Weingut Wittmann
Estate Overview & Philosophy
Weingut Wittmann farms 30 hectares in Westhofen, Rheinhessen, where Philipp Wittmann crafts dry Riesling from limestone-rich Grosse Lage sites under full organic and biodynamic certification.
The current VDP profile reports a 75% Riesling, 25% Pinot planting split, with Philipp Wittmann and Georg Rieser sharing cellar duties. Earlier records misplaced the estate in Mainz and offered little beyond a name.
Weingut Wittmann at a glance
| Base | Westhofen, Rheinhessen |
|---|---|
| Owner | Philipp Wittmann |
| Cellarmasters | Philipp Wittmann and Georg Rieser |
| VDP area | 30 ha |
| Grape mix | 75% Riesling, 25% Pinot varieties |
| Certifications | EU organic, respekt-BIODYN and La Renaissance des Appellations |
| VDP membership | Since 1999 |
Why this estate matters
Wittmann sets the benchmark for Westhofen’s limestone terroir and offers a natural comparison point against neighboring Keller.
Hold village and vintage constant, then swap producer. What surfaces is how farming discipline, picking decisions and cellar technique interact with a shared origin.
Current VDP data names specific certifications rather than gesturing at a vague “natural” label. It also, finally, places the estate correctly in Westhofen.
Vineyards and origin
Kirchspiel, Morstein, Brunnenhäuschen and Aulerde form Westhofen’s core Grosse Lage sites. The current directory also lists Gundersheimer Höllenbrand, along with classified village and Erste Lage origins across Westhofen, Gundersheim and Nierstein.
A vineyard name marks an origin — not a guaranteed aroma profile or score. Geology, aspect and elevation shape how a vine grows.
Vintage, harvest timing, fermentation choices, élevage and bottle age all shape what ends up in the glass. Compare sites within the same vintage and style before crediting a difference to soil alone.
Wine range and farming
Dry Riesling anchors the range, including benchmark Grosses Gewächs bottlings like the Wittmann Morstein Grosses Gewächs and Wittmann Westhofen Kirchspiel Grosses Gewächs, with Pinot varieties and Sekt rounding out production. “Westhofen” on a label can indicate either a village wine or a site-specific context — read the full label before assigning a tier.
EU organic, respekt-BIODYN and La Renaissance des Appellations are the estate’s documented certifications. None of them guarantee spontaneous fermentation, zero sulfur additions or a uniform texture across every bottle.
How to buy and compare
Start with estate Riesling or the Westhofen village wine. From there, compare Kirchspiel, Morstein or Brunnenhäuschen within a single vintage.
A producer comparison against Keller works best when site and vintage line up exactly.
- Start with style. Match Trocken/GG, Feinherb or a Prädikat designation before comparing two origins.
- Read the whole label. Producer, vintage, village or vineyard, sweetness cue and AP number identify a wine more reliably than any shelf tag.
- Use current technical data. Alcohol, residual sugar, vessel and release date shift from bottling to bottling and vintage to vintage.
- For mature wine, verify provenance. Storage history, fill level, closure integrity and seller reputation outweigh any generic regional aging chart.
Classification and label context
The VDP hierarchy runs from Gutswein through Ortswein and Erste Lage to Grosse Lage. Grosse Lage classifies a site; Grosses Gewächs — GG — denotes the dry wine made from it.
Fruit-sweet wines from Grosse Lage vineyards carry Prädikat terms instead — Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese. See our Grosse Lage vs GG guide for the full breakdown.
Visiting and current details
The VDP lists the estate at Mainzer Straße 19 in Westhofen and publishes current appointment information. Confirm hours, reservation policy and availability directly with the estate before traveling.
Reviewed Estate Bottlings & Tasting Archive
Explore detailed tasting reviews, vintage evaluations, and vineyard profiles for benchmark bottlings from this estate:
- 2022 Weingut Oswald Riesling Trocken
- 2023 Weingut Wittmann 100 Hügel Riesling trocken BIO
- 2022 Weingut Wittmann Westhofen Kirchspiel Riesling Trocken Grosses Gewächs BIO
- 2023 Weingut Wittmann Riesling Trocken BIO
- 2022 Weingut Wittmann Westhofener Riesling Aus Ersten Lagen BIO
- 2022 Weingut Wittmann Niersteiner Riesling Aus Ersten Lagen BIO
- 2022 Weingut Wittmann Gundersheimer Riesling Aus Ersten Lagen BIO
- 2022 Weingut Wittmann Brunnenhäuschen Riesling Trocken Grosses Gewachs BIO
- 2022 Weingut Wittmann Westhofen Aulerde Riesling Trocken Grosses Gewächs BIO
- 2021 Weingut Wittmann Kirchspiel Riesling Trocken Grosses Gewachs BIO
- 2021 Weingut Wittmann Aulerde Riesling Trocken Grosses Gewachs BIO
- 2021 Weingut Wittmann Gundersheimer Riesling Aus Ersten Lagen BIO
- 2021 Weingut Wittmann Niersteiner Riesling Aus Ersten Lagen BIO
- 2019 Weingut Schätzel Ölberg Riesling Grosses Gewächs
Sources
Profile checked against the linked primary sources in August 2026. Estate details can change.
Frequently asked questions
What is Weingut Wittmann known for?
u003cpu003eBiodynamically certified dry Westhofen Riesling from Kirchspiel, Morstein, Brunnenhäuschen and Aulerde.u003c/pu003e
Is Weingut Wittmann a VDP member?
u003cpu003eYes. The current VDP grower directory lists Weingut Wittmann. The VDP is a private growers’ association; its classification is not identical to German wine law.u003c/pu003e
Which vineyards are associated with Weingut Wittmann?
u003cpu003eKirchspiel, Morstein, Brunnenhäuschen, Aulerde and Höllenbrand are current Grosse Lage origins.u003c/pu003e
Can you visit Weingut Wittmann?
u003cpu003ePolicies, opening hours and tasting formats change. Check the linked official website immediately before travel and reserve where requested.u003c/pu003e
