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Weingut Dreissigacker is a family-owned winery based in Bechtheim, in the Rheinhessen wine region of Germany. It is managed by Jochen Dreissigacker and specialises in dry white wines, particularly Riesling.

History

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Winegrowing by the family in Bechtheim can be traced back to the early 18th century; the estate’s origins are documented to 1728.[1]

Jochen Dreissigacker trained first as a tax clerk before completing winemaking training, including periods at the estates of Klaus-Peter Keller and Bergdolt.[2] He joined the family estate in the early 2000s and became sole owner after buying out his brother Christian’s share.[1][3]

Under Jochen Dreissigacker the estate was restructured: the vineyard area was expanded, yields were reduced, the range was narrowed, and production shifted strongly towards dry white wines with a focus on Riesling. The vineyards were converted to organic cultivation (certified from 2007) and later managed according to biodynamic principles.[1][4] A new gravity-flow winery building integrated into the vineyards was completed in the late 2010s.

Viticulture and wines

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The estate cultivates approximately 45–55 hectares of vines in Bechtheim and nearby Westhofen.[4] Annual production is reported at roughly 250,000 to 350,000 bottles.[4]

White wines account for the large majority of production. The main variety is Riesling, followed by Pinot Blanc (Weißburgunder) and smaller quantities of other varieties including Pinot Noir. The wines are classified according to the German quality hierarchy of Gutswein (estate wine), Ortswein (village wine) and Lagenwein (single-vineyard wine).[2]

Vineyards

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Principal single-vineyard sites include:

  • In Bechtheim: Geyersberg, Hasensprung and Rosengarten
  • In Westhofen: Aulerde, Kirchspiel and Morstein

Business development

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Earlier generations relied heavily on direct sales. Under Jochen Dreissigacker the estate expanded distribution through restaurants, hotels and export markets.[4] This model faced challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, after which direct-to-consumer and online sales were increased.[4]

Reception

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The winery has received coverage in major German media, including a profile in manager magazin (2014), an article in Die Welt (2022) and a feature in Die Zeit (2026).[1][3][4] Wine critic Jancis Robinson published a vertical tasting of Dreissigacker wines in 2018.[5] The estate has also been covered in the wine magazine Vinum.[2]

In the 2021 edition of Gerhard Eichelmann’s guide Deutschlands Weine, Dreissigacker’s collection was named the best white-wine collection of the year.[6]

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References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 "Wein: Jochen Dreissigackers Aufstieg zum Starwinzer". manager magazin (in German). Spiegel-Verlag. 2014-11-19. Retrieved 2026-09-08.
  2. 1 2 3 Hemminger, Patrick (2021). "Die Wein-Senkrechtstarter". Vinum (in German) (04/2021). Retrieved 2026-09-08.
  3. 1 2 Nicolai, Birger (2022-05-14). "Wein fürs Adlon und Lidl – das Erfolgsgeheimnis der ungleichen Winzer-Brüder". Die Welt (in German). Retrieved 2026-09-08.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Winzer: Trost oder Prost". Die Zeit (in German). 2026-05-03. Retrieved 2026-09-08.
  5. ↑ Robinson, Jancis (2018-05-21). "A Dreissigacker vertical". JancisRobinson.com. Retrieved 2026-09-08.
  6. ↑ "Eichelmann 2021: Deutschlands Weine – Paul Fürst für Lebenswerk ausgezeichnet". Nikos Weinwelten (in German). 2020-11-05. Retrieved 2026-09-08.