Lauffener Weingärtner eG

The Lauffener Weingärtner eG (cooperative) comprises of 880 ha (approx. 2,200 acres) of member vineyards and 1200 shareholders/members. The turnover 2017 was 24,2 Mill. Euro (approx. 32 Mill. US-$) and is the largest independent cooperative in the winegrowing region of Württemberg/Germany. The “Lauffener Katzenbeißer” is one of Germany`s largest single vineyard designated wine brands. About 106 ha (260 acres) of its vineyards are steep slopes, and the Lauffen cooperative is one of the largest terraced vineyards operators in Württemberg. Core grape varieties planted are Schwarzriesling (Pinot Meunier), Trollinger, Samtrot, Lemberger, Riesling and Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris). Its quality wines have been awarded with several accolades, such as DLG, Berliner Wein Trophy, Mundus Vini und Selection Gold awards and was the winner of the 2012 European VINUM wine cooperatives contest.