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Klaus Vorgrimmler
Klaus and Maj Britt Vorgrimmler cultivate 3.2 hectares on the sun-drenched southern tip of the Tuniberg near Freiburg. The Klaus Vorgrimmler Winery has been certified organic since 1985 and biodynamic according to Demeter guidelines since 2006. The fertile loess soils produce 65 per cent Pinot Noir, supplemented by Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. The winegrowing couple follow the phases of the moon according to Maria Thun and strengthen their soils with alfalfa, buckwheat and various types of clover. The grapes are harvested by hand and fermented with wild yeasts from their own vineyards. As a demonstration farm of the Federal Ministry, they show how biodynamic agriculture enriches both wine and the environment.
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Biodynamics according to the phases of the moon
Klaus and Maj Britt Vorgrimmler organise their entire vineyard work according to the biodynamic calendar from Maria Thun. They have been Demeter-certified since 2006, making them one of the pioneers of the biodynamic movement in Baden. Instead of using synthetic fertilisers, they rely on soil-strengthening plants such as alfalfa, buckwheat and various types of clover that grow between the rows of vines. This green manure supplies the fertile loess soil with nutrients and promotes soil life. Your Pinot Noir benefit from this intensive soil work and develop a remarkable minerality. The Pinot Noir "Dachs" 2022 is an example of how biodynamic work reinforces the terroir character.
Hand-picked and wild yeasts on the Tuniberg
The exposed location on the Southern tip of the Tuniberg provides the Vorgrimmlers with optimal conditions for their Burgundy varieties. The warming loess soil stores the sun's heat and gives the wines their characteristic strength and finesse. All grapes are harvested by hand and processed gently. For the red wines, Klaus Vorgrimmler practises the Open mash fermentation, while the natural yeast flora from his own vineyards takes care of the fermentation. He shares this traditional method with other top winemakers in the region such as Franz Keller, which also relies on the power of wild yeasts. The elegant Nemochet 2023 from Chardonnay shows how this natural fermentation emphasises the characteristics of the grape variety.
Demonstration farm for ecological diversity
As Demonstration farm of the Federal Ministry for Consumer Protection, Food and Agriculture, the winery opens its doors to interested parties. Klaus and Maj Britt Vorgrimmler also offer vineyard tours in English and explain their methods of organic farming. The winegrowing couple are particularly keen to promote insect diversity - insects buzz and hum between the rows of vines all year round. This Living biodiversity is also reflected in their wines. The fresh Rosé from Pinot Noir 2023 epitomises this liveliness with its fruity elegance and mineral structure. With just 3.2 hectares of vineyards, the Vorgrimmlers impressively prove that quality comes before quantity.