"The wine reveals what the soil has to offer," says Thom Wachter. And anyone who tastes his fine wines will understand what the experienced winemaker really means. In his wine cellar at the foot of the Eisenberg, you can taste a special terroir for great wines, because nowhere else can you find different slate soils in combination with a thin layer of clay. "This is why his Blaufränkisch wines are so special and unique in taste," says Falstaff, convinced of the quality of his wines. Thom Wachter recognized early on how to give his wines bite and character: "Single Vineyard Wines" are "Königsberg", "Fasching", "Szapary", "Saybritz", "Alter Garten" (according to the vineyard register, the vineyard was planted in 1936 and is therefore the oldest on the Eisenberg). The true ageing potential of these wines lies in the vines, which are deeply rooted in the soil.
Traditional vinification and the renunciation of yeasts, traditional fermentation in open vats and ageing in large wooden barrels emphasise the elegance of the wines with fruit and spiciness. First-class wine can only be produced when you can feel the soil and perceive nature as an important collaborator in viticulture. This connection between soil, nature and man is also illustrated by the distinctive work shoe of the grandfather on the label.
Fittingly, Thom's motto is: "My wines from the Eisenberg leave their mark!" And they don't just leave their mark on the palate - the gluggable, easy-drinking wines full of elegance and fruitiness are truly memorable.
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