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Jürg Wetzel
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i. Biography
Jürg Wetzel is the winemaker at Weingut Jürg Wetzel in Ennetbaden, Switzerland. The title carries its weight through a precise body of work: cellar stewardship for Der Badener Stadtwein, Pinot Noir from the Goldwand vineyards, and wines shaped by steep terraces, limestone soil and a defined Baden / Ennetbaden microclimate.
The Honours
The clearest distinction in Wetzel’s work is his named role as winemaker at Weingut Jürg Wetzel. It is paired with his current position as cellar master at Der Badener Stadtwein in Ennetbaden, Switzerland, where the work is tied to one place and one exacting grape tradition. That recognition is not built around spectacle. It rests on Pinot Noir from the Goldwand vineyards for Der Badener Stadtwein, a specialty rooted in terraced steep slopes with an ideal microclimate and Jurassic limestone soil.
The Craft
At Der Badener Stadtwein in Baden / Ennetbaden, Switzerland, production is described as both oenologically and ecologically sustainable. Its focus is high-quality Pinot Noir grown on terraced steep slopes, with the site’s Jurassic limestone soil and microclimate forming part of the wine’s stated identity. The wines are described in two connected registers: strong, compact and age-worthy, as well as elegant, fruity and easy-drinking. That range gives the work a disciplined profile without reducing it to a single style. The signature forms are specific. Der Badener Stadtwein is made and sold as Federweiss, Holzfassauslese or Reserve Barrique, each naming a distinct expression of the work rather than a generic house line. Wetzel’s 2022 Cuvée Blanc AOC Jürg Wetzel adds another clear marker. The white cuvée is made from Federweiss from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris, placing a specific vintage and blend inside the broader work of Weingut Jürg Wetzel.
The Career
Wetzel’s career is closely identified with Der Badener Stadtwein. His current cellar-master role there connects the practical work of production with a clearly stated viticultural focus: Pinot Noir from Goldwand and wines shaped by steep slopes, limestone and microclimate. At Weingut Jürg Wetzel in Ennetbaden, Switzerland, his current role is winemaker. Together, those positions define a career centered on cellar work, site-specific Pinot Noir, and a concise set of wines sold under the forms Federweiss, Holzfassauslese and Reserve Barrique.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
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What is Jürg Wetzel's most notable recognition?
Jürg Wetzel’s most notable recognition is his role as winemaker at Weingut Jürg Wetzel in Ennetbaden, Switzerland.
What is Jürg Wetzel known for?
He is known for Pinot Noir from the Goldwand vineyards for Der Badener Stadtwein, shaped by terraced steep slopes, an ideal microclimate and Jurassic limestone soil.
What is Jürg Wetzel's current role?
He is winemaker at Weingut Jürg Wetzel and cellar master at Der Badener Stadtwein.
