aagne winery: Origin, knowledge and experience
The Aagne winery in Hallau in the canton of Schaffhausen stands for viticulture with a clear signature. The family business combines generations of knowledge and experience with modern cellar work. At the Aagne winery, everything – from production and sales to the atmosphere – harmonizes in a modern interplay that combines tradition and innovation. The foundation for the quality and success of the winery was laid through passion, experience and sustainable work. In the vineyards around Hallau, vines thrive on chalky and marly soils that produce elegant wines with a fine structure. Aagne – as a name program – means the own, self-pressed: Wine that brings origin and character into the bottle and represents the Swiss region with precision and clarity.
Stefan Gysel: Winegrower with motivation and enthusiasm
The winery is managed by Stefan Gysel Saxer, a winemaker who runs the business with great dedication and manages the vineyards and cellar with the same consistency. His motivation to take the next step every year characterizes the style of the wines. Supported by the family – including Nadine Saxer – a team is formed that combines enthusiasm and discipline. Out of passion and conviction, the team wants to create something special that reflects the uniqueness and quality of their wines. Manual work in the vines, low yields, careful foliage work and precise harvesting are the cornerstones. This results in wines that make origin, knowledge and experience tangible in every bottle.
Viticulture, vineyards and grapes
The vineyards are sheltered in and around Hallau. The microclimate favors a long growing season in which the grapes ripen slowly. The vineyards play a central role in the quality of the grapes and enable sustainable cultivation, which has a positive effect on the end product. The focus is on the vine: soil health, biodiversity and targeted yield regulation ensure balance and ripeness.
The grapes are harvested with particular care and a lot of manual work in the vineyard to ensure the highest quality. Grape varieties such as Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling (Riesling-Silvaner) are cultivated, supplemented by other grape varieties depending on the location. The aim is to produce wines that respect the vintage and reflect the character of the region.
Pinot Noir rosé: freshness, finesse and “Noir rosé 2024”
The Pinot Noir Rosé is considered a flagship wine. It has a delicate color with brilliant reflections, smells of red berries and delicate herbs on the nose and remains clear, juicy and with a precise finish on the palate. The Pinot Noir Rosé 2024 – often referred to as “noir rosé 2024” – follows in the footsteps of its predecessors: animating, elegant and versatile, from aperitifs to light cuisine. In the context of competitions and tastings, for example at Vinum World, this style is appreciated as a modern, delicately fruity interpretation of Pinot.
Pinot Noir: terroir as the common thread
Pinot Noir is traditionally at home in Hallau. The grape variety produces wines with tension, fine tannin structure and length on the local soils. Pinot Noir has a long tradition in Schaffhausen’s Blauburgunderland in particular and benefits from the region’s unique terroir.
From fresh Pinot to selected barrique wines, aagne weingut spans an arc that combines drinking pleasure and ageing potential. The classic variant, the Noir Classic, exemplifies the traditional quality and authenticity of these wines.
Merlot is also represented in the range as a powerful, spicy red wine with fruity notes.
Sauvignon Blanc: Herbal freshness and clarity
Sauvignon Blanc is the white spearhead alongside Riesling-Silvaner. It combines herbal spice with citrus freshness, displays a clear structure and precise acidity. Chardonnay also complements the white range with its varietal elegance and freshness and underlines the versatility of the wines on offer. It is straightforward on the palate, with fine green notes, without sacrificing drinkability. Its character unfolds particularly harmoniously in combination with aperitifs and light dishes.
Grape varieties, style and vintages
The range of grape varieties remains clear but focused: Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc are complemented by Riesling and Riesling-Silvaner respectively. The result is modern wines with character that let the region, the family and the vintage speak for themselves. Vintage typicity is intentional: slight differences in color, aroma and structure reflect the conditions of the respective year and make each bottle a small contemporary document.
New ideas and innovative approaches are constantly being incorporated into cultivation and winemaking in order to further develop the quality and originality of the wines.
Family, generations and everyday life at the winery
The family business thrives on short paths and clear decisions. The family takes responsibility from the vineyard to the sale. Tastings at the winery, insights into the cellar and photos from the vineyards make it possible to experience how wine is made. Direct contact is encouraged: Advice, conversation and exchange are part of the self-image – a winery that shows closeness without sacrificing professionalism.
Awards, presence and “Vinum World”
The wines of the aagne winery are regularly present at tastings. Whether Pinot Noir Rosé, Pinot in different versions or the white line: ratings and awards underline the quality level – the Rheinriesling also impresses time and again with its varietal typicity and outstanding quality.
The exchange with the trade press and tasters – for example in the context of “Vinum World” – sharpens the external view and provides feedback that flows back into the vineyards and cellar.
Conclusion: Aagne winery stands for precision and origin
The Aagne winery shows how viticulture can work today: family-run, local and at the same time open to development. Wine, vine, vintage and location form the foundation; the family’s knowledge, experience and enthusiasm give shape to the wines. The aim is always to create a good product of the highest quality and authenticity. The result is a profile that brings Hallau and Switzerland into the bottle in a contemporary way.
Frequently asked questions about the Aagne Winery
Who runs the aagne winery?
The family business is managed by Stefan Gysel Saxer. The family stands united behind the project and brings motivation, knowledge and experience to the vineyards and cellar.
Which wines are considered flagships?
Pinot Noir Rosé (including the Pinot Noir Rosé 2024), various types of Pinot and Sauvignon Blanc are particularly popular. The Riesling-Silvaner line is also impressive.
Where are the vineyards?
The vineyards are located in and around Hallau. The terroir of chalky soils and the mild climate allow the grapes to ripen for a long time and give the wines structure and finesse.
How do you describe the style of the wines?
Clear, straightforward and with a distinctive character. Precise on the nose, elegant on the palate with fine pressure and a clean finish. Modern wines with character that make the region tangible.