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OUR WINES

Biological

For us, organic farming first and foremost means improving wine quality. Organic farming also means respecting nature and the environment, thinking in terms of ecological cycles, and avoiding synthetic chemical pesticides, herbicides, chemical fertilizers (artificial fertilizers), and genetic engineering. "Organic viticulture" is neither a fad nor a new invention; it stands for a traditional, time-honored, and natural way of dealing with crops and nature, combining traditional know-how with new scientific findings. Targeted, soil-adapted vegetation between the vines not only promotes the natural buildup of humus, but also contributes to ecological diversity. This can be illustrated by comparing a hay meadow with a diverse range of flowers to a short, trimmed garden lawn. Insects, worms, birds, and many other beneficial organisms can only be found where there is a diverse range of flowers.

Pest infestation isn't the only thing that decimates organic winemakers' yields. Avoiding chemical fertilizers also reduces harvests. The vine's yield adapts to natural conditions. On terraced vineyards, these include stony, barren, dry, and nitrogen-poor soils. The average yield is approximately 25–50% lower than that of conventional viticulture. However, a "natural yield" produces more full-bodied wines with high potential. These wines are typical of the variety and site, possess a diverse range of components, and a wealth of aromas that emphasize the terroir.

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OUR WINES

Hand-picked – quality you can taste

Our wine represents true craftsmanship and uncompromising quality. From day one, we dedicate ourselves to each vine with the utmost care. The vines are cared for entirely by hand – with a deep understanding of nature and a watchful eye for every detail.

When harvest time arrives, every grape is picked by hand. This selective harvest ensures that only the best fruit finds its way into our wines. Each berry is carefully inspected to ensure only fully ripe and healthy grapes are processed.

Nothing is left to chance in the cellar either. Here, we accompany the wine with the same dedication and attention to detail that characterizes it in the vineyard. Every step of the vinification process is personally overseen to ensure the authentic characteristics of the terroir and the quality of the grapes reach the bottle.

With this passion for craftsmanship, we create wines that not only promise the highest level of enjoyment, but also tell the story of their origins – wines that are authentic, unique, and full of personality.

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Old knowledge passed on

Our wines are pressed and aged from single vineyards. We consciously avoid so-called "fining agents," and the fermentation of the grape juice is carried out not by "industrial yeasts," but by the site-specific microbial fauna (spontaneous fermentation). For this reason, we consciously strive to distance ourselves from the industrialization of wine by offering an authentic product. We practice viticulture and cellar management as a joyful craft that presents a new challenge every year. Thus, we let fashions and buzzwords pass us by and continue to produce a wine that reflects the soil, the climate, and the people who produce it.

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OUR WINES

In the basement

Every winemaker's goal must be to convey the quality matured in the vineyard into the wine glass. Modern cellar technology cannot replace the quality that develops in the vineyard!

Our wines are pressed and aged from single vineyards. We consciously avoid so-called "fining agents," and the fermentation of the grape juice is carried out not by "industrial yeasts," but by the site-specific microbial fauna (spontaneous fermentation). For this reason, we consciously strive to distance ourselves from the industrialization of wine by offering an authentic product. We practice viticulture and cellar management as a joyful craft that presents a new challenge every year. Thus, we let fashions and buzzwords pass us by and continue to produce a wine that reflects the soil, the climate, and the people who produce it.

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03.05 - 04.05.2025

10 – 18 Uhr

10.04 - 12.04.2025
17.04 - 19.04.2025
15.05 - 17.05.2025
05.06 - 07.06.2025
12.06 - 14.06.2025
17.07 - 19.07.2025
24.07 - 26.07.2025
07.08 - 09.08.2025
04.09 - 06.09.2025

Jeweils von 16 – 21 Uhr
Küche bis 20.30 Uhr geöffnet

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Directions from Vienna

The quickest way to get from Vienna to Dürnstein in the Wachau is by car, taking the A22 and then the S5, before switching to the B3, which runs directly along the Danube. Alternatively, you can take the train from Vienna Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof to Krems and then continue to Dürnstein by bus or taxi. The route offers picturesque views of the vineyards and the Danube.

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