History

Weinkellerei Spielmann GmbH plays a role as a wine merchant and spirits supplier with long historical roots. The Spielmann family has run a wine business since 1932 and, over generations, shifted its focus from fueling its own production and bottling to a trading company dealing in French wines. Over time, the collaboration with the Legras family became significant, and Jérôme Legras became involved in Old County Winery (Weingut Alte Grafschaft) in Kreuzwertheim. Weingut Alte Grafschaft has historical roots dating back to 1594 and is today operated in collaboration with a winemaking family from Champagne. The estate has plots in Baden and Franconia, covering about 13 hectares and comprising five terroirs: Satzenberg, Kaffelstein, Ebenrain, Sonnenberg and First, where dry wines are produced such as Riesling, Weißburgunder, Silvaner and Spätburgunder.

In addition to wine production and trade, Spielmann also runs the SPIELMANN spirits program. With the help of one of Germany's leading master distillers, Jürgen Marré, they have launched a small range of spirits under the name SPIELMANN, including Gin, Single Malt Whisky, and Rum XO Reserve. SPIELMANN also serves as the general agent for the Lhéraud family in the German market through Spielmann's wine-and-spirits network. At the same time, selected wines and spirits are offered directly from Spielmann.Wine via the online selection.

The philosophy behind the business rests on close relationships with the winegrowers: personal relationships with the producers and a belief that family-owned wineries often produce quality wines that they stand behind with full conviction. This approach means that they do not compromise on quality and aim for unique bottles – also in blind tastings.

Production and approach to spirits

The SPIELMANN range is built on developing, with an experienced master distiller, a small, curated portfolio of spirits, including Single Malt Whisky and Gin as well as Rum XO Reserve. Emphasis is placed on selected producers and a high standard of quality and authenticity in each product.

Products and the whisky range

• Single Malt Whisky: A part of the SPIELMANN offering (Malt Whisky).
• Gin and Rum XO Reserve: Other products in the SPIELMANN range.
• Lhéraud Cognac: Distributed in Germany through Spielmann's wine-and-spirits network.

Visits and experiences

There is no information about guided tours, tastings, or visiting opportunities in the available scraped content.

Philosophy

The history emphasizes personal contact with the winegrowers, appreciation for family-owned vineyards, and a strong commitment to quality and authenticity in every bottle – also when offering goods directly to customers through Spielmann.Wine.

The sources also describe broader relationships between Spielmann and Weingut Alte Grafschaft as well as other segments such as brandies, wines, and spirits, which strengthen the overall portfolio and customer focus.