Moritz Haidle, Weingut Karl Haidle, in Stetten, Württemberg "is a dedicated organic farmer, and a passionate devotee of hip-hop culture. A talented graffiti artist, Moritz is no doubt a radical figure in the Swabian wine scene, uprooting the traditional image of the staid German winzer. His vibrant character and commitment to terroir translates in the pure, focused wines that are emerging from this deep, natural cellar" (Schatzi-Wines).
We started the visit with an extensive vineyard walk. This was followed by a tour of the wine cellar and a tasting of the Weingut Karl Haidle wines. Moritz Haidle was our host.
We have met and I have tasted Moritz' wines at various occasions. The last time we met was at Weingut Markus Molitor by accident. He was visiting Weingut Markus Molitor and I was visiting Weingut Markus Molitor, he with Armin Diel and a group of wine enthusiasts and I with Annette Schiller on the 2017 Germany North Tour by ombiasy WineTours.
Weingut Karl Haidle - Schatzi-Wines
The wines of Weingut Karl Haidle are brought to the USA by Schatzi-Wines, along with Leitz, Dreissigacker, Dr. Heger and others. See:
Schatzi-Wines: Founded in 1949 by retired, world-class Gymnast Karl Haidle and now onto its third generation, Weingut Haidle has long been a pioneer and leader in fine-wine production in Württemburg.
Today, the young and energetic Moritz Haidle is in charge of the estate. He is a dedicated organic farmer, and a passionate devotee of hip-hop culture. A talented graffiti artist, Moritz is no doubt a radical figure in the Swabian wine scene, uprooting the traditional image of the staid German winzer. His vibrant character and commitment to terroir translates in the pure, focused wines that are emerging from this deep, natural cellar. Specializing in Riesling, Lemberger, and Spätburgunder, Moritz gives the unique slopes of Stetten a chance to speak with nuance and clarity.
Though one of Germany’s thirteen anbaugebiete, Württemberg still remains one of the country’s slightly obscure viticultural areas; Moritz refers to it as the “outsider” region. Before WWII, wine grapes in the Rems Valley were almost always sold off to the local co-op and the majority of wine production was consumed by locals. It was only over the course of the last twenty years that wines from the region became distributed around Germany and ultimately exported to the rest of the world.
Beginning in 1949, Karl Haidle founded his eponymous winery with a single hectare of vines and a vision to bottle his own wine. Sadly, Karl passed away at a young age leaving Mortiz’s father, Hans, to take the reins of the family business at only 23 years of age. It was under Hans’ patient, watchful eye that the winery we see today began to take shape. Hans expanded the holdings to a full 23 ha and dedicated himself to making wine of pinnacle quality, with a focus on Riesling—what is unique in a region more recognized for simple, juicy reds. He became a VdP member in the 90s.
The viticultural focus at the estate is summed up quite simply by Mortiz, “we want to work with nature to get long lasting vines with deep roots and naturally low yields.” The fruit is picked by hand and vinified in old, neutral vats some of which are 70+ years old. “I swear by the old barrels of my Grandfather,” Moritz says. The winery is arranged to move the wines via gravity, the whites undergo extended lees contact, nothing is ever fined and they are bottled with just a touch of sulfur.
The Wines Moritz Poured
Sekt
NV Weingut Karl Haidle Riesling Brut Sekt Klassische Flaschengährung
White/ Riesling
2017 Weingut Karl Haidle Riesling Trocken Gutswein
2017 Weingut Karl Haidle Stettener Riesling Pfeffer Kabinett Ortswein
2017 Weingut Karl Haidle Stettener Riesling Trocken Ortswein
2016 Weingut Karl Haidle Stettener Häder Riesling Trocken Erste Lage
2016 Weingut Karl Haidle Stettener Pulvermächer Riesling GG Trocken Grosse Lage
Red
2017 Weingut Karl Haidle Blaufränkisch Bunter Mergel Trocken Ortswein
2016 Weingut Karl Haidle Stettener Häder Lemberger Trocken Erste Lage
2015 Weingut Karl Haidle Stettener Mönchberg Berge Lemberger Grosses Gewächs Trocken Grosse Lage
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