Wine Festival at the Roman Winery

Wine, History, and Summer on the Weilberg

Anyone climbing the narrow vineyard paths in Ungstein will stumble upon an extraordinary place amidst the vines: the reconstructed Roman winery (Römerkelter) on the Weilberg. Here, where Roman vintners pressed grapes about 1,700 years ago, today's generation of Ungstein wineries celebrates its summer wine festival. The backdrop of rubble stone walls, an ancient stone basin, and an endless sea of vines makes the festival a declaration of love for Palatinate wine tradition.

Palatinate Wine Enjoyment from the Weilberg

The focus is on wines from the Honigsäckel vineyard area and especially from the Weilberg itself, one of the best-known Riesling sites in the northern Mittelhaardt. The vintners serve dry Rieslings, fruity Pinot Blancs, Pinot Gris, and Rosé wines, as well as Palatinate Sekt made using the traditional bottle fermentation method. The offering is complemented by Schorlen (wine mixed with sparkling water), grape juice, and non-alcoholic alternatives. Guests can chat with the vintners and each other at long tables under the open sky — typically Palatinate, unpretentious, and heartfelt.

Palatinate Cuisine and Live Music

The wine tasting is accompanied by classic Palatinate dishes: Saumagen (pig's stomach) with sauerkraut, grilled sausages from a charcoal grill, liver dumplings, Flammkuchen (a type of flatbread pizza), Palatinate sausage salad, and vegetarian side dishes. In the evening, live music — usually acoustic and atmospheric — provides the right accompaniment to a glass of wine. Those who arrive earlier can visit the site in peace and learn more about the region's ancient viticulture history.

A Summer Classic in the Mittelhaardt

The Wine Festival at the Roman Winery is a fixed date in the Palatinate wine festival calendar. Those who experience it once usually come back: the expansive view, the warm summer evenings, the wines directly from the producer, and the familiar atmosphere make the event one of the most charming summer wine festivals between Bad Dürkheim and Kallstadt.