Pioneer with an affinity for history
Heinz Schneider, oldest son of a Leiwen vintner, read Business before taking over the father’s estate. In cooperation with other young vintners he formed the ‘Leiwener Jungwinzer’ (Leiwener young vintners) alliance to further the production and marketing of internationally competitive wines and turn back from the making of predominantly sweet mass market wines. He purchased and renovated the former convent, restructured the estate and modernised it to today’s standards. At the beginning of the 90ies he was one of the very first vintners that pioneered the growing of red grapes in the region. .
Career Changer with heart and soul
Susanne Schneider read Economics in Bonn, Frankfurt, Scotland and the USA. Before bringing her skill and knowledge to the wine estate, she worked as a consultant for start-ups and sales director for a medium-sized company. During her 2-year stay in Italy she was able to acquire fundamental wine making knowledge and developed her complex sense for quality and taste. Since 2007, Susanne has been a member of the popular network ‘Vinissima, Frauen & Wein’ (Vinissima, Women & Wine).