Kelterfest Kleinaspach

The Old Press House (Alte Kelter) Kleinaspach

The Alte Kelter Kleinaspach is one of the oldest preserved wooden press houses in Germany. For centuries, grapes from the surrounding vineyards of the Backnang region were pressed here—a cultural landscape that still cultivates wine today. Today, the historic press house is a listed monument and serves as a venue for club festivals, cultural events, and—once a year—the Kelterfest, which keeps the wine-growing tradition alive.

Sports Club and Winegrowers' Cooperative Hand in Hand

The event is organized by SPVGG Kleinaspach/Allmersbach am Weinberg e.V.—the local sports club—together with the Aspach Winegrowers' Cooperative. This combination is typical for Württemberg wine-growing communities: the club provides the organizational structure, and the cooperative provides the wines. The result is a traditional Erntedankfest that celebrates Aspach's wine culture in autumn.

Wine Tasting and Press Demonstration

The focus is on wine tasting at several stands. The Aspach Winegrowers' Cooperative presents its current vintages—Trollinger, Lemberger, Riesling, and regional wine specialties. A press demonstration shows the historic wooden press house in action: grapes are loaded, the heavy wooden beam lowers, and the fresh must flows—an impressive demonstration that brings old craftsmanship to life.

Entertainment Program and Swabian Cuisine

On both festival days, an entertainment program with music clubs, dance groups, and local club stands ensures a lively atmosphere. Swabian cuisine is on the menu: Maultaschen, Swabian Rostbraten, Käsknöpfle, Zwiebelrostbraten, accompanied by wood-fired bread, cakes, and of course, wine and must.

Erntedank Tradition

The Kelterfest falls within the Erntedank (harvest thanksgiving) weeks and takes on their symbolic dimension: gratitude for the harvest, appreciation of the wine-growing tradition, and an intergenerational community festival. A small Erntedank exhibition with grapes, local fruit, pumpkins, and wine products is usually part of the program.

Aspach in the Rems-Murr District

Aspach near Backnang is located in the Rems-Murr district of Baden-Württemberg, about 35 kilometers northeast of Stuttgart. The municipality, with its districts Großaspach, Kleinaspach, Rietenau, and Allmersbach am Weinberg, is one of the traditional wine-growing communities of Württemberg's Unterland region. Honors for the Mostkönigin (Must Queen), wine-growing associations, and old press houses shape the community's identity.