Jozef Milz

The Milz family has been cultivating wine in Trittenheim since 1520. In the middle of Trittenheim, next to the church, lies the Laurentiushof, the original manor house and family home. Part of the cellars was built in 1680, other parts of the building around 1715. The core of the house and the estate cellar have been preserved in the old style and equipped with the most modern facilities of a winery.

The experience of this long period is reflected in the quality of our wines. As a founder of the VDP, we are also deeply rooted in German wine history. Since 2015, our wine shop has been located at the intersection of Olkstrasse and Brückenstrasse, two minutes from the original manor house and headquarters.

90% of the vineyards are steep slopes with often extreme inclines. This provides optimal light yield and heat absorption. Slate is the basis of our soil. It stores heat in the vines, enhancing the quality of the grapes and giving our wines their mineral character, the spices in the wine.

The Riesling vine was first mentioned in documents in the Moselle valley in Trittenheim. The Milz winery is one of the oldest local wineries and more than 90% of the Riesling vine is cultivated in our company. Typical for the Moselle. But what is special are our old vines. 80% of our vines are 35 years and older. Old vines produce wines that are rich in substance and have great durability. The grape yield is naturally reduced.

The deep rooting leads to optimal supply, promotes the absorption of minerals in the grapes, and thus increases the quality of the wines. Old vines form the basis for characterful wines with the highest quality standards!