Founded in the early 1990s in Korb, Weingut Albrecht Schwegler farms organically and makes Beryll 2018.
The producer
Founded by Albrecht and Andrea Schwegler in the early 1990s, Weingut Albrecht Schwegler works from Korb in Württemberg's Remstal-Stuttgart area. Beryll 2018 carries warm black and red berry aromas with smoky notes, spiced bread, malt, liquorice and pepper. The vineyards have followed organic-growing guidelines since the late 1980s, while red wines mature for two years in French barriques.
Known for
Organic vineyards and Beryll
Notable facts
The winery's 12 hectares lie across individual sites in Endersbach, Großheppach, Korb and Schnait.
White wines mature for 12 months in barrique and tonneau barrels.
From the atlas
Weingut Albrecht Schwegler
A Korb winery founded by Albrecht and Andrea Schwegler, farming 12 hectares across four Württemberg villages.
At A Glance
Region
Württemberg, Germany
Base
Korb, Remstal-Stuttgart area
Vineyards
12 hectares
Founded
Early 1990s
Farming
Organic since the late 1980s
The Producer
Albrecht and Andrea Schwegler founded the winery in the early 1990s. The vineyards have followed organic-growing guidelines since the late 1980s, avoiding synthetic inputs.
In 2009, Aaron Schwegler and his wife Julia joined the business after working at wineries in Germany, Switzerland, California and New Zealand. White wines have also been produced since their arrival.
Place
Korb lies in Württemberg's Remstal-Stuttgart area. The winery's 12 hectares are divided among individual sites in Endersbach, Großheppach, Korb and Schnait.
Wines
The winery's range includes red and white wines. Red wines mature for two years in French barriques, while white wines mature for 12 months in barrique and tonneau barrels. Beryll 2018 is a red wine with an aroma of warm black and red berries, some preserved and ripe, alongside smoke, spiced bread, malt, liquorice and pepper.
Final Word
Aaron Schwegler and Julia joined the business in 2009, and white wines have been produced since then.