Weingut von Othegraven
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| Location | Kanzem, Germany |
| Appellation | Kanzemer Altenberg |
| Formerly | J. Weissebach Erben |
| Founded | 16th century |
| First vintage | wine press house documented for 1604 |
| Parent company | Günther Jauch, proprietor |
| Known for | Altenberg GG |
| Varietal | Riesling |
| Other products | sparkling wine |
| Distribution | international |
| Tasting | by appointment |
| Website | www.von-othegraven.de |
Weingut von Othegraven is a wine-growing estate in the Mosel wine region with a wine-growing history of the site from the 2nd–4th century and a documented tradition of more than 600 years. It is located on the lower banks of the Saar River a tributary of the Moselle River, opposite to the village of Kanzem.
Von Othegraven's production includes wine from vineyards classified as Erste Lage ("Grand Cru"). It is co-founder and member of the Grosser Ring Mosel-Saar-Ruwer in 1908 and the Association of German Prädikat Wine Estates in 1910.
The manor house, its English garden and the vineyard Kanzemer Altenberg constitute a listed cultural heritage site. The manor house was heavily damaged by US troops at the end of World War II, but restored and enlarged in 1954–1956.
Von Othegraven is family-owned in the seventh generation. It has been purchased in 1805 by Emmerich Grach (1753–1826) from Reichsgraf (earl) Philipp von der Leyen-Hohengeroldseck. Today’s owner is Emmerich Grach's descendant Günther Jauch.
The acreage is approximately 12.5 hectares (31 acres). The slopes are Kanzem Altenberg, Wiltingen Kupp, Ockfen Bockstein. The grape variety is 100% Riesling. The soil consists of weathered slate, quartzite, iron and greywacke. Von Othegraven stands for: only Riesling and only from the steepest of slopes. The slope of the Kanzemer Altenberg is beyond 200 percent. It is one of the longest steep slopes worldwide.
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