Frankstein, Grand cru vineyard in Dambach-la-Ville, Bas-Rhin, France.
Frankstein spans 56.20 hectares of granite slopes between 220 and 310 meters altitude, producing exceptional white wines from Riesling, Gewurztraminer, and Pinot Gris grapes under strict controlled designation regulations.
The vineyard's documented history traces back to 1292 when the Sainte-Agnès convent of Strasbourg owned vines on this land, originally called Am Frankenstein, before receiving official grand cru recognition in December 1992.
Local winemaking families have passed down traditional viticulture techniques through generations, emphasizing hand-harvesting methods and careful grape selection to preserve the distinctive mineral characteristics of this granite terroir.
Visitors can access guided tours covering cultivation processes and vinification methods, with wine purchases available directly from producers using traditional 75-centiliter Rhine wine bottles bearing appellation and terroir designations.
The vineyard's granite soils composed of two-mica granite create demanding growing conditions that force vines to develop deep root systems, resulting in wines with pronounced mineral notes and exceptional aging potential.
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