Weingut Neus

Ingelheim has been called "Rotweinstadt" (City of Red Wine) ever since Charlemagne (742–814) built his palace here; in the commune, red grape varieties were predominantly cultivated. Charlemagne also established the land and economic system for the imperial royal courts, which laid the foundation for wine law. Today, Ingelheim is justifiably considered synonymous with world‑respected Pinot from Germany. Josef Neus Sr. founded the winery here in 1881, setting a course for producing uncompromisingly high‑quality Pinot Noir wines. As early as the 19th century, the family was a pioneer of quality in the region, as convincingly documented by wine maps and price lists from that time. The Pinot Noir clone "Neus," propagated by massal selection, was also planted by other leading wineries due to its excellent properties. The J. Neus winery is located in the centre of Ingelheim. The wines are produced in the largest vaulted cellar in Rheinhessen, which was built directly under the estate at the end of the 19th century. During the heyday of German viticulture, Josef Neus Sr. constructed a winery with a unique appearance, whose historic character has been preserved to this day. The oldest barrels, dating from 1893 and 1897, have been in continuous use since their acquisition. Ingelheim's vineyards are mainly situated on two slopes: the "Mainzerberg," where the best red vineyards of J. Neus are located, and the "Westerberg," whose soils are more suited to white varieties. The soils in this part of Rheinhessen largely consist of ancient marine deposits – limestone and shells with a high calcium content – which produce wines with expressive acidity and a recognisable character. The J. Neus team prefers manual labour, both in vineyard operations and in the cellar. Fermentation for all wines takes place in oak vessels with indigenous yeasts. The wine is also aged in oak barrels of various sizes for at least 12 months. All red wines leave the barrels unfiltered, preserving the full richness of their organoleptic profile. Cellar master Toni Frank brings all his skill and enthusiasm to demonstrate year after year that Ingelheim is the homeland of great Pinot Noir.