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Einbollen
Wine on the Einbollen

At the 'vine House', which was built in 1872 on behalf of the municipality of master Mason George Gaus, you can enjoy a magnificent look over Denzlingen and when visibility is good even on the Kaiserstuhl and Vosges on the horizon. In 1868, the municipality of Denzlingen divided the southern slope of the forest of Einbollen in plots of land which were allotted to the citizens in a ballot. After the clearing of the forest more than 18 acres were free and it was possible to use them for vine acreage. During 1870-73 vones were planted.

We do not know whether the beginnings of viniculture in our region go back until the Roman period. That would be possible because in the 2nd and 3rd century at the foot of the Mauracher Berg proofs of a great Roman estate ('villa rustica') were found. . The earliest vineyards in this region are assumed to be established on the slopes of the Mauracher Berg: In 1752 the entire Brestenberg has already been planted with vines. In addition to agriculture and animal husbandry, the cultivation of vines started to get attractive in the 18th century.

The Einbollen, was still densely forested at this time. In the 16th and 17th centuries there was a significant decline in wine production, but the production rises since the 18th century. During 19th century, wine production was evenpromoted even in inaccessible steep slopes such as in the Glottervalley and has become a major source of income.

Therefore they proceeded in 1868 the cutting down of trees at the southern slope of the Einbollen, to use the area for the cultivation of vines. Every citizen could then acquire a parcel of land by one-eighth morning in a ballot and use it for 40 years for the production of wine. The slope with vines was planted in the years 1870 to 1873. In this context, the vine House was built 1872. It offers the wine growers a shelter in case of bad weather conditions and has a menu.

In 2003, the house that even is visible landmark of Denzlingen from further away, it was restored by members of Denzlingen’s community.


The southern slope of the Einbollen with the vineyards of Denzlinger and Glottertäler wine.