About Prinz Salm
Weingut Prinz Salm is one of the oldest continuously family-run wine estates in the world, with documented vineyard ownership by the Salm-Salm family (originally Weierbach) dating back to around 1200 in Wallhausen, Nahe. Now in its 32nd generation under Felix Prinz zu Salm-Salm, who took over from his father Michael (VDP president 1990-2007) in 2017, the estate farms roughly 27 hectares split between the Nahe (Wallhausen) and neighboring Rheinhessen (Bingen am Rhein). A pioneer of organic viticulture in the Nahe since 1988 and certified by Naturland, alongside Fair'n Green sustainability certification, Prinz Salm is a VDP member producing predominantly Riesling alongside Spätburgunder, Weissburgunder, Grauburgunder, Scheurebe and Merlot. Its VDP.Grosse Lage sites Scharlachberg and Kirchberg in Bingen, together with the Nahe's Felseneck and Johannisberg vineyards, yield precise, terroir-driven wines on slate, quartzite and Taunus granite soils.
Who Is This For?
For those drawn to historical depth, organic integrity, and precise, age-worthy Rieslings from Grosse Lage sites like Scharlachberg and Kirchberg.
Wines of Prinz Salm
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How old is Weingut Prinz Salm?
- The Salm-Salm family's vineyard ownership in Wallhausen is documented back to around 1200, making it one of the oldest continuously family-run wine estates in the world, now led by the 32nd generation.
- Is Prinz Salm an organic winery?
- Yes. The estate pioneered organic viticulture in the Nahe starting in 1988 and is certified by Naturland, alongside Fair'n Green sustainability certification.
- What grape varieties does Prinz Salm grow?
- Riesling accounts for the majority of plantings, complemented by Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), Weissburgunder, Grauburgunder, Scheurebe and Merlot across vineyards in the Nahe and Rheinhessen.
- What are Prinz Salm's top vineyard sites?
- Its VDP.Grosse Lage (Grand Cru) sites are Scharlachberg and Kirchberg in Bingen am Rhein, with VDP.Erste Lage plots including Felseneck and Johannisberg in Wallhausen.
- Do Prinz Salm wines pair well with Japanese cuisine?
- Yes — their dry, mineral-driven Rieslings have the acidity and precision to pair beautifully with sushi, tempura, and delicate seafood dishes.