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Stein (single vineyard Germany)

Popular name for single vineyard sites in German-speaking countries, especially in Germany. The name probably refers to a stony vineyard soil.

Würzburg (Maindreieck area) in Franconia

This single vineyard is certainly the most famous and best-known vineyard called Stein. Wines from the legendary "Würzburger Stein" have been known for many centuries under the name "Steinwein". Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) loved this wine. In this regard, he wrote to his wife Christiane: "No other wine will taste good to me and I am annoyed when I am deprived of my favourite drink". However, he did not mention any grape variety, so it could have been a Silvaner or a Riesling, but theoretically also another variety.

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