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Awarded with four stars

"Where counts once resided and the Saxon court celebrated lavish parties, excellent wine is made today - and presented accordingly at the Wackerbarth adventure winery. The ensemble of baroque grounds, picturesque vineyards and modern manufactory is truly impressive. The same applies to the fine "Cool Climate" wines, which once again impressed us this year."

Awarded with three stars

"In addition to ripe acidity and beautiful fruit expression, the [2022] wines impress above all with moderate alcohol and a fine, racy texture. The Scheurebe is crisp and dry and shows all its class. In the vineyard [...] the Rieslings [...] are more elegant than powerful. However, the fine, salty minerality can be felt from the Wackerbarthberg to the premium wine from the Protze parcel in the Goldener Wagen. The 2021 vintage also played into the hands of the fruit-sweet wines, the acid-sweet balance is reminiscent of the Mosel. [...] A brilliant highlight is the ice wine, which has great ageing potential with the finest concentration and fresh acidity. The estate's sparkling wines are once again an absolute recommendation, and the 2019 Riesling Thonberg Brut Nature is further proof [...] [of] its expertise."

Awarded with three red grapes

"In 1836, cellar masters from France brought classic bottle fermentation to Radebeul, which is still practised at Schloss Wackerbarth today. Almost 200 years later, the Saxon State Winery has a modern wine and sparkling wine factory, an inn, a vineyard and a historic garden. It is the first adventure winery in Europe and, since 2023, the first winery in the wine-growing regions in eastern Germany to be awarded the FairChoice sustainability seal. The premium vineyards include the Goldener Wagen, Paradies and Wackerbarthberg."

Awarded with 2.5 stars

"[...] A straightforward Pinot Blanc and a fragrant, gripping Scheurebe were presented from 2022. [...] Our clear favourite is the Eiswein, which has candied fruit and lychee on the nose, is concentrated and dominant with plenty of substance; the two Spätlese wines have fine spice and plenty of grip. Among the dry 2021s, we like the Riesling Protze best, which shows a lot of flavour and aroma, is gripping and structured [...]."

"Anyone looking for an example of exemplary state investment will find it in Radebeul near Dresden in Saxony. [...] Schloss Wackerbarth is one of the must-visits on a tour through Saxony, also because an enormously varied program is offered here, from daily guided tours and vineyard walks to numerous events or private celebrations such as weddings - all managed by a well-coordinated, dedicated team. Europe's first adventure winery thus delights over 190,000 guests every year."
- VINUM, magazine for wine culture

The renowned wine and gourmet magazine Vinum ranks Schloss Wackerbarth among one of the most unique wineries in the world. Selected as "Unique Wineries of the World" are those that have been a model for wineries around the world for decades. Their know-how has been applied worldwide, and their constant curiosity and drive for innovation has produced great wines.

The logo - gold on a green background - gives the brand a distinctive identity with an exclusive touch. [...] overall very elegant and high-quality [...].

Awarded as "Winner" in the category "Excellent Communications Design. Brand Identity" for the new design appearance together with the agency Fuenfwerken.

Whether Riesling, Traminer, Burgundy varieties, Scheurebe, or Kerner, no other sparkling wine estate in Germany offers such a wide variety of sparkling wines at such a high level.

Awarded as "Best Sparkling Wine Producer in Germany"

Concours International de Lyon
2019 Riesling sparkling wine brut (gold medal)
2019 Thonberg Riesling Sekt brut nature (gold medal)

AWC Vienna
2019er Scheurebe sparkling wine dry (gold medal)
Hommage 1836 white extra dry (gold medal)

Mundus Vini
2020 Goldener Wagen Riesling Auslese (Gold Medal)
Hommage 1836 white extra dry (Gold Medal)

The Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships
2019 Riesling Sekt brut (silver medal)

DLG Federal Wine Awards
2021 Scheurebe (Gold Medal)

2022

Awarded as one of the "Unique Wineries of the World" by VINUM

2020

Awarded with the fourth star in the Falstaff Weinguide Germany

2019

Honored with the German Design Award

2018

Awarded at the "German Sparkling Wine Award" as "Best Sparkling Wine Producer in Germany"

2017

Awarded with the third grape in the Gault&Millau Weinguide Germany

2013

Award of the "2012 Scheurebe" at Mundus Vini as the best semi-dry white wine in Germany

2012

Awarded as "Most beautiful wine view of Saxony" by the German Wine Institute (DWI)

2011

"How wine became modern" - Schloss Wackerbarth at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

2010

Awarded as "Highlight of Wine Culture" by the German Wine Institute (DWI)

2007

Schloss Wackerbarth is one of the first winners of the architecture award "WINE + ARCHITECTURE"

2006

Award from Gault & Millau as Estate Manager of the Year for Sonja Schilg (Managing Director)

About "Wackerbarths Weiß & Heiß"

"The writer's self-experiment revealed a cinnamon, anise and orange-scented mulled wine that seems surprisingly full-bodied on the palate, with a slightly viscous, fruity sweetness enlivened by harmonious acidity. A mint component, also quite present, makes the taster think of a Müller-Thurgau as the base wine. And isn't there also a hint of Scheurebe spice? Anyway: sub-zero temperatures, you may come!"

Ulrich Sautter, Wine chief editor Germany, Falstaff