Winemaker
Martin Conrad
- Discipline
- Winemaker
- Based in
- Brauneberg, Germany
i. Biography
Since 1998, Martin Conrad has been making wine at Bio-Weingut Martin Conrad in Brauneberg, Germany, a place where the pace of the work seems deliberately attuned to the rhythm of the vines themselves. He describes his craft with striking clarity: “All grapes are selectively hand-harvested at my estate, then spontaneously fermented with natural yeasts, are free from enzymes or other additives, and further vinified vegan (without the use of animal proteins).” The sentence reads like a philosophy as much as a process—an exacting, almost spare account of a cellar ethos that trusts fruit, time, and patience to do the heavy lifting.
The Essentials Conrad is the winemaker of the estate he has led from 1998 to the present, and that long span suggests a steady hand shaped by repetition, observation, and restraint. In the cellar, moderation is not an afterthought but a defining principle: “Only a little sulfur is used at the end of fermentation before bottling.” The result is a style that seeks to preserve rather than manipulate, to let the raw character of the wine remain legible in the glass. As he puts it, “The naturalness and authenticity of my wines come first.” That commitment also extends to how he speaks about age and endurance. Rather than chasing immediate impact alone, Conrad looks toward the quiet evolution of the bottle over time, saying, “Our wines are also a great enjoyment even after 10-20 years and impress with liveliness and elegance.” It is an image of wines built not just for the moment of release, but for the patient arc that follows—wines that can gather nuance without losing their energy.
Signature
Martin's signature wines include 2023 Juffer-Sonnenuhr, 2021 Réserve, and Brauneberg Juffer Riesling trocken. Together, they sketch the contours of his work: precision, place, and a distinctly dry, focused expression that reflects the name and spirit of Brauneberg. Each bottle carries the same underlying sense of discipline, but with enough variation to suggest the different shades of a single, carefully tended landscape.
In Their Words “All grapes are selectively hand-harvested at my estate, then spontaneously fermented with natural yeasts, are free from enzymes or other additives, and further vinified vegan (without the use of animal proteins).” “Our wines are also a great enjoyment even after 10-20 years and impress with liveliness and elegance.”
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Martin
What is Martin Conrad known for?
Martin Conrad is known for making wines from selectively hand-harvested grapes, spontaneous fermentation with natural yeasts, and vegan vinification.
Where does Martin Conrad work?
He works at Bio-Weingut Martin Conrad in Brauneberg, Germany.
Who is Martin Conrad?
Martin Conrad is A Winemaker who has led his estate since 1998.
