Lage 4
OPPENHEIMER HERRENBERG VDP.Große Lage (Grand cru) The vines of the Oppenheimer Herrenberg grow on calcareous marl with a limestone content higher than that of clay. The wines have a marked mineral note along with fine, delicately elegant fruit aromas of apple...
Elisabeth Muth
ELISABETH MUTH The upcoming 13th generation, Elisabeth Muth, studied architecture in Darmstadt and Zurich. Besides working as an architect in Munich, Elisabeth supports the estate at presentations and trade fairs at home and abroad....
VILLAGE WINES
VDP.VILLAGE WINES Our village wines are sophisticated wines with ageing potential from classified sites, which clearly reflect their origin. They are the perfect choice for special occasions and sophisticated meals and impress the connoisseur with their complexity and...
Lage 5
ALSHEIMER FRÜHMESSE VDP.Classified Site Deep gullies have formed in the loam and loess soils. The outstanding feature of this fertile loess to guarantee an optimum water supply prevents both hydric stress and waterlogging. The Frühmesse is a south to south-east...
Karin Muth
KARIN MUTH Karin Muth likewise comes from a Rheinhessen winegrowing family. She takes care of all the administrative tasks in the winery and organizes events and trade fair presentations at home and abroad. karinmuth@weingutrappenhof.de
Regional Wines
VDP.REGIONAL WINES Entry-level wines of the highest quality. Our regional wines are light, lively and fruit-driven wines which bear our signature. They impress with their purity and clear line and make the perfect accompaniment for many...
Lage 6
ALSHEIMER FISCHERPFAD VDP.Classified site The Alsheimer Fischerfahrt is likewise a terraced site which produces the fruit for our fine-fruited Rieslings endowed with a harmonious acidity. The binding capacity of the loess soils ensure that the vines in the...
Klaus Muth
KLAUS MUTH The present owner of the Rappenhof, Klaus Muth, is a 12th generation, direct descendant of the founder Hieronymus Hirsch. After completing his law studies in Mainz and Lausanne, he took over the reins of the family estate and in addition to managing the...
Weine
THE WINES Since the 1970s our estate has been a member of the “Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter” (VDP), the association of the German wine elite. In line with the VDP classification, our wines are divided into the categories Regional Wines, Village Wines and...
The Family
THE FAMILY The Rappenhof has remained under the ownership of the Hirsch-Muth family for over 400 years. Founded in 1604 by Hieronymus Hirsch, the way was paved for a more than 400 year-old winemaking tradition.