Markgraf von Baden

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The "Markgraf von Baden" winery has its headquarters in the municipality of Salem (Lake Constance area) in the German wine-growing region of . The dynasty of the House of Baden gave its name to the growing region. The family played a major role in shaping Baden's wine culture. Margrave Christoph I of Baden (1453-1527) was responsible for the first wine law in Baden in 1494. Grand Duke Carl Friedrich of Baden (1728-1811) is considered the creator of Baden's quality viticulture. In 1782, he had 3,700 Riesling vines planted in Klingelberg (Durbach) for the first time. The variety proved to be excellent and was subsequently planted in many Baden communities under the name , which is still in use today. The first plantings of Gewürztraminer and Clevner (Traminer) can also be traced back to the innovative Grand Duke. In 1925, the Margrave was the first winery in Germany to plant Müller-Thurgau. The Margrave had also abolished serfdom in Baden, introduced compulsory education and rendered outstanding services to research in viticulture and the training of young winegrowers.

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