Collection: Kaiserstuhl

Kaiserstuhl is one of the nine districts in Baden in southwestern Germany, and this is where most of the wines in this collection come from. The name is tied to an extinct volcano, and it is precisely this origin that makes the area special. The volcanic soils leave their mark on the wines and give them a clear sense of place that you can taste your way through glass by glass.

Kaiserstuhl is Germany's warmest wine area, with a sunny and mild climate. The warmth really matters: Baden is the only German wine region that falls under the EU's wine zone B, with requirements for higher ripeness in the grapes, and the sun around Kaiserstuhl helps the wines reach the ripeness that the grapes here can achieve. This is part of the reason why wines from here often have more body than many associate with German wine.

Above all, Baden is Pinot country. The region leads Germany when it comes to both Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc, and the Pinot family covers 61 percent of the vineyard area. In Kaiserstuhl both the red and white Burgunder varieties thrive, and it is this family that truly shapes the area's expression. If you want to explore the red side more closely, you will find a broader selection under Pinot Noir.

We carry wines from Baden, and the selection from Kaiserstuhl gives you a focused insight into what a warm, volcanic area can do. It is a good place to start if you want to discover German wine from a slightly different angle than the cooler, northern style. Take your time to taste your way through and notice how climate and soil shape the expression in the glass.