Schiffswanderweg

During infrastructure works for land consolidation, Roman pressing facilities from the 4th century and the 2nd century AD were discovered in 1985 and 1991, - not far from each other - on the edge of the famous vineyard 'Piesporter Goldtröpfchen'. The facility from the 4th century was restored faithfully to its original state. In total, this facility included a grape press, 7 basins, and several cellars. The size of the must basins and the storage capacity of the cellars suggest that the vineyard area of Piesport at the time already covered at least 60 hectares. The management of such an area and the operation of such a large facility were more suited to a state entity than a private business.