Weingut Balthasar Ress

History of Weingut Balthasar Ress

The story begins with Balthasar Ress in 1870 and continues to the present day. Carl, Paul, Stefan, and Christian, the fourth generation of the family, have all left their stamp on the winery, while always upholding the claim of great hospitality and producing outstanding wines.
Balthasar Ress wanted to host that’s how it all started. A brave and passionate young man Balthasar founded the “Gasthof Ress” in the main street in Hattenheim and laid the foundation, not only for a long gastronomic tradition and hospitality in the Rheingau but also for today’s winery Balthasar Ress. Since then, the Ress family has lived in the tradition of being good hosts and creating fine moments with fine wines.

Fine wines. Fine moments

140 years later, Christian Ress takes responsibility for the winery, which under his leadership will become the largest eco-viticultural enterprise in Hesse in 2019. In 2020, the family celebrates the 150th anniversary of the company. Today, the winery is fully owned by the family, and Stefan and Christian Ress are the fourth and fifth generations of owners. The wine portfolio consists of fine, characteristic, complex, and individual wines that clearly reflect their origin, up to bold wines that are very different from traditional Rieslings. Owners are always upholding the highest standards, providing excellent service, and being a winemaker true to today’s motto “Fine wines. Fine moments.”