Goldhand Sektkellerei (Goldhand Sparkling Wine Cellar), Mainz

The Goldhand Sparkling Wine Cellar (Goldhand Sektkellerei) in Mainz is a vital part of the city’s heritage, standing alongside figures like Johannes Gutenberg and the festive spirit of Carnival. Established in 1857 as a winery, the cellar transformed into a sparkling wine producer in 1957, capitalizing on the ideal conditions of its historic vaulted cellars.

The cellar’s iconic golden hand logo represents the exceptional quality of its sparkling wines, known as Sekt. With over 40 varieties of sparkling wines, including the exclusive Gold Cuvée and Gold Champagne, the Goldhand Sektkellerei has earned a reputation for small cuvées of superb quality. The family business, now run by Walter Könitz, his son Robert, and operations manager Antonio Ferraiuolo, is renowned for its expertise in both contract sparkling services and in-house production.

The cellar’s commitment to preserving the unique characteristics of base wines, which ferment in over 50 stainless steel tanks, sets it apart in the sparkling wine industry. Serving winemakers from all over Germany, Goldhand Sparkling Wine Cellar is a leader in custom production, fulfilling individual requests with finesse and precision. A visit to this sparkling wine cellar offers a taste of Mainz’s proud history and its golden touch in sparkling wine.