Wine and sparkling wine (Sekt) manufactory in Radebeul with an experiential winery, gastronomy and events – sparkling wine from traditional bottle fermentation since 1836.
Sächsisches Staatsweingut GmbH – Schloss Wackerbarth
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About Schloss Wackerbarth
The Sächsisches Staatsweingut Schloss Wackerbarth in Radebeul near Dresden operates as a wine and sparkling wine manufactory and is regarded as Europe's first experiential winery. The estate produces still wines and sparkling wines, cultivating the traditional bottle-fermentation method since 1836. Its grape variety range spans from Riesling to Blaufränkisch; the sparkling wine range is an important pillar of the business. In addition to wine production, the offering includes guided tours, vineyard hikes, an estate market, an inn, the Wine Summer with outdoor gastronomy, an online shop and caravan pitches. The experiential winery welcomes over 190,000 guests annually and provides a venue for corporate events, weddings, family celebrations and conferences. The location is Wackerbarthstraße 1 in 01445 Radebeul, Saxony.
- Site
- Radebeul
- Processes
- Experiential winery with guided tours and vineyard hikes, Gastronomy (inn, Wine Summer, outdoor dining), Events (corporate events, weddings, family celebrations, conferences), Online shop, Caravan pitches, Wine and sparkling wine production (traditional bottle fermentation)
- Materials
- Sparkling wine from traditional bottle fermentation, Riesling, Blaufränkisch, Scheurebe
- Certificates
- FairChoice label
- Industries
- Wine and sparkling wine production, Gastronomy, Tourism/Events
Wines, Sparkling Wines and Grape Varieties
Sparkling wine from traditional bottle fermentation
Sparkling wine tradition cultivated since 1836, today an important pillar of the business.
Riesling
Key grape variety, from vineyard sites such as Terrasse, Protze and Paradies, among others.
Blaufränkisch
Red wine variety from which the Thonberg Rosé is also produced.
Scheurebe
Barrel-aged; the finely spiced style was highlighted in the VINUM Wine Guide.
Locations
Radebeul
DEExperiential winery, wine and sparkling wine manufactory, estate market, inn, Wine Summer
- Materials
- Riesling, Blaufränkisch, Scheurebe and others
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Additional services
Quality and Awards
The wines and sparkling wines have been awarded in renowned wine guides such as Falstaff, VINUM and Henri's Weinguide; in 2025 the Hommage 1836 weiß extra trocken won the Meininger's German Sparkling Wine Award. In 2023 the estate became the first winery in eastern Germany to receive the FairChoice sustainability label.
| Evidence | Radebeul |
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| FairChoice label |
History
- 1836
Start of traditional bottle fermentation; experienced cellarmasters from Champagne came to Radebeul.
- 2020
German Design Award as Winner in the Excellent Communications Design – Brand Identity category.
- 2022
Selected as Unique Wineries of the World by the magazine VINUM.
- 2023
First winery in eastern Germany to receive the FairChoice sustainability label.
- 2025
Victory at Meininger's German Sparkling Wine Award (Hommage 1836 weiß extra trocken) and 1st place for Pet Nat at the Falstaff Sparkling Special.
- 2026
Vineyard site CUP of GOURMETWELTEN: the 2024 Goldener Wagen Riesling trocken awarded as Germany's best white single-vineyard wine.