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+49 6322-5389 Alice Fitz - Konrad Fitz - Johann Fitz (8th and 9th generation at Fitz-Ritter) Sektkellerei Fitz KG Weinstrasse Nord 51 67098 Bad Dürkheim

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The history of the Fitz family is deeply imbedded in the archives of both Palatinate and German history. Although the estate itself was passed on through daughters three times during the more than two centuries since its founding in 1785, thus effecting a change in its name, it has remained in a direct line within the same family. Some ancestors have been outspoken, liberal politicians, such as Johann „The Red Fitz", who in 1832 led the uprising of local vintners against the reigning King at the „Hambach Festival" in protest against unfair taxation and restrictions on freedom of speech during what is considered by historians to be the „First Hour of Democracy in Germany". In 1837, he was the first to bring Champange to the region. Another former estate owner and inhabitant of the house, Rudolph Christmann, was a member of the „First German Parliament" in the Pauls Church in Frankfurt in 1848. Of the 180 members of this historic, founding Parliament, three are related to the owners of this prominent Read more »

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April 2012

Fitz-Ritter Gewürztraminer Spätlese 2005

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Wine review by Local Vinacular
December 2011

Fitz Ritter Riesling Sekt

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Sweet smells of apples and honey, a little floral. Sweet tasting too, though the bubbles are a little overly fizzy and harsh. I have mixed emotions about this. I want to drink it with crackers and cheese. Read More

Wine review by kate statton
December 2011

Fitz Ritter Riesling Sekt

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Good ripe melon with hints of biscuit on the backend, mild acidity and a balanced finish Read More

Wine review by KristinW
November 2011

Fitz-Ritter Gewürztraminer Spätlese 2008

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i have had alot of different wines they where all dry then i herd of sweet this was the first sweet wine i had and i simply loved it and im trying to find it in stores without ordering on line i couldnt get enough of it awsome Read More

Wine review by jerkboy
Apr 7, 2010

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August 2009

Fitz-Ritter Gewürztraminer Spätlese 2006

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This is my favorite wine. I crave it's sweet taste. The little store around the corner from me went out of business who sold it before. And, i asked another local wine distributor to try and located it and he couldn't for resale. Now, I need to stock up on it. Read More

Wine review by amv0804
May 2009

Fitz-Ritter Gewürztraminer Spätlese 2006

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Smooth, sweet, and fruity. One of my favorites. Read More

Wine review by pavee12
April 2009

Fitz-Ritter Riesling Kabinett Dürkheimer Hochbenn 2003

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Light yellow color, smells like pineapple, earthy wood flavors, dry Read More

Wine review by Jermzzy
Apr 16, 2009

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April 2008

Fitz-Ritter Gewürztraminer Spätlese 2004

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Wine review by CAMEIJER
December 2007

Fitz-Ritter Gewürztraminer Spätlese 2004

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The cooking spice cabinet bursts out of this baby... perfect wine for the ... ... ... is known. You gotta try Fitz Ritter Sekt... killer quality and value sparkler Read More

Wine review by EKH
October 2007

Fitz-Ritter Riesling Kabinett Dürkheimer Hochbenn 2003

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Wine review by technobarbie