Description
Weingut Braunewell, a family-run winery in Essenheim in Germany’s Rheinhessen region, traces its winegrowing roots to 1655, when François Breiniville settled in the village after leaving his home during the persecution of the Huguenots. Since then, successive generations of the family have cultivated vines in the Selz Valley near Mainz, establishing a tradition that spans more than three and a half centuries. The estate’s modern development has continued under Axel and Ursula Braunewell and their sons, Christian and Stefan, whose winemaking education and international experience have helped shape its contemporary style. The family combines this inherited knowledge with sustainable vineyard management, focusing on Riesling, Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris) and Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), including wines from the distinguished Blume and Teufelspfad vineyards. Today, the estate holds FAIR’N GREEN certification, reflecting its commitment to carrying its longstanding winegrowing heritage into a sustainable future.
The 2024 Braunewell “Unser Täglich” Scheurebe Halbtrocken is made from Scheurebe grown across several vineyard sites in Essenheim, where limestone and marl soils shape the fruit. Both fermentation and subsequent maturation take place in stainless steel rather than oak, keeping the focus on the grape’s aromatic character. Stefan Braunewell crafts the “Unser Täglich,” meaning “for everyday use,” as a drier expression of Scheurebe, with a lightly off-dry balance rather than pronounced sweetness. The approach emphasizes freshness and varietal expression in an approachable, everyday wine.
Pale, soft yellow hue. Inviting aromas of yellow and white stone fruits. Off-dry with vibrant flavors of pear, white peach, apricot and Meyers lemon. Wonderful texture, depth and acidity, with a long, juicy, refreshingly fruited and zippy finish.
