Machtum, Bei Kallek's

From the lively marketplace of the Moselle metropolis, the path initially leads out of the city into the vineyards. Before entering the Groussfooscht forest, enjoy the splendid view of the Moselle valley from this viewpoint. After crossing the forest, you will reach the road. Keep left, follow the road for a short distance towards Wecker before turning right into the vineyard of Rouderberg. From there, return to the starting point.

Claude Pundel, a passionate winemaker, took over the lead of the estate in 2002 and since 2008, he also elaborates the wines from the vineyards of Caves Pundel-Err. This allows him to offer excellent wines growing in the best locations (Koeppchen, Weinbour, Elterberg, Pieteschwéngert, Palmberg, Ongkaf, Gëllebour, Alwéngert, Widdem, Hohfels and Leitschberg) for every kind of taste. The offer: traditional types of wine (Elbling, Rivaner, Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Noir), Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Riesling matured in oak barrels, Muscat Ottonel, Vin de la Barrique, Gris de Gris, Saint Laurent and 6 crémants, who have often won medals at the Concours National des Crémants de France et de Luxembourg. Tastings (max. 50 persons), visits and cellar door sale by appointment. Events: March : Wine Fair ("Salon du Vin"), Centre de Loisirs Steinsel April : Wine Fair ("Wäimoart"), Centre Culturel Grevenmacher June : Spring Tasting, tasting room, Machtum, 25, route du Vin August : Wine Festival ("Wäischmaachen"), Machtum and Wine Happening "Weinhappening" together with Nittel (D) September : Wine Festival ("Riesling Open”), municipality of Wormeldange; tastings at participating vineyard estates October/November : Open Cellar Days, tasting room, Machtum, 25, route du Vin November : Open Cellar Days, tasting room, Wormeldange, 49, route du Vin

From the starting point in the center of Machtum, the trail leads past a number of beautiful winegrowers' houses towards the Haangeberg. From the viewpoint you can enjoy the wonderful panorama over the Moselle loop and the following national villages: Machtum, Grevenmacher and Mertert. Moreover you can enjoy a view to Germany and its villages Nittel, Wellen and Temmels. Equally remarkable are the steep rock formations on both sides of the river. The path continues over the hill with further beautiful views of the Moselle landscape, over the Grevenmacher woods to the radio towers in Junglinster and finally back down to Machtum.

In 2011 SCHLINK domaine viticole celebrated 100 years. in 1993 René Schlink took over the winery from Jean Schlink-Hoffeld. Since 2008 Jean-Marc Schlink the son of René works in the family field after his studies in Avize/Champagne and in Bad Kreuznach/Rhineland. The estate covers 11 hectares which are planted mostly with noble wines on argilo-calcareous soils with a south-eastern exposure to ensure optimal maturation. The most known denominations are in Machtum: Ongkaf, Widdem, Hohfels and in Wormeldange: Köppchen, Elterberg, Heiligenhäuschen. The wines of the domain stroke by aromatic richness and delicate structure, the result of rigorous selection of the grapes during harvest and of attentive care to the vineyard. Numerous medals at international competitions confirm the high quality of the wines and crémants. The “Arômes et Couleurs” selection marks out the best wines of each year. With other winegrowers the domain introduced the quality label “Charta of the independent winegrowers”. The result is the “Charta Riesling” and the “Charta Pinot Noir” , wines with an outstanding quality. The limitation of yields less than 60 hl/ha achieves healthy crops and the excellent phenolic maturation contributes to grow great wines. The wine bar “Wäistuff Deisermill” with a splendid view over the meanders of the Moselle, is the ideal place to enjoy a good glass of wine or Crémant. A plate of regional products (ham or cheese for example) completes the wine tasting. All the wines of the domain are available for purchase at this location. Contact person + cellar master: Jean-Marc Schlink