Schloss Schönborn is one of Germany’s most historic producers. The aristocratic von Schönborn family traces its lineage back to the 14th century, and the family was involved with viticulture starting in 1349. Schloss Schönborn is the oldest estate in Germany continuously owned by the same family. The family has enlarged the operation over the 27 generations of ownership. Of note was a 17th century acquisition of a large part of the famous Erbacher Marcobrunn vineyard. Today the estate includes about 125 acres of vineyards throughout the Rheingau.