STORY
What is the story behind Franz von Fein? What does his name stand for? We would like to take you on a journey into his life. His hospitality and attitude to life inspire us and have made us what we are today.
BIRTH
In the Black Forest (Germany)
GARDENING ACTIVITIES
In the herb garden of the local pharmacy
STUDIES
Pharmacy and botany
around 1890
1910-1920
COLORFUL YEARS
1920s
“In the red light of the setting sun, Franz von Fein returns to the castle courtyard with a box under his arm. The windows glow in amber light. Joyful voices and music can be heard from inside. The hustle and bustle behind the oak doors is as colorful as the round panes of glass. Every corner of the interior is a scene in itself. There is exuberant dancing, jamming, laughing and gesticulating. Different people from all directions come together at the castle.
Franz welcomes everyone. Colorful and genuine. Just as they are.
Franz von Fein knows what he needs now: the box he has brought with him is opened. Inside is a finely tuned selection of drinks and delicacies. The aperitif is a brightly colored tonic, accompanied by regional delicacies - Franz's ritual to start the night until sunrise! People still talk about this and other celebrations today.”
BOTANICAL HERB GARDEN
Subsequent years
Creation of a comprehensive herb garden with native and exotic herbs.
Franz created non-alcoholic reductions and herbal distillates from the exotic fruits, herbs and spices of his guests. They are presented to friends as a reminiscence of times spent together
THE APERITIF
DAMIT KÖSTLICHES UNVERGESSEN BLEIBT
Based on his inspiring life story, we have reissued the Franz von Fein tonic as probably the first South German aperitif and interpreted it in a modern way.
Franz von Fein aperitif means: multifaceted, intoxicating joie de vivre and a sensation in a glass. With and without alcohol.
TOKYO, BEIJING, SOUTHEAST ASIA, LATIN AMERICA - IDEA & INSPIRATION
Every place we lived brought us closer to a new eating and drinking culture. We tasted tea varieties and herbs at tea ceremonies in China and learned about the perfectionism of sushi chefs in Japan. We were amazed by surprising combinations in South-East Asia and the intensity of spices in Latin America.
“Being away from home for an extended period of time makes what was once familiar something special”
SOUTHERN GERMAN MANUFACTORIES
We visit numerous southern German manufacturers and get to know their working methods
DEVELOPMENT OF THE NON-ALCOHOLIC FRANZ VON FEIN APERITIF
In two varieties: Bernstein and Rubin.
COMPANY FOUNDATION AND THE FIRST PRODUCT CHARGE
In memory of the lifestyle of our namesake, we toast to the first batch of aperitifs with friends on a small castle in Southern Germany.
FRANZ VON FEIN TASTING ROOM & STORE
Our tasting room and store is opening in Munich's Westend. Come by and visit!
THE NEW FRANZ VON FEIN MANUFACTORE
Our new manufactory opens in the beautiful town of Tübingen - our home town.
2014-2017
2017
2019 - 2020
2020
2021
Juni 2023
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