Domaine Schoenheitz

Highlights:

• History as a passion and a Passion for history!
• Historical Roots: The Schoenheitz family emigrated from Austria to Wihr-au-Val after the Thirty Years' War in 1648, with records showing an ancestor served as mayor before the French Revolution.
• Sustainable Practices: The estate employs certified sustainable viticulture, focusing on minimizing environmental impact, preserving soil balance, and harvesting by hand with strict vine selection.
• Revival of Vineyards: After devastation during World War II, Henri Schoenheitz Sr.revived the vineyards in the 1970s, replanting the steep hillsides of Munster Valley.
• Terroir and Varietals: The estate spans 14-17 hectares with granite slopes and produces a variety of wines, including Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Blanc.
• Wine Tourism: Domaine Schoenheitz offers diverse wine tourism experiences such as guided vineyard tours, tastings, food pairings, and seasonal events like Christmas activities.

Winery Description:

The Schoenheitz family, originally from Austria, established their roots in Wihr-au-Val, Alsace, following the Thirty Years' War in 1648. This distinguished family has a rich history, with records showing an ancestor serving as the village mayor before the French Revolution. Today, the family continues its legacy by producing a full range of Alsatian wines using sustainable viticulture practices certified under the High Environmental Value (HVE) label. Their methods emphasize environmental care, including reducing pollution, maintaining soil balance, planting natural grass between vine rows, and hand-harvesting with meticulous selection. For over 20 years, the Schoenheitz estate has also been a hub for wine tourism, offering a variety of experiences for wine enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy guided vineyard tours, tastings, food and wine pairings, and seasonal events such as Christmas festivities and gourmet aperitifs.

Wine types: Red, White, Sparkling, Dessert, Orange

Grape Varieties: Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Muscat, Auxerrois, Sylvaner

Winery Capacity: 6

Facilities: Walking Trails, Vineyards, Tasting Room, Wine Shop, Romantic Spot, Wine Cellar, Free Parking, Free WiFi