Neuer Wein an der Römerkelter

Federweißer with a View

When the main grape harvest in the Palatinate is over and the vines on the Weilberg turn yellow and red, the Römerkelter Ungstein invites you to the last big wine festival of the year. The autumn festival Neuer Wein an der Römerkelter is a classic — and one of the most atmospheric dates in the Mittelhaardt region. The reconstructed Roman wine press in the middle of the vines offers a unique backdrop: old walls, an ancient stone basin, and a wide view over the autumnal Rhine plain to the Pfälzerwald forest.

Federweißer, Young Wine, and Older Vintages

The focus is on Federweißer — the fresh grape must, still fermenting, which can only be served for a few weeks a year. In addition, the Ungstein vintners serve the young wine of the current vintage, the first clear young wines, as well as selected older vintages of their Rieslings and Burgundies. This creates a small vertical tasting across the Ungstein vineyard sites — from the freshness of the new must to the maturity of the aged wines.

Palatinate Autumn Cuisine

Onion cake is the traditional accompaniment to Federweißer — freshly baked, hearty, and usually the first choice on a cool autumn evening. Roasted chestnuts, Palatinate gingerbread, Saumagen (a local specialty), bratwurst, and Flammkuchen are also on the menu. For those whose hands are cold, there's mulled wine made from Palatinate Riesling.

A Date for Connoisseurs

Compared to the big summer festivals, the autumn festival is more intimate, quieter, and popular among connoisseurs. Those who want to authentically conclude the Palatinate wine festival year come here — preferably in a group of friends, with a warm jacket and sturdy shoes, to walk through the vineyards.