Kanzem Explained

Type:Ortsgemeinde
Image Coa:DEU Kanzem COA.svg
Coordinates:49.6667°N 6.5756°W
Image Plan:Kanzem in TR.svg
State:Rheinland-Pfalz
District:Trier-Saarburg
Verbandsgemeinde:Konz
Elevation:145
Area:4.29
Postal Code:54441
Area Code:06501
Licence:TR
Gemeindeschlüssel:07 2 35 055
Website:www.kanzem.de
Mayor:Johann Peter Mertes[1]
Leader Term:2019 - 24
Party:independent

Kanzem is a municipality in the Trier-Saarburg district, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.

Located along the river Saar, the village of Kanzem is renowned for the quality of its wines. Its architecture is marked by the presence of several historic vineyards, including the Weingut Le Gallais, von Othegraven, Rautenstrauch and Cantzheim.

The winery Weingut von Othegraven, which is organized in the Association of German Prädikat Wine Estates (VDP), is located in this village.[2] Günther Jauch is its owner.

History

From 18 July 1946 to 6 June 1947 Kanzem, in its then municipal boundary, formed part of the Saar Protectorate.

Notes and References

  1. https://www.wahlen.rlp.de/de/kw/wahlen/kd/gebiete/2350000000000.html Direktwahlen 2019, Landkreis Trier-Saarburg
  2. Web site: Von Othegraven Winery, Kanzem an der Saar · Contact . 2021-01-28 . www.von-othegraven.de.