Apostelhoeve's dutch wine

The Dutch wine tradition dates back to Roman times. After the Middle Ages, the tradition of winemaking in the Netherlands gave way to other forms of agriculture. In 1970, the first vines were reintroduced on the southern slopes of the Jekerdal at Apostelhoeve, following the decision of fruit grower Hugo Hulst to establish a vineyard. The first harvest in 1973 produced 1,400 bottles of wine. Today, Apostelhoeve produces more than 110,000 bottles of wine annually. The soil of the Louwberg consists of gravel and marl, topped with a layer of loess, which is particularly well-suited for grape cultivation.

At the Apostelhoeve, one of the most beautiful spots in Limburg on the top of the Louwberg, stands Limburg's oldest and one of the largest wine estates in the Netherlands. The Apostelhoeve currently spans 20 hectares, where five different grape varieties are cultivated: Müller-Thurgau, Auxerrois, Riesling, Pinot Gris, and since 2020, Viognier. These grape varieties produce seven excellent dry white wines:  Müller-Thurgau, Auxerrois, Apostelhoeve Cuvée XII, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Gris Barriques en Viognier. In addition, Apostelhoeve also produces three fine sparkling wines: Riesling Brut, the Apostelhoeve Cuvée XII Brut and the Apostelhoeve Cuvée St. Pieter Brut.