Sprankelend Hageland Wine Fest in our vineyard - August 29th & 30th.
Open winebar - PickNick between the vines >> Book your ticket here
BOUTIQUE WINERY IN ANTWERP
15 years ago we planted our first vines as an experimental project on a southern facing slope in Maaseik. A few years later, we added the lovely, sun drenched vineyards in Houwaart and Holsbeek (both Hageland) to our portfolio. Today, we create fine Belgian wines, from estate grown grapes, all picked by hand.
All production is done at our urban boutique winery in the city centre of Antwerp. We opt for manual labour without pumps or machines and use gravity as much as possible, and electricity and water only sparingly. Our wines are hardly manipulated, not clarified or filtered so are suitable for vegan wine lovers. The winery has a little shop, it’s a unique venue to host small groups for tastings or events.
REGENERATIVE
We proudly work with what nature offers because we believe it results in a unique balance that has become the signature of our wine. Our vineyards are completely free of herbicides and insecticides. We are proud to practice regenerative viticulture. Sustainable. We’ve taken the approach of natural biodiversity that’s stimulated by (not) working the soil and growing flowers and herbs throughout the vineyard.
CULTIVATED BY HAND
Patrick Nijs is both the winegrower and the winemaker, and one can say he has wine flowing through his veins. But even more, Patrick is passionate about creatively using what nature has to offer. Working in the vineyard and crafting wine is a long-life passion.
Apart from his wine growing studies in Suze-la-Rousse (Rhône/France), he’s also graduated WSET Diploma. he was admitted as a student Master of Wine at the prestigious Institute of Masters of Wine in London. He is recognized as an enthusiastic teacher of viticulture and wine knowledge.
Patrick is joined by two equally passionate colleagues Helen and Gert-Jan to make Wijnfaktorij a reality.
A FULL RANGE
We produce wine in a very natural way: no fining or filtration, no sugar or enzymes... natural fermented grape juice, nothing more, nothing less.
Every year we produce Chansaar in red, white, rosé, pétnat and primeur. In exeptional years we are challenged to create our gastronomic Kontreir in red, white and amber.
DISCOVER OUR WINES
Wine chats on Saturdays (small groups on Thursdays too)
Formula 1
3x Chansaar + Ruby Sec
The ideal introduction to the wines of Wijnfaktorij. Start with the disgorging of the Chansaar PétNat Rosé, followed by a choice of two Chansaar white, rosé, or red, and finish with our renowned Ruby Sec in Port style.
Price 30 euros pp - Homemade appetizers 15 euros pp
Always private, 2-8pax
Formula 2
2x Chansaar + Kontreir + Ruby Sec
For the curious wine lover who would like to compare our entry-level Chansaar with a gastronomic masterpiece Kontreir. Choose from Chansaar Red, Rosé, or White, and Kontreir White, Red, or Orange. Finish with our renowned Ruby Sec in Port Style.
Price 42.50 euros pp - Homemade appetizers 15 euros pp
Always private, 2-8pax
Formula 3
1x Chansaar + 2x Kontreir + Ruby Sec
The crème de la crème for the true connoisseur. Starting with disgorging the PétNat rosé, choice of 2 Kontreir (White, Red or Orange), and finishing with the Ruby Sec in Port style.
Price 55 euros pp - Homemade appetizers 15 euros pp
Always private, 2-8pax
SPARKLING HAGELAND: OPEN VINEYARD FEST
29-30th Aug '26
Every year during the last weekend of August we open our vineyard gates for a real wine fest. Feel free to join for good company and open winebar.
PickNick
Imagine sipping our delicious wines on a cosy blanket in the vineyard. Family or good friends around. PickNick in our habitat.
Open Winebar
All our wine by the glass: Chansaar, Kontreir and Miljaar are served as you please. Tasting formulas available.
Team Events
Do you feel like visiting us with a group of friends or colleagues, contact us. We would be happy to host your event.
Different grape varieties
Hectares
Chansaar
Kontreir
Had a fantastic wine tasting at Patrick and Chloé's. Extensive knowledge and passion were shared, and it left us wanting more! They will definitely see us back here soon! Everything is produced on a small scale but with the very best quality.
Very passionate winemaker. I had the pleasure of experiencing a delightful tasting. The enthusiasm and passion with which Patrick promotes his unique wines make me even more eager to taste other products.
The wines themselves are very complex and pleasant. The flavors change beautifully in the glass, making every sip a different experience.
It is highly recommended to go and experience a tasting. The food pairing fits the various products perfectly.
Had a wonderful wine tasting. Lots of enthusiasm, knowledge, and a unique and creative owner. And on top of that, amazing wines.
