Cuvée

Markus Schneider Hensel and Gretel Red Wine

Name: Markus Schneider Hensel and Gretel Red Wine
Brand: Markus Schneider
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0,75 l (18,53 €/l)

2019 2020 2022

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Markus Schneider Hensel and Gretel Red Wine

A collaboration between two Palatinate winemakers that fits together perfectly: Thomas Hensel and Markus Schneider composed this cuvée together — and you can tell that no one made any compromises here.

Markus Schneider has been one of the most reliable winemakers in the Palatinate for years. His wines grow on barren, stony soils that provide the vines with little water and promote concentration. Hensel und Gretel combines Blaufränkisch, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot —an unusual but harmonious three-wine blend that unites the spiciness of the Blaufränkisch with the structure of the Cabernet and the roundness of the Merlot.

In the glass, it displays a deep ruby red color. The nose offers blackcurrant, dark cherry, and a hint of clove. On the palate, the oak aging is evident, with a pleasant tannin structure—present but not harsh—and a medium-length finish with a slightly spicy note.

Temperature: 16–18 °C
Dishes: Leg of lamb with rosemary, pot roast beef, mature mountain cheese
Occasion: Social gathering or as an accompaniment to a Sunday roast

Grape Variety Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Blaufränkisch

Origin Palatinate, Germany

Taste Dry

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Alcohol 13,5 % Vol.

Serving temp. 16–18 °C

Volume 0,75 l

Country of Origin Germany

Region Palatinate

Grape Variety Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Blaufränkisch

Wine Color Red Wine

Vintage 2022

Alcohol Content 13,5 % Vol.

Residual Sugar? 2 g/l

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Markus Schneider

Winery of the month September 2026

September is all about the Palatinate. Since 1994, Markus Schneider has built a winery in Ellerstadt that does many things differently than its peers: no vineyard designations, no quality classifications, but instead modern branded wines with an unmistakable style. On around 92 hectares, concentrated, fruit-forward wines are created — late harvest, reduced yields, FAIR'N GREEN certified. Recognizable from the first sip, and that is intentional here.

Markus Schneider from Ellerstadt in the Palatinate has built a winery since 1994 that does many things differently than his colleagues: no site designations, no quality levels (Prädikate), but instead modern brand wines with an international mix of grape varieties and an unmistakable character. Where others rely on traditional classifications, Schneider consistently goes his own way – and that is exactly what makes his wines so recognizable.

On around 92 hectares, concentrated, fruit-driven wines are created, which are characterized by late harvest, targeted yield reduction, and careful cellar technology. Every bottle seems like the result of uncompromising craftsmanship rather than mere routine – powerful, expressive, and always provided with a clear style. The avoidance of herbicides, insecticides, and artificial fertilizers, as well as the FAIR'N GREEN certification, also show that Schneider thinks of quality and responsibility together from the very beginning.

The small barn on the family farm has long since become a business with an annual production of around 800,000 bottles – and thus one of the most idiosyncratic success stories of the German wine scene. Those looking for wines with edges, corners, and real recognition value will find exactly that at Markus Schneider.

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