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Where fine wines thrive
Each wine region has its own unique characteristics, from the soil and climate to the topography, which have a decisive influence on the character and quality of the wines grown there. Immerse yourself in the world of vineyards, discover the diversity of terroirs and learn more about how these unique conditions shape the unmistakable taste of our wines.
Ried Seeberg
Located in the west of the village of Zöbing and facing south, the Riede Seeberg is located at about 300 meters above sea level. From a climatic point of view, the situation is already under the influence of the cool Waldviertel. The special tension between hot days and cool nights allows the grapes to ripen slowly.
We had our first harvest in 2013. Effort and plague have paid off, our assortment is enriched by an extraordinary wine. Our Riesling Seeberg is multi-layered and, thanks to its location and the way the soil has been worked, the wine invites you to philosophize and even meditate.
Ried Steinhaus
The upper soil consists of a very small support (up to 40 centimetres) of loamy to sandy clay in combination with gneiss and mica slate. Due to the numerous different layers of humus, the Steinhaus vineyard produces very multi-layered and complex wines. Due to the volcanic incisions, relatively many loose stones are transported to the surface.
On the one hand, this results in difficult soil cultivation, on the other hand, the high proportion of stone allows the daily solar energy to be stored and released into the night. This leads to a particularly even ripening and expression of the terroir-influenced aromas and the wines have very high storage potential.
Ried Kogelberg
The Zöbinger Kogelberg is a foothill of the Waldviertel high plateau and one of the northernmost top locations in the Kamptal. The south-facing slope is divided into terraces and the large temperature differences between extreme sunshine during the day and the fresh Waldviertel night promote the fine fruitiness of the wine. Crystalline rocks (“primary rock”), predominantly mica schist and amphibolite, form the bedrock. A combination that gives the Rieslings grown here a fresh, northern flavor.
Ried Loisium
In the wine cellar, inspired by a glass of wine or two, New York architect Steven Holl drew the first sketches of LOISIUM at 4 o’clock in the morning. The “WeinWelt Vinothek & Kellerlabyrinth” and the “Wine & Spa Hotel” in the middle of the Steininger vineyards were realized according to this design. This first sketch can be seen on the label of the Grüner Veltliner from the LOISIUM vineyard. The family is lucky to be sitting on this monopoly position.
Ried Steinleiten
The name already describes the location and the nature of the soil. On the plateau of the village of Mollands, the vineyards slope southeast into the heart of the Kamptal. There is only a thin layer of loess and gneiss. The vines have to work hard to extract their nourishment from the layers of rock further down. The result is a wine with rich aromas, minerality and a structured body with substance.
Ried Kittmannsberg
From the early morning hours until the evening, this single location is in the sun. The soil consists mainly of loess, which stores the water and releases it to the vine whenever necessary. Thanks to the deep soils, the vines can root very deep here and thus survive even long dry periods unscathed. Due to the special microclimate, the grapes ripen slowly and can remain on the vine until they reach physiological ripeness.
In the Riede Kittmannsberg, particularly concentrated and multi-layered Veltliners thrive. The grapes absorb the terroir and produce wines with a high concentration of aromas.
Ried Lamm
Southeastern slope foot of the Heiligenstein and one of the hottest locations in the Kamptal. The soil gives this vineyard its name: the “Loam” or “Laam”, or loam, together with loess forms the fertile, deep subsoil. In the higher parts up to the Heiligenstein, the siltstones and sandstones of the Zöbing Formation, which lie under loess, come to light. Many top wineries cultivate expressive and multi-layered Veltliners here.
Ried Dechant
The soil is characterized by deep loess, which allows an optimal water supply of the vines. Thanks to its south-easterly orientation, the site is protected from the wind from the north-east, which allows the grapes to ripen evenly and makes the Dechant a good red wine island in the Kamptal.
Ried Heiligenstein
The Heiligenstein is one of the very best vineyards in Europe for most wine lovers. On the steep terraces, mostly desert sandstone and volcanic slate, mainly Riesling vines grow, which produce powerful, mineral wines with incredible storage potential, precise structure, reminiscent of white, often exotic fruits.
The interplay between hot temperatures during the day and cool nights gives the grapes a lively acidity. The microclimate promotes aromas characteristic of the noble Riesling grape variety. In addition to the vines, there are unique flora and fauna.
Ried Panzaun
The deep, humus-rich soil on the Panzaun high plateau provides the ideal conditions for good Pinot Blanc.
Pinot Blanc has always been present here in the Kamptal, alongside our Grüner Veltliners and Rieslings it is one of our favorite varieties. There is a very special relationship to this vineyard. The vines were chosen, refined and raised by ourselves. He is now just the right age – no longer youthful and wild, but mature and at the height of his time.
The grapes are harvested at around 19° KMW and the wine is matured in small oak barrels for six months. The wine is then bottled and brought to the second fermentation with the natural sugar residue. After the second fermentation, the raw sparkling wine is left on the lees for longer to achieve a subtle creaminess and a fine mousseux.