Rebbau Spiez Genossenschaft produces alpine character wines from steep vineyard sites on Lake Thun, vinified in Spiez Castle.

Alpine Weinkultur Genossenschaft

Spiez (CH) · Spiezer steep-slope vineyardNew on Amplifa

1942Conversion of the association into a cooperative

10Full-time and part-time positions

Spiez, Schloss SpiezWine cellar and vineyard

CHLegal form: cooperative

About the Rebbau Spiez Genossenschaft

The Alpine Weinkultur Genossenschaft (Rebbau Spiez Genossenschaft) cultivates vineyards on the steep slopes above Lake Thun and produces alpine character wines. The wine cellar is located within the walls of Spiez Castle, whose oldest parts date back to the 10th century. Climate-adapted grape varieties are grown; the work in the vineyard follows ecological principles: buffer areas, promotion of biodiversity, avoidance of insecticides and herbicides, and – wherever possible – work according to BIO (organic) guidelines. In the cellar, the cooperative relies on spontaneous fermentation, minimal intervention and the avoidance of unnecessary filtration. The portfolio includes lake, mountain and summit wines as well as non-alcoholic beverages and spirits. The team consists of ten full-time and part-time positions and has been led by Ursula Irion since 2013. Tastings, an adventure trail, sponsorships and the rental of a vineyard house are also offered.

Site: Spiez
Processes: Tasting, Adventure trail, Sponsorship, Vineyard house rental, Cooperative membership, Spontaneous fermentation / near-natural vinification, Avoidance of unnecessary filtration
Materials: Lake Wines, Mountain Wines, Summit Wines
Certificates: BIO guidelines (no certification mentioned, 'wherever possible according to BIO, BIO (organic) guidelines (working according to them wherever possible)
Founded: 1942 (asso
Employees: 10 (full-time and
Industries: Viticulture, Wine trade, Spirits, Non-alcoholic beverages

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Viticulture on steep slopes
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Grape harvest
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Vinification in Spiez Castle
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Spontaneous fermentation / near-natural vinification
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Avoidance of unnecessary filtration
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Bottling and sales

Wine lines and vinification

See-Weine

Lake Wines

Wines with fruit, freshness and raciness from the lake landscape of Lake Thun.

Berg-Weine

Mountain Wines

Wines with structure, finesse and elegance from the steep slopes.

Gipfel-Weine

Summit Wines

Rarities from climate-adapted, new grape varieties.

Locations

Spiez

Wine cellar in Spiez Castle and vineyard

Materials: Lake, mountain and summit wines

Products

**Spiezer Wine**Bottled wine · Viticulture

**Non-alcoholic beverages**Beverages · Beverage trade

Inside the production

Vineyard on the steep slopes above Lake Thun

Industries

ViticultureWine tradeSpiritsNon-alcoholic beverages

Additional services

TastingAdventure trailSponsorshipVineyard house rentalCooperative membershipSpontaneous fermentation / near-natural vinificationAvoidance of unnecessary filtration

Sustainability and quality

The wine-growing operation works according to the principle of sustainability in all production steps and, wherever possible, according to BIO (organic) guidelines; insecticides and herbicides are dispensed with.

Evidence	Spiez
BIO (organic) guidelines (working according to them wherever possible)

History

10. Jahrhund
The oldest parts of Spiez Castle are built; the wine tradition on Lake Thun goes back that far.
Anfang 20.
Enthusiasts revive the temporarily abandoned wine tradition and found an association.
1942
The association is converted into the Rebbau Spiez Genossenschaft.
2013
Ursula Irion takes over the management of the cooperative.