Kupferberg Terrasse
These hillside sparkling wine cellars were built in 1850 on a site where the Romans had cultivated vines and cellared wine. The Kupferberg family expanded them to create 60 seven-story-deep vaulted cellars—the deepest in the world. The winery has a splendid collection of glassware; posters from the belle époque period (1898–1914); richly carved casks from the 18th and 19th centuries; and the Traubensaal (Grape Hall), a tremendous example of the Art Nouveau style. Tours, Saturdays only, of the cellars and museum last one hour plus time for a sparkling wine tasting, and involve lots of stairs. Reservations for tours are required and can be made online. The Kupferberg Terrassen restaurant here is a lovely place to dine before or after your tour, and offers an excellent-value two-course lunch menu.
