About Markus Schneider
Weingut Markus Schneider is a trailblazing estate in Ellerstadt, Pfalz, founded by Markus Schneider (b. 1975) in 1994 after training at Weingut Dr. Bürklin-Wolf. Breaking with traditional Prädikat classifications and vineyard-name labeling, Schneider built a distinctive brand around bold red cuvées such as Black Print and Ursprung, alongside whites like Kaitui. The estate now farms around 92 hectares split between red and white varieties, producing roughly 800,000 bottles a year, and has earned recognition including Der Feinschmecker's Newcomer of the Year (2003), Gault Millau's Discovery of the Year (2006), and consistent high ratings in the Eichelmann and Gault Millau guides since.
Who Is This For?
For drinkers who want powerful, contemporary German reds and whites that break from tradition and pair well with hearty international and Japanese dishes.
Wines of Markus Schneider
No cuvées registered yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Markus Schneider's most famous wine?
- Black Print, a bold red blend of St. Laurent, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, is the estate's flagship and best-known cuvée.
- Where is the winery located?
- The winery is based in Ellerstadt in the Pfalz (Palatinate) region of Germany, where it farms around 92 hectares.
- Is Markus Schneider a traditional German producer?
- No. He deliberately breaks with classic Prädikat classifications and vineyard-name labeling, giving his wines distinctive names and bold, modern labels instead.
- Are these wines only made in the Pfalz?
- The core estate and identity are firmly in Ellerstadt, Pfalz, though Markus Schneider also produces a small amount of Riesling from a separate Mosel vineyard.