Adam Trautwein


Wolfgang Trautwein

Historische Kelter - So kelterte Adam Trautwein Anfang des 20. Jahrhunderts Wein in Lonsheim
 History

The Adam Trautwein Winery is a third-generation family run company located in Rheinhessen/Germany. Adam Trautwein, the grandfather of the current proprietor, established the winery back in 1920. The firm started operating in just a small farmstead in the heart of the village and was run solely by members of the family. In the course of its history the firm has been systematically expanded and modernized.

Wolfgang Trautwein took over the company after the death of his father Wilhelm in 1989. The young entrepreneur, is a graduate in oenology from Geisenheim university. He modernized the management, invested in an innovative grape reception and modern presses, in the latest winery technology and in the company´s own water treatment plant. He constructed modern storehouses and increased the storage capacity to 26 million litres; primarily stainless steel tanks in tuns of 1,000 to 500,000 litres. He and his 30 members of staff are constantly striving for innovation and improvement of quality.