Fürst Löwenstein
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400 years of noble winemaking on Franken's Kallmuth slope
About Fürst Löwenstein
Fürst Löwenstein is a historic noble wine estate in Kleinheubach, Lower Franconia, whose winemaking traditions trace back to 1611 under the Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg family. A VDP member since 1919, the estate is celebrated for its Homburger Kallmuth, a dramatic VDP.Grosse Lage steep slope on the Main river with roots in Roman-era viticulture. Silvaner is the estate's flagship variety, complemented by Riesling, Spätburgunder, and Sauvignon Blanc, alongside additional Rheingau vineyards in Hallgarten acquired in 1875. Under managing director Dr. Stephanie Prinzessin zu Löwenstein and cellar master Peter Arnold, the estate blends centuries of aristocratic heritage with precise, terroir-focused winemaking.
Who Is This For?
For lovers of terroir-driven German whites, aristocratic wine history, and the singular character of Franken's steep Kallmuth vineyard.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Fürst Löwenstein a VDP member?
- Yes — the estate has been a member of the VDP (Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter) since 1919, one of the longest-standing memberships in Franken.
- Where is the winery located?
- The estate is headquartered in Kleinheubach, Lower Franconia (Bavaria), with additional vineyards in Hallgarten in the Rheingau.
- What is the estate's signature vineyard?
- The Homburger Kallmuth, a VDP.Grosse Lage steep slope on the Main river with a winemaking history tracing back to Roman times.
- What grape varieties define the estate?
- Silvaner is the flagship variety, alongside Riesling, Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), and a pioneering planting of Sauvignon Blanc.
- How long has the family made wine here?
- The Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg family's winemaking history dates back to 1611, making it one of Germany's oldest noble wine estates.