Gutswein

Gutswein is a German wine term referring to a wine from a specific estate or producer, as opposed to a generic regional designation. The word "Guts" translates to estate or property, and "wein" means wine. Therefore, Gutswein signifies wine produced from grapes grown on the vineyard land owned and managed by the winery itself. This designation often implies a higher degree of quality control and a distinct expression of the producer's terroir. It is not a legally defined quality category like Prädikatswein in the German Wine Law, but rather a descriptor used by wineries to highlight the origin and direct management of their wine. Wines labeled Gutswein are typically sold as entry-level or estate wines from a particular producer. Consumers may associate Gutswein with wines that offer a good value and a clear connection to the vineyard and the winemaker's philosophy.