Hannes Bergdoll

is a dynamic young winemaker based in Landau-Wollmesheim, in the Southern Pfalz region of Germany. Born into a farming family, he founded his own wine project in 2016 and has quickly become recognized as a top talent in the German natural wine scene.

Winemaker Profile & Philosophy

• Background: Hannes studied viticulture and enology in Neustadt before honing his skills at prestigious estates. He started his own label with just one hectare of vines and has since expanded his production.

• Organic & Biodynamic: The estate is Demeter-certified and managed with a focus on biodiversity. Hannes utilizes biodynamic preparations like compost teas and cow horn mist, prioritizing soil health and a deep connection to the vineyard.

• Low Intervention: In the cellar, his approach is "hands-off." He typically uses native yeasts, long aging on the lees, and bottles his wines unfiltered. He describes his style in three words: puristic, lively, and unfiltered.

The Wine Ranges

Hannes organizes his wines into three distinct lines based on their intent and complexity:

• LAU: Named after local slang for "easygoing" or "relaxed," this line is designed for high drinkability (Trinkfluss). These are often uncomplicated, fresh blends (Weiss, Grau, Rot) frequently bottled in liter formats.

• Mensch Boden Klima: This range focuses on "liquid heritage," highlighting the region's geological diversity. These wines are shaped by specific soil types such as Granit (Granite), Schiefer (Slate), Kalk (Limestone), and Buntsandstein (Red Sandstone).

• Parzelle: These are his top-tier wines from small, high-energy parcels with old vines. They undergo minimal yields and long maturation (often 2–3 years) to achieve maximum tension and depth.

Notable Cuvées

• Ancestral: A Petillant Naturel (Pet Nat) made from Weissburgunder and Silvaner, aged for 30 months on the lees and disgorged without added sulfur.

• Weissburgunder & Chardonnay Muschelkalk: Focused, mineral whites from limestone soils that show complexity and tension.

• Spätburgunder vom Landschneckenkalk: A fruit-forward red often made with whole-bunch fermentation and minimal sulfur for a pure, earthy profile.

• Hannes & Claudiu: A creative collaboration with sommelier Claudiu Dumea, known for experimental natural wines like their Riesling Solera.