Ludwig Knoll

The Climb

In Würzburg, Germany, Ludwig Knoll works at the point where site, grape, and cellar practice meet. As owner and winemaker of Weingut Am Stein – Ludwig Knoll, he has built his work around Silvaner, the variety he names as both his favourite and the leading variety of Franken. That choice reads as method as much as preference: a focus on a grape that carries local identity, and on wines shaped by the landscape rather than pushed away from it. At Weingut Am Stein – Ludwig Knoll, the emphasis is on close attention rather than display. The work is hands-on and measured, with patience treated as part of the craft rather than a delay in it. In Ludwig Knoll’s own framing, the task is to read the site, respect what it offers, and let character emerge without forcing it.

Today

Today, Ludwig Knoll is the owner and winemaker at Weingut Am Stein – Ludwig Knoll, and the estate’s identity is built around Silvaner and a clear respect for place. His own line—“We believe that wine only shows character where the place is alive.”—sets out the operating principle plainly: vineyard vitality and bottle character are treated as linked, not separate concerns. The same approach appears in his words, “With patience, respect and craftsmanship, we accompany our vines and our soil, trusting that they know the way.” That sentence places the work in the language of stewardship. It points to a cellar and vineyard practice built on listening, restraint, and confidence in the land’s own intelligence. Silvaner remains central to this framework. It is the variety through which Ludwig Knoll’s work at Weingut Am Stein – Ludwig Knoll is understood, and the thread that connects his cellar work to the estate’s public identity.

In Their Words “With patience, respect and craftsmanship, we accompany our vines and our soil, trusting that they know the way.” “My favourite variety is also the leading variety of Franken, Silvaner.”

Career - Owner — Weingut Am Stein – Ludwig Knoll, Würzburg, Germany - Winemaker — Weingut Am Stein – Ludwig Knoll, Würzburg, Germany

Recognition

Silvaner sits at the center of his cellar work and his public identity.

FAQ What is Ludwig Knoll's current role? As of 2026, Ludwig Knoll is Winemaker. What is Ludwig Knoll known for? Silvaner.