Weingut Gebrüder Bertram
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A 1904-founded, fourth-generation family estate crafting elegant Spätburgunder and Frühburgunder from the steep slate slopes of Dernau — and rebuilding resiliently after the 2021 Ahr flood.
About Weingut Gebrüder Bertram
Weingut Gebrüder Bertram is a family-run estate in Dernau, in the heart of the Ahr valley, founded in 1904 and run since 2005 by brothers Christian and Markus Bertram as the fourth generation. The winery farms roughly 5 hectares on the steep and very steep slate slopes along the Ahr between Heimersheim and Dernau, focusing on the region's signature red varieties Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) and Frühburgunder, alongside small amounts of Riesling and Weißburgunder. Red wines are matured largely in traditional 1,000-litre Fuder oak casks as well as newer 300-litre barriques for 9 to 24 months, while white and rosé wines are made in stainless steel. The estate practices careful, sustainable vineyard management, applying plant protection and fertilizer only as much as necessary, with grapes hand-harvested and hand-sorted. The devastating July 2021 Ahr flood struck Dernau hard, but the winery's wine stock was spared major loss as the barrels had just been filled the week before; since April 2022 the brothers have continued serving customers from a provisional sales container while rebuilding.
Who Is This For?
For those who want an authentic, family-run taste of Ahr Pinot Noir tradition — elegant, terroir-driven red wines from steep slate vineyards, made by winemakers who rebuilt after disaster and kept the estate's century-old craft alive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Weingut Gebrüder Bertram located, and who runs it?
- The estate is in Dernau, in the heart of the Ahr valley (Hauptstraße 3, 53507 Dernau). It was founded in 1904 and has been run since 2005 by brothers Christian and Markus Bertram as the fourth generation of the family.
- What grape varieties do they grow?
- Around 5 hectares of steep and very steep slate vineyards along the Ahr are planted mainly to Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) and Frühburgunder, with smaller amounts of Riesling and Weißburgunder.
- How are the wines made?
- Red wines are aged largely in traditional 1,000-litre Fuder oak casks alongside newer 300-litre barriques, typically for 9 to 24 months before bottling, while white and rosé wines are vinified in stainless steel.
- How did the winery cope with the 2021 Ahr flood?
- The July 2021 flood devastated Dernau, but Weingut Gebrüder Bertram had a stroke of luck: aside from a couple of leaking barrels, its wine stock survived because the casks had just been filled the week before. Since April 2022 the brothers have sold and poured wine from a provisional sales container while rebuilding continues.
- Can visitors taste and buy wine on site?
- Yes. The estate is open to visitors Friday through Sunday (and holidays), typically 10:00–12:00 and 13:00–18:00, with tastings and cellar visits also available by prior appointment.