About Rudolf May
A family-run VDP estate in Retzstadt, Franken, led by Rudolf May with son Benedikt as winemaker. Farming roughly 17 hectares organically (Naturland-certified) on Muschelkalk (shell-limestone) soils, the estate focuses almost exclusively on Silvaner (about 78%) and Spätburgunder. A VDP member since 2014, it holds the VDP.Große Lage Himmelspfad in Retzstadt, and its wines have earned strong acclaim, including Eichelmann's Winery of the Year for its white wine collection and 4.5 stars in the Vinum Weinguide 2026.
Who Is This For?
For drinkers who love precise, mineral-driven dry Silvaner and elegant German Pinot Noir from a small, terroir-focused VDP estate.
Wines of Rudolf May
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Weingut Rudolf May known for?
- It is one of Franken's leading Silvaner producers, farming Muschelkalk (shell-limestone) vineyards around Retzstadt with a near-exclusive focus on Silvaner and Spätburgunder.
- Is Rudolf May a VDP member?
- Yes, the estate has been a member of the VDP (Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter) since 2014 and owns the VDP.Große Lage Himmelspfad in Retzstadt.
- Who runs the estate today?
- It is a family operation led by Rudolf and Petra May, with son Benedikt May serving as winemaker.
- Is the estate farmed organically?
- Yes, the roughly 17-hectare vineyard is farmed organically and is Naturland-certified.
- How is Rudolf May rated?
- The estate received 4.5 stars in the Vinum Weinguide Deutschland 2026 and has been named Eichelmann's Winery of the Year for its white wine collection.