Map of Piesport from above, Roman Wine Press (Piesport) marked with a wine glass

Winery · Piesport

Roman Wine Press (Piesport)

Piesport's 4th-century AD Roman wine press (7 basins for 60-hectare harvest) ranks largest north of Alps, discovered during 1985 excavation.

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TourRoman Wine Press (Piesport)The largest Roman wine press ever found north of the Alps. This 4th-century treading floor processed grapes from the same steep slopes that produce Piesporter Goldtröpfchen today. A direct, unbroken connection between Roman and modern winemaking.

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