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<\/p>\nAnyone hearing about the Canisius vineyard for the first time usually reacts with the same question: “Wine from the Dachau region? That\u2019s impossible.” Yet the answer is: It is possible. This is demonstrated by the passion project of the Gro\u00dfmann-Neuh\u00e4usler family from Pasenbach near Munich\u2014a family with agricultural roots in potatoes, vegetables, and preserves. What began as a bold idea has now become the first organically cultivated vineyard in the Dachau region near Munich.<\/p>\n
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Driven by a passion for wine, Peter Gro\u00dfmann-Neuh\u00e4usler had long harbored a desire to grow and produce his own wine; the only thing missing was the right vineyard site. When he acquired the Arzbach hillside\u2014historically known as the “Weinbreite”\u2014a few years ago, everything suddenly became clear: “I knew right away that this was where we would plant the vines for our first wine from the Dachau region.”<\/p>\n
No sooner said than done\u2014the first vines were planted in 2021. His son, Johannes Gro\u00dfmann-Neuh\u00e4usler, supported the project from day one: “The vines thrived better than expected. We were out on the hillside almost every day\u2014it was a wonderful project, but also a demanding one.” The inaugural harvest took place in 2023. After securing a partner for the pressing process and pouring a great deal of passion and heart into the individual grape varieties, the first bottles were finally filled in March 2024.<\/p>\n
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The current range includes three white wines, one red wine, and a ros\u00e9. The wines are now available from selected wine merchants and restaurants, as well as directly at the estate. An online shop is currently being set up.<\/p>\n
“Most partners are immediately enthusiastic when they taste the wine for the first time. Naturally, we are pleased that the wine tastes good. But many are equally excited by the idea behind it: we are leveraging the potential of new grape varieties and changing climatic conditions to combine regional character with high-quality wine enjoyment in the Dachau region near Munich,” says wine expert and nephew Christoph Alessandri, who supports the family project with marketing.<\/p>\n
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It is no coincidence that wine can now be grown in the Dachau region. Longer growing seasons and milder winters have significantly altered conditions in recent years. What would once have been barely possible in climatic terms now works surprisingly well with the right grape varieties. For Weinberg Canisius, however, the goal is not to produce the largest possible volume of wine. Instead, the focus is on making responsible use of these new opportunities and demonstrating the potential of a region not previously associated with viticulture.<\/p>\n
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It was clear from the start: if we were going to make wine, it had to be organic. That is why Weinberg Canisius consistently focuses on fungus-resistant grape varieties\u2014known as *PiWis*. These are significantly more robust against fungal diseases and require far less crop protection than traditional varieties. Especially in a region with higher rainfall like Upper Bavaria, they provide the foundation for organic viticulture.<\/p>\n
Today, varieties such as Souvignier Gris, Hibernal, Sauvitage, Cabernet Cantor, and Cabernet Cortis grow on the Arzbach hillside\u2014innovative grapes offering exciting flavor profiles and great future potential. From the fresh citrus, quince, stone fruit, and herbal notes of the white wines to the spicy reds derived from Cabernet Sauvignon lineages, each variety brings its own unique character to the glass.<\/p>\n
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Just a few kilometers outside Munich lies the Arzbach hillside, offering views of the Alps, the Frauenkirche, and the Olympic Tower\u2014a setting well worth a visit for many day-trippers.<\/p>\n
In 2025, the family hosted a wine festival at their own vineyard for the first time, featuring guided tours through the vines, tastings of organic wines, and insights into viticulture. More than 1,000 guests attended, enjoying the wines and the atmosphere amidst the vines in beautiful weather. The vineyard is intended to remain a place where people come together; through vineyard tours, tastings, and other events, the family aims to bring people together in the long term and demonstrate that wine culture is by no means limited to traditional wine-growing regions.<\/p>\n
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“For us, it\u2019s about breaking new ground and combining tradition with innovation\u2014in a region not previously known for winemaking,” says winemaker and farmer Peter Gro\u00dfmann-Neuh\u00e4usler. Even though viticulture demands a great deal of time, patience, and manual labor, Weinberg Canisius remains, above all, a labor of love. Perhaps that is precisely the secret to its success. After all, the most exciting ideas often emerge where no one is looking for them\u2014and where people have the courage to follow their passion.<\/p>\n
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More information:<\/p>\n
Website: www.weinberg-canisius.de<\/p>\n
Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/weinberg_canisius<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Wer zum ersten Mal vom Weinberg Canisius h\u00f6rt, reagiert meist mit derselben Frage: “Wein aus dem Dachauer Land? Das geht doch gar nicht.” Und die Antwort ist: Doch. Es geht. Das zeigt das Herzensprojekt der Familie Gro\u00dfmann-Neuh\u00e4usler aus Pasenbach bei M\u00fcnchen, die mit Kartoffeln, Gem\u00fcse und Konserven ihre Wurzeln in der Landwirtschaft hat. Was als mutige Idee begann, ist heute der erste biologisch bewirtschaftete Weinberg im Dachauer Land bei M\u00fcnchen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3886,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[82],"class_list":["post-3879","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-weinberg-canisius","category-2","description-off"],"yoast_head":"\n