Our story

Our winery has been family-owned for over 300 years – a tradition that continues to shape every vine and every wine. Generation after generation, people with passion, experience, and deep respect for our vineyards have shaped and developed the estate.

Each era brought new ideas and valuable knowledge. Over time, this has resulted in a winery that preserves its historical roots while boldly forging new paths. Tradition and innovation are inextricably linked for us.

We carry on the legacy of our ancestors with deep gratitude – and with the ambition to continuously improve our quality. Our wines tell this story: authentic, full of character, and shaped by the unique terroir of our vineyards.

Johannes König

The earliest mention of our winery dates back to 1705 , when a delivery of our Pinot Noir to the Bishop of Mainz was documented. This document is the first reliable evidence of the König family's winemaking and marks the beginning of our long winery history.

Josef König I

(1827–1889)

Josef the First worked as a vintner and bricklayer. He was married to Anna Maria, born in August 1827. Their marriage lasted until his tragic death, which was caused by an accident when a cigar started a fire on his bedside table.

Gemälde Philipp König der 1 mit Pfeife und Rotweinglas. Historische Darstellung eines Winzers in traditioneller Kleidung.

Philipp König I

(1871-1962)

Philipp the First was a passionate engineer who contributed to many important buildings in Assmannshausen. His projects included the Hotel Krone, one of the leading luxury hotels of its time. He was also involved in the construction of the Niederwald Monument in Rüdesheim.

Gemälde Josef König der 2 am Arbeitstisch mit Stift und Zeichnungen. Historisches Porträt eines früheren Familienmitglieds eines Weinguts.

Josef König II

(1907-1991)

As a young father during the Second World War, he had to provide for his family. Therefore, viticulture became even more important during his lifetime, providing his small family with a significant additional income. He also helped build the cable car in Assmannshausen.

Gemälde Robert König der 1 vor Assmannshausen mit einer Rheinlandschaft, Weinbergen und einer Burgruine. Ein klassisches Porträt im Stil eines traditionellen Winzerbetriebs, das die Verbundenheit von Heimat, Weinbau und regionaler Geschichte eindrucksvoll zeigt.

Robert König I

(1939–2009)

Robert loved engineering, just like his grandfather before him. But when his son, Robert II, decided to pursue winemaking, Robert I put his own career aside to support his son's great dream.

Winzer Robert König der 2 kniet im grünen Weinberg in Rüdesheim und blickt über die Rebstöcke seines Weinguts, während er sanft seinen Hund streichelt. Im Hintergrund erstrecken sich gepflegte Reben und die hügeligen Rüdesheimer Weinberge, die eine eindrucksvolle Weinlandschaft bilden.

Robert König II

(1964–2015)

He was the family's first full-time winemaker. He was highly regarded for his outstanding Pinot Noir far beyond the region and significantly developed the winery.

Weinliebhaber Philipp König genießt das Aroma eines Spätburgunder-Rotweins und riecht konzentriert an seinem Weinglas, stehend vor einer hellen Strukturwand.

Philipp König II

(1996 - )

He now manages the winery. He studied oenology in Geisenheim and was previously the runner-up in the German junior rowing championships at the Bingen Rowing Club. After the sudden death of his father in 2015, he took over responsibility for the family business at a young age.

Each bottle tells a piece of our family story, from the beginning to the present generation. Experience the character of our winery.

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