Raspini Winery

Raspini is a tiny family winery run by Roberto and Sonja Raspini in the Kaiserstuhl of Baden, one of Germany's most distinctive wine regions as it is volcanic, which is not common in Germany!

Roberto was born in Sicily and studied viticulture and oenology in Sicily and Andalusia before gaining professional experience and eventually settling in Baden with Sonja. The couple released their first vintage in 2021. Since then, the deliberately tiny scale has allowed them to stay personally involved in nearly every decision, from pruning and harvest through to maturation and bottling.

Their vineyard area is just over one hectare, divided between sites including Eckartsberg in Breisach, Fohrenberg in Ihringen and Käsleberg in Oberrotweil. The Kaiserstuhl's volcanic geology provides the setting for their Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir, with several small parcels giving them different sites to work with despite the estate's limited size.

Almost every stage is handled personally. The vines are pruned by hand, yields are kept low and the grapes are hand harvested. Roberto and Sonja follow the same fruit from the growing season through harvest and into the cellar, allowing them to keep close control over each parcel and cuvée.