Fritz Waßmer
Estate Overview & Philosophy
Fritz Waßmer is a Baden estate founded in 1998 in Bad Krozingen-Schlatt, built around Pinot Noir and the wider Burgundy family rather than Riesling.
The estate cultivates vineyards across the Breisgau, Kaiserstuhl and Markgräflerland. Its portfolio is led by Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Auxerrois and Frühburgunder.
Fritz Waßmer at a glance
| Base | Bad Krozingen-Schlatt, Baden |
|---|---|
| Founder | Fritz Waßmer |
| Established | 1998 |
| Main focus | Pinot Noir and Burgundy varieties |
| Vineyard areas | Breisgau, Kaiserstuhl and Markgräflerland |
| VDP membership | Not a current member |
Estate identity and history
Fritz Waßmer founded the estate in 1998, drawing on a family background in farming and viticulture. Burgundy — above all Pinot Noir — sits at the heart of the estate’s philosophy.
White Burgundy varieties receive equal seriousness of attention, not an afterthought role.
Note the correct spelling: Fritz Waßmer, not the simplified “Fritz Wassmer” sometimes seen elsewhere, and the estate is not based in Baden-Baden. The winery sits at Lazariterstraße 2 in Bad Krozingen.
Vineyards, grapes and regional context
Key sites include Sommerhalde in Bombach, Roter Berg in Kenzingen, Kaiserberg in Herbolzheim, and Schlossberg parcels in Staufen and Achkarren.
These Einzellagen span several distinct Baden districts. “Baden” alone is a regional umbrella, not a meaningful site description.
Pinot Noir leads the range, followed by Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Auxerrois and Frühburgunder, with Sauvignon Blanc and several red varieties rounding out the offering. Riesling is not positioned as a core variety here.
Soil and site descriptions explain growing conditions — they do not guarantee a fixed flavor outcome. Vintage, crop level, harvest timing, fermentation vessel and bottle age all interact with origin.
Compare the same grape and style side by side before crediting any sensory difference to geology alone.
How to buy and compare
Start with a Pinot Noir or Chardonnay at estate level before moving to a named Einzellage bottling. Anyone specifically seeking Riesling should confirm current availability directly rather than assume a directory category defines the whole producer.
- Check the grape first. This estate is not a Riesling specialist.
- Match style and origin. Compare Trocken with Trocken, and hold the vintage constant where possible.
- Read the current technical sheet. Alcohol, residual sugar, vessel and release data change from wine to wine.
- Verify mature-bottle provenance. Storage history and seller reputation matter more than a generic aging promise.
Classification and visit planning
This estate is not a current VDP member. Use its own range and Germany’s legal origin terms rather than assigning VDP tiers such as Grosses Gewächs.
The official site publishes current shop and tasting information for Lazariterstraße 2 in Bad Krozingen.
Sources
- Official estate history
- Official estate and contact page
- Official vineyard-wine overview
- VDP: current grower directory
Profile checked against the linked primary sources in August 2026. Estate details can change.
Frequently asked questions
What is Fritz Waßmer known for?
Baden Pinot Noir and Chardonnay shaped by Burgundian tradition, with vineyards spread across three Baden districts.
Is Fritz Waßmer a VDP member?
No. The current VDP directory does not list Fritz Waßmer. That reflects membership status, not a quality judgment.
Is Fritz Waßmer mainly a Riesling producer?
No. The estate identifies Pinot Noir and other Burgundy varieties as its central focus, not Riesling.
Can you visit Fritz Waßmer?
Check the linked official site for current opening hours, reservation requirements, tour formats and seasonal closures before traveling.
Wines from Fritz Waßmer in our catalog
We have not yet catalogued a verified bottle from this estate.