Where the vineyards are located

Our 25 hectares of vineyards can be found on two mountains; on the hillsides of the Bisamberg in the southerly and southeastern slopes, including the renowned sections of Herrenholz, Jungenberg, Gabrissen, Rothen, Breiten, and Wiesthalen. The soil here consists primarily of sandy, calcium-rich loam.

And also on the other side of the Danube, the Nussberg, the best known Viennese wine-growing mountain. Here, for several years now, we have leased vineyards of six vine-hectares, rooted in soil of muschelkalk-weathered stone, which lends the wine an especially earthy tone.

Our work in the vineyard

Vine cultivation in our vineyards is particularly conservation-oriented – this maintains the quality of the grapes and the consistency of the ground soils. We do not use mineral fertilizers. The necessary humus is provided by a natural, organic fertilization system with a plant mixture that is specially adapted to dry areas. The clearing between the rows of vines is maintained strictly by hand. We do not use even the gentlest of herbicides.

A great deal of labor is invested in the vineyards, even during the vegetation period. In nearly every vineyard, the outgrowths – late-ripening side branches – are cut away from the vine zone, to minimize foliage and subsequent shading of the grapes.

In August, leaves are removed from the vine zone and the grape yield is lowered; thus we achieve more highly concentrated and valuable wines. Furthermore, the plants are less likely to be affected by fungi and the grapes stay healthier.

In autumn the most important and labor-intensive time begins: the picking of the grapes. Solid organization and a highly motivated team make the often long and strenuous days much more bearable. For this, we extend a special thanks to our entire staff.