Ammersee wine: Uli Ernst and the Renaissance of the Bavarian wine

Ammersee wine: Uli Ernst and the Renaissance of the Bavarian wine

A remarkable trend in wine growing develops in Bavaria, especially in the Ammersee region. The “Baierwein-Gesellschaft”, which consists of 91 active winegrowers, has set itself the goal of promoting the traditional viticulture culture and interesting grape varieties such as the Sauvignac, which is now causing a sensation.

event in Dießen/Riederau

The recently held general meeting took place in the "Kramerhof" in Dießen-Riederau, where well-known personalities of the winegrowing association came together. Among those present were Professor Dr. Andreas Otto Weber, President of the "Society for the History of Wine", which emphasized the historical role of wine in the region, and Norbert Krieger, who supported and planned the efforts to revive viticulture in Landshut to inspire young people for viticulture.

renaissance of the Baierwein

Wolfgang Rü evil, the chairman of the Baierwein-Gesellschaft, emphasized that Bavaria was known for its wines and not only for beer in the past. This development led through various historical events, including the Thirty Years' War and Climatic changes, to the creeping decrease in viticulture in Old Bavaria. A small group of enthusiasts started actively with the revival of viticulture in 2018 to revive the long tradition and make the Baierwein known.

ÖNological exchange of experiences

An important part of the meeting was the exchange of experiences among the winegrowers. Uli Ernst, who is known for his vineyards, led the guests through his vines through his vines in Utting am Ammersee, where he runs his organic farming alongside wine cultivation. The event also included a tasting in which the participants could enjoy the regional wines, while they were taught by Ernst about the challenges and successes of the viticulture.

important legal aspects

A central topic of the meeting was also the wine law, illuminated by a lecture by Dr. Matthias Mend. As head of the institute for viticulture and oenology at the Bavarian State Institute for Wine and Horticulture, he explained the complex name right in connection with the desired "protected geographical statement of Baierwein". Such a procedure offers the wines from old Bavaria an official status and promotes quality assurance in the region.

A look at the history of viticulture

The history of viticulture in Bavaria is remarkable. The first evidence already comes from the Roman period, and the southern slopes of the Ammersee were already equipped with vines 2,000 years ago. This historical context gives the current efforts around the Baierwein a deeper meaning and indicates the cultural heritage of the region.

Overall, the meeting shows how awareness of local wine production grows and how the Baierwein-Gesellschaft is actively working to revitalize the wine culture in Bavaria to ensure a promising future for viticulture in old Bavaria.