United by our great shared passion for Pinot Noir, we decided in 2020 to realign the family winery in Ingelheim / Großwinternheim. We are the brothers Christoph and Thomas Baum-Barth.
„For us, a Pinot Noir with a strong character is like a ballerina who does her pirouettes on the palate. Elegant and multi-layered, with every pirouette, you rediscover the wine.“
Thomas Baum-Barth
Our actions are based on three essential guiding principles: clear focus, unconditional quality, and sustainable production, to produce wines with a strong character.
We firmly believe that the production of characterful wines
requires a clear focus. Therefore, we have made a conscious decision to offer a very lean, high-quality range of wines focused on Pinot Noir as the leading grape variety. This reflects both our Ingelheim origins and our great passion for Pinot
Noir.
We do not compromise on the quality of our wines. We invest a lot of love, sweat and manual labour in producing our wines and have unconditionally geared the entire production process to quality. We carry out numerous quality-enhancing and yield-reducing
additional work in the vineyard, harvest 100% of our grapes by hand and bottle our wines as gently as possible through gravity in our winery.
We also believe in the idea of sustainable production. We are currently developing our entire cultivation in the ecological direction by the increasing use of mechanical sub-tree cultivation and the sowing of greenery. Join us in this process
and taste our wines!
„ In my opinion, great wines can only be produced if the grapes ripen in a diverse and healthy ecosystem. Biodiversity is therefore very important to me.“
Christoph Baum-Barth
Wines
Our wines are as characterful and unique as each of us. Beyond the grape variety, they reflect the limestone soils around Ingelheim, the distinctive microclimate of the Selz Valley, and our shared passion.
They exhibit a cool, elegant, and multi-layered profile, coupled with a unique freshness. Our wines offer great drinking pleasure even in their youth and also possess significant aging potential.
Our wine selection is divided into four tiers:
Baum-Barth Basics Our basic line represents uncomplicated enjoyment at a high level. Fruity, fresh, and accessible, these wines are perfect companions for every day. Fermentation and maturation exclusively in stainless steel preserve the clarity of the fruit and emphasize their vibrant style.
Estate Wines (from limestone) Our estate wines reflect the terroir on which they are grown—shaped by sparse limestone soils, selective hand harvesting, and spontaneous fermentation. With yields around 50 hl/ha, matured in used barrique and tonneau barrels, they showcase structure, depth, and authenticity.
Village Wines With our village wines, we showcase the diversity of origin—specifically in Großwinternheim and Ingelheim. Großwinternheim, with its warmer climate, produces more powerful, accessible wines. Ingelheim, on the other hand, is more open to the wind and cooler, resulting in particularly elegant, delicate wines. Yields here are around 30 hl/ha. Maturation involves approximately 20% new oak, adding complexity and length without overpowering the wines.
Reserve & Single Vineyard Wines At the pinnacle of our range are our reserve and single vineyard wines—crafted from our oldest vines, grown on the most characterful parcels. Extremely low yields of about 15 hl/ha, a careful proportion of around 30% new oak, and the use of whole clusters define these wines. They rest on the lees for an extended period, developing complex aromas and possessing exceptional aging potential. Powerful, precise, and profound—wines with soul and substance.
Our wines are meant to delight when enjoyed, bring joy, and create unique moments that one fondly remembers for a long time.
“Alongside renowned frontrunners like Jülg, Rings, Franz Keller, Meyer-Näkel, and Aldinger, several names have emerged at the top this year that are definitely ones to watch for the future. Among them are brothers Christoph and Thomas Baum-Barth, who only founded their winery in the traditional Pinot Noir stronghold of Ingelheim in 2020…”
Meiningers Rotweinpreis 2024
“This is a shooting star of the German wine scene. Last year, brothers Christoph and Thomas Baum-Barth leapt from zero to two stars in the Vinum Wine Guide—a rare feat. Now, they take another significant step, climbing to three stars, an exceptional case.”
Vinum Wein Guide, ★★★☆☆
“Already last year, we were very impressed by how Christoph and Thomas Baum-Barth realigned their family winery: towards an uncompromising quality course, clearly accompanied by a great deal of talent and stylistic sensitivity.”
Fallstaff Wein Guide, ★★★☆☆
“With the new 2022 vintage, the Baum-Barth brothers present their first single-vineyard wines, marking a significant step forward. The two white wines are exceptionally mineral, smoky, and powerful. The red wines also consistently show a high level.”
Eichelmann, ★★★☆☆
“The brothers Christoph and Thomas Baum-Barth demonstrate that Ingelheim's richness can be well combined with contemporary elegance and freshness. Their 2022s are strong.”
Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung (F.A.S) – Stephan Reinhardt
Dates
Baum-Barth Weingarten 04. April - 28. Juni 2026
VINVIN 25. April 2026
Afterwork im Weingarten 09. Mai / 07. Juni / 11. Juni 2026
Weinfest in Meiningen 14. - 16. August 2026
Rotweinfest in Ingelheim 26. September - 04. Oktober 2026
Feierabendglühen im Weingut 30. November & 21. Dezember 2026
Origin
We live and work in the north of Rheinhessen in Ingelheim am Rhein / Großwinternheim. With around 26,800 hectares of vineyards, Rheinhessen is the largest and most diverse of the 13 wine-growing regions in Germany.
Ingelheim itself is also known as the "red wine town". The city can look back on a long and glorious history with good reason. As early as 800, the emperor Charles the Great recognized the great potential of the Ingelheim terroir and cultivated
the first Pinot Noir grapes here. Ingelheim experienced its heyday around 1900. At that time, Ingelheimer Pinot Noir was found on the wine lists of the best restaurants in the world alongside the wines from Burgundy.
„Together, we have made it our task to reconnect with this glorious Ingelheim red wine history. Our big goal is to put Ingelheimer Pinot Noir back on the map of the best wines in the world.“
Thomas & Christoph Baum-Barth
Contact
Thomas & Christoph Baum-Barth
Obentrautstr. 46 55218 Ingelheim am Rhein / Rheinhessen calculate route
