Grape Press in front of the Seniorenheim, Ahrweiler - RLP / Germany
N 50° 32.602 E 007° 05.892
32U E 365250 N 5600774
Historical Grape Press in Ahrweiler.
Waymark Code: WMRWX6
Location: Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Date Posted: 08/15/2016
Views: 6
In front of the seniors home stands this old grape press.
It is in a very good condition.The little plaque says:
Historischer Weinkelter
Restauriert vom
Förder und Freundeskreis
St. Maria - Josef e.V.
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The whole Ahrtal was and is a wine-growing area.
We could find grape presses in every village and in all kinds of size.
The big ones nowadays are used as decoration for the town sign or promotion signs, mostly for local winemaker.
The smaller presses are used for decoration, often covered with flowers or ivy.
Most of these presses are in a very good condition cause they are well-kept by their owner.
Use or Purpose of Equipment: Press wine grapes
Approximate age: 80
Still in Use?: No
Location:
In front of the Seniorenheim
Fee for Access: yes
Manufacturer and model: Not listed
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