbach, Hattenheim, Kiedrich), Inselweine (experimental and historic varietals from Mariannenaue island), Lagenwein (premium single-vineyard wines from classified sites), Prickelndes (sparkling wines and secco), and Gin & Brände (spirits including Riesling-infused gin and fruit brandies). The winery also operates an e-commerce platform, offers island tours and wine experiences, and maintains a historic treasure chamber with over 6,000 vintage bottles dating to 1861. Since 2021, the estate is certified as an organic Bioweingut (organic winery).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Schlossweine (Castle Wines) Estate-grown Rheingau tier wines named for the historic castle estate, intended for individual wine consumers and on-trade partners.
• Inselweine (Island Wines) Wines produced from grapes grown on the Mariannenaue island estate in the Rhine, sold to individual wine consumers seeking a single-vineyard island provenance.
• Lagenweine (Single Vineyard Wines) Premium single-vineyard wines from classified Rheingau sites in Erbach, Hattenheim, and Kiedrich, including a Monopol-Lage (single-owner) vineyard, aimed at collectors and wine enthusiasts.
• Prickelndes (Sparkling Wines) Estate-grown sparkling wines (Sekt) produced from Rheingau vineyards, sold to individual consumers and on-trade partners.
• Spirits (Gin & Brandies) Estate-distilled gin and brandies produced via single-batch copper distillation, sold to individual consumers both on-site and via the online shop.
• Wine Tourism Experiences (Inseltour & Schatzkammer) Guided wine tourism experiences at the estate, including the Mariannenaue Inseltour (island tour) and Schatzkammer (treasure chamber) tastings of archived vintage wines, aimed at visitors to the Rheingau region.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45 countries reached with wine distribution
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• St. Peter's Monastery in Mainz (Historical)minorOthersHistorical vineyard ownership reference - the Siegelsberg site was mentioned as early as 1270 referring to a sealed contract of sale by which a former owner of Reinhartshausen Castle acquired the vineyard from St. Peter's Monastery in Mainz. This is a historical relationship, not an active partnership.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Monkey 47 Gin: Premium German craft gin distilled in the Black Forest with regionally sourced botanicals, sold internationally at premium price points. Directly comparable premium German craft spirits positioning for the Rheingau Dry Island Gin line.

Direct peers

• August Kesseler: Premium Rheingau estate (Assmannshausen) specializing in Pinot Noir and Riesling from classified sites with strong international fine wine distribution. Comparable premium single-vineyard portfolio and DTC e-commerce model.
• Weingut Dr. Loosen: Family-owned Mosel estate producing premium Riesling from classified steep-slope vineyards with strong US and international export focus. Comparable family operation, premium single-vineyard portfolio, and DTC e-commerce.
• Weingut Egon Müller: Iconic Scharzhofberger/Saar estate producing some of Germany's most collectible Rieslings from monopoly vineyards. Comparable heritage, monopoly-vineyard ownership, and ultra-premium collector positioning.
• Balthasar Ress: Rheingau estate (Hattenheim) producing classified-vineyard Riesling with own Vinothek, hotel/gastronomy operations, and international distribution. Comparable diversification across wine, hospitality, and DTC channels in the same region.
• Weingut Georg Breuer: Family-owned Rheingau estate (Rüdesheim and Rauenthal) producing dry Rieslings from classified sites with strong international DTC and restaurant distribution. Comparable scale, family ownership model, and premium Rheingau positioning.
• Weingut Robert Weil: Iconic Rheingau estate specializing in estate-bottled Riesling from classified single vineyards including Kiedricher Gräfenberg. Comparable premium positioning, single-vineyard focus, and international distribution to the fine wine trade.
• Schladerer: Traditional Black Forest distillery producing fruit brandies (Kirschwasser, Williams-Christ, Mirabelle) at premium price points with established international distribution. Directly comparable traditional German fruit brandy portfolio competing in the same SKU categories as Schloss Reinhartshausen's brandies.
• Schloss Vollrads: Historic Rheingau wine estate (founded ~1211) producing premium Riesling from classified vineyards with direct-to-consumer e-commerce and a Vinothek on site. Directly comparable heritage estate competing in the same regional and product category as Schloss Reinhartshausen.
• Weingut Dönnhoff: Family-owned Nahe estate producing highly regarded Riesling from classified single vineyards with international collector following. Comparable family-operated premium German wine estate with similar DTC and export model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/weingut_schloss

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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