About St. Antony
St. Antony is a historic VDP estate in Nierstein, Rheinhessen, founded in 1918 with its first vintage in 1920. The winery farms around 40 hectares, much of it on the legendary Roter Hang (Red Slope), a steep red slate and Rotliegend outcrop overlooking the Rhine, and has been certified biodynamic (Demeter) since 2018 alongside organic certification. Its portfolio is anchored by Riesling from VDP.GROSSE LAGE sites including Pettenthal, Hipping, Ölberg, Orbel and the sole-owned Zehnmorgen, complemented by Pinot Noir, Blaufränkisch and Pinot Blanc. Under winemaker and managing partner Dirk Würtz, St. Antony crafts powerful, mineral-driven, bone-dry wines that rank among Rheinhessen's most celebrated expressions of terroir.
Who Is This For?
For Riesling lovers seeking powerful, mineral, terroir-driven dry wines from Germany's iconic Roter Hang, and biodynamic wine enthusiasts.
Wines of St. Antony
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is St. Antony located and what makes its vineyards special?
- St. Antony is based in Nierstein, Rheinhessen, and farms much of its holdings on the Roter Hang (Red Slope), a steep red slate and Rotliegend outcrop along the Rhine considered one of Germany's greatest Riesling terroirs.
- Is St. Antony a VDP member?
- Yes, St. Antony has been a member of the VDP (Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter) since 1990, and its top sites carry the VDP.GROSSE LAGE classification.
- Does St. Antony farm organically or biodynamically?
- The estate is certified organic and has farmed biodynamically to Demeter standards since 2018.
- Who leads winemaking at St. Antony?
- Dirk Würtz, managing partner and cellar master, has shaped the estate's style since taking the helm, working alongside the owning Meyer family.
- What food pairs well with St. Antony's Riesling?
- Their dry, mineral Rieslings pair beautifully with sushi, sashimi, and other delicate seafood dishes, as well as classic Rheinhessen fare.