Weinbau Martin Hirsch

is a small, artisanal winery based in Franconia, Germany, near Kitzingen. Founded and run by Martin Hirsch, the project grew from a personal decision to return to his home region and focus fully on winemaking, guided by a strong connection to land, nature, and traditional craft.

Martin farms a modest area of vineyards on muschelkalk and keuper soils, working organically with a clear commitment to low-intervention practices. All grapes are harvested by hand and fermented spontaneously with native yeasts. The wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered, often without the addition of sulfur, allowing the character of the fruit, soil, and vintage to come through clearly.

His range includes still and sparkling wines, including pét-nat, made from classic Franconian varieties such as Silvaner, Ruländer (Pinot Gris), Dornfelder, and Domina. The wines are marked by freshness, vitality, and mineral tension, reflecting both the region’s limestone-influenced soils and a contemporary natural-wine approach.

Weinbau Martin Hirsch is part of a new generation of Franconian producers exploring honest, expressive wines rooted in place, community, and thoughtful farming.