Grape Press in front of the Adenbachtor, Ahrweiler - RLP / Germany
N 50° 32.610 E 007° 05.648
32U E 364962 N 5600796
Historical Grape Press in Ahrweiler.
Waymark Code: WMRXZ6
Location: Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Date Posted: 08/20/2016
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In front of the Adenbachtor stands this old grape press.
It is in a very good condition.The little plaque says:
Alte Weinkelter
Gestiftet von:
Weinstube zum Winzermichel
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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 grape (wine)
Approximate age: 80
Still in Use?: No
Location:
In front of the Adenbachtor
Fee for Access: yes
Manufacturer and model: Not listed
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