Maison Moritz Prado
Overview
Maison Moritz Prado is a young and ambitious wine estate located in Albé, in the Vallée de Villé of Alsace, France. Founded in 2018, the domaine is the creation of Ghislain Moritz and Angela Prado, who combine their international experience in viticulture, oenology, and business to produce wines that express the essence of their terroir through minimal intervention and a modern vision of Alsace.
Founders & Background
Ghislain Moritz is a native of Alsace who began his journey in agriculture and winemaking at a young age. At eighteen, he left for New Zealand and Australia, experiences that strengthened his desire to work with nature. He trained in Burgundy, studying at the Lycée Viticole de Beaune and at the Faculty of Oenology in Dijon, and later worked at Domaine Devillard. His career also took him to Portugal’s Douro Valley and then to Romania, where he was cellar master at a winery called Avincis.
Angela Prado was born in Colombia and originally came to France to study international finance. After meeting Ghislain, she joined him in Romania, where she worked in wine export and development before completing a Master’s in Wine and Spirits in Dijon.
Together, they returned to France to start their own domaine from scratch — an uncommon move in Alsace, where most estates are inherited. Their shared vision was to create a project rooted in respect for the land, freedom of expression, and authenticity.
Terroir, Vineyards & Viticulture
The estate lies in the village of Albé, perched high in the Vosges Mountains at around 400 to 500 metres altitude. The vineyards cover about 4.8 hectares on steep slopes of schist soils, which give the wines their mineral structure and freshness.
From the beginning, Ghislain and Angela have worked organically, with conversion to biodynamic farming underway. Much of the soil work is done manually or with the help of a horse. Harvesting is carried out by hand into small crates, and fermentation relies entirely on indigenous yeasts. Some cuvées receive no added sulphur, and most are neither filtered nor fined.
Winemaking is parcel-based, using a mix of stainless-steel tanks, oak barrels, and amphorae (ceramic or sandstone). The approach aims to preserve the purity and individuality of each vineyard plot.
Style & Wines
Maison Moritz Prado focuses on dry wines that express both the altitude and schist character of Albé. Their range includes Alsace classics such as Riesling, Sylvaner, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Blanc.
The portfolio is organized into several lines:
Terroir de Roche – a collection highlighting the mineral, schist-driven terroir.
Sélections Parcellaires – single-plot wines that capture the nuances of specific micro-sites.
Nous Sommes Libres – an experimental range featuring freer, minimal-intervention cuvées, often unfiltered and with little or no sulphur.
Their wines are known for clarity, precision, and vitality — dry and expressive rather than sweet, emphasizing texture, freshness, and tension.
Philosophy & Identity
Maison Moritz Prado stands out as a rare new estate in Alsace founded outside the region’s traditional inheritance system. Ghislain and Angela bring a cosmopolitan spirit to their work, combining technical mastery from Burgundy, energy from the Douro, and creativity from their international backgrounds.
Their philosophy is based on respect for the living soil, minimal manipulation, and the belief that “everything is possible.” They see winemaking as an act of freedom — a dialogue between human intent and natural expression.
Practical Information
Location: Albé, Alsace, France
Vineyard size: Around 4.85 hectares
Farming: Organic, in conversion to biodynamics
Production: Parcel-based, minimal intervention, indigenous yeasts
Languages: French, English, and Spanish
Visits: By appointment – tastings and guided tours are available
Summary Bio
Maison Moritz Prado was founded in 2018 by Ghislain Moritz and Angela Prado in Albé, Alsace. Ghislain, a native Alsatian with winemaking experience in Burgundy, Portugal, and Romania, and Angela, a Colombian-born professional with a background in finance and wine trade, joined forces to create a domaine that reflects both adventure and authenticity. Their vineyards on steep schist slopes are farmed organically and biodynamically, with all wines made from indigenous yeasts and minimal intervention.
The resulting wines — dry, mineral, and expressive — highlight a fresh, modern side of Alsace while staying deeply rooted in its land and traditions. Maison Moritz Prado represents the next generation of Alsace producers: independent, thoughtful, and devoted to terroir-driven, living wines.