Weingut Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt

The highest vineyard in the Ruwertal looks much older than it actually is. The Marienlay Castle was only built in the 1920s from slate quarry stones in the so-called home style. Together with the steep slopes of the surrounding vineyards, it forms a heritage zone and is the address of the Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt winery.
The von Kesselstatt family, originally an old noble lineage from Hesse, were among the large landowners along the Moselle. They were powerful abbots, diplomats, or high officials. As a document certifies, they already owned vineyards in the year 1349. In Trier, they had a baroque palace built in the mid-18th century with a view of the cathedral. In the remarkable building, a wine tavern has since been established. In 1978, the Günther Reh family took over both the palace and the once noble winery. Therefore, you can now also get to know the first-class wines of the estate where they are produced: during a wine tasting at the romantic Marienlay Castle.

More info and contact: Winery Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt, Schlossgut Marienlay, D-54317 Morscheid, Tel +49 (0) 65 00-9 16 90, www.kesselstatt.de. Opening hours: Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wine tasting by appointment.