Würzburg - center of the Franconian Wine Country. Well-known vineyards and world-famous wine estates founded the reputation of Würzburg as center of Franconian wine. Tasting sessions of exclusive wines are the highlight of a trip to Würzburg.

Bürgerspital-Weingut
The ancient foundation of the Bürgerspital to the Holy Spirit dates back to the year 1319 and repre- sents the birthplace of the Bocksbeutel. The name of the Bürgerspital is inseparably tied to exquisite wines, which are stored in the historic cellar vaults. Tradition and most modern viticultural technology are combined to achieve highest quality.

Minimum group size: 25 people
Example:
Wine-tasting with a guided tour through the cellars. Selection of 8 wines. Duration: 2.5 hours, Cost: € 16.

Juliusspital-Weingut
The Juliusspital Winery is the main pillar of a social foundation created by Wurzburg's Princebishop Julius-Echter of Mespelbrunn in the year 1576. In the wine cellars or in the historic building of the Zehntscheune, guests can convince themselves of the renowned and unmistakable quality of the wines.

Minimum group size: 25 people
Example:
Wine tasting session and a guided tour through the cellars (2.5 to 3 hours) from € 16, with small meal, add € 8,-

Staatlicher Hofkeller (Residenz)
The Staatlicher Hofkeller at the Würzburg Residenz is one of the most well-known large wine estates in Germany. Once owned by the Princebishops, its origin may be traced back to the early 12th century. Today, the Hofkeller produces mainly wines such as Riesling, Silvaner, Rieslaner, Spätburgunder (pinot noir), and Müller-Thurgau of Franconian top qualities and locations.

Minimum group size: 25 people
Examples:
Expert tour through the historic cellar vaults of the former Princebishop's Residence. Magnificent wine cellar illuminated with candles. 2 glasses of Franconian wine. Duration: approximately 1 hour. Cost: € 6,- per person

Expert tour through the historic cellar vaults of the former Princebishops' Residence. Magnificent wine cellar illuminated by candles. Five selected estate wines. 1 glass of sparkling wine. Expert wine commentaries. Mineral water and Franconian bread. Duration: approximately 2.5 hours. Cost: € 17,- per person

Weingut Reiss
The modern, internationally awarded winery offers a wide variety of events around its wines.

Minimum group size: 10 people
Examples:
Franconian wine tasting. 8 wines with Franconian specialties. Duration: 3 hours. Cost: € 18 per person.

Culinary wine tasting. 8-10 wines including a 3-course-menu. Duration: 3 hours. Cost: € 50 per person. (Music can be provided at an additional charge.)

Open-air wine tasting (no minimum number). Short walk through the vineyards followed by sampling of 3 wines. of the wines. Duration: 1.5 hours. Cost: € 5 per person.

 
Weingut am Stein Ludwig Knoll
Amid the famous wine location Stein, the young team is determined to present much more than the classic wine tasting to the interested. Not just to drink wine, but to get to know it in its complete variety is the motto of an extensive program that is awaiting the visitor at this estate on the Würzburger Stein. Sample activities include:

• Vintner's Olympics
• Grape harvest
• Wine seminar
• Summer-theater
• Cooking courses
• Restaurant and winebar "Weinstein"