Our Story

“A Wine Promise carved in Slate” based on our vision and core values, the brand Slate Estate expresses the essence of German wine; natural winemaking, uncompromised quality, down-to-earth familiarity and a rich heritage.

The Family of St. Ludwig winery has a wine tradition on the Mosel dating back to 1624. This is documented by old Tax Papers found after the 30-year War proving the family was working in viniculture. This gives an extra layer of passion and expertise about German wine to St. Ludwig. In 2007, the family seized the opportunity to revitalize another old Mosel Estate, now the SLATE ESTATE Mansion, a successful and highly regarded wine estate with its rich wine heritage dating back to 1894.

Located in the well-known middle Mosel river valley region, the family created the new Flagship label series, Slate Estate, spotlighting Germany's most noble grape variety, RIESLING and the slate stone soil you actually taste in the wine and find naturally in the steep-sloped Mosel vineyards. Slate stone was also used to build the historic mansion depicted on the label.

We at St. Ludwig care about making your every sip of our elegant still wines an amazing multisensory memory. We simply love sharing all aspects of German wine culture through Slate Estate.

“Open a Bottle and Enjoy a Taste of our Home!”