Great wines have their origin in the vineyard.

We take special care of our vines, with short pruning, intensive canopy management, strict thinning out and rigorous selecting before and during harvest. By hand picking each vineyard several times during harvest, we can guarantee that only grapes with the highest physiological maturity are selected.

A crucial aspect in wine production is the “terroir” - the interaction between microclimate, soil and the site, combined with the cultivation and the care taken throughout the whole process. Based on our experience and the detailed knowledge of each and every vineyard, it allows us to emphasise the distinct character of each grape variety.

Kamptal's most famous site, the Heiligenstein is where our Riesling vineyards are planted, naturally facing towards the south. This site is thought to be amongst the oldest geological formations within the region at approximately 270 million years old (Permian). A combination of primeval rock which has pushed through the surrounding area and the top soil consisting of weathered crystalline rock, volcanic and desert sands provide a fine mixture of minerals for the vines and, in addition, accumulate warmth within the soil. Between the vines the flora and fauna is similar to the southern and Mediterranean regions of Europe. At the preserved stone terraces a combination of soil, exposure, microclimate and the care of the vintner creates an authentic terroir Riesling.