The Sites
Lamm vineyard
The Lamm vineyard extends along the foothills just southeast of the famous Heiligenstein vineyard. The profound and fertile soil is made up of loess and plenty of loam. Though “Lamm” translates as “lamb” in English, the name for this historic vineyard actually stems from an Austrian dialect expression for “loam”.The south-facing Lamm vineyard is blessed by a highly favourable microclimate. The unique combination of soil and climate in the Lamm vineyard is responsible for classic wines that marry power and mouth-filling body with focus and firm structure – a top site for expressive, multi-layered Veltliners.
Gaisberg vineyard
Some may consider this site “the little brother” of the Heiligenstein, but for us it is yet another possibility for great wines. Weathered mica-schist covered by cambisol comprises an ideal soil for Riesling with pronounced mineral character.Gaisberg is situated in the foothills southwest of Manhart Mountain on the outskirts of the village Strass. It belongs geologically to the crystalline Bohemian Massif. Our Riesling vines benefit from a south-facing slope and yield wines of unique, inimitable character. The Gaisberg also offers itself for romantic hikes through the vineyards with a fantastic view of the Danube Valley and the majestic Göttweig Monastery on the opposing hillside.
Heiligenstein vineyard
Wine experts regard the Heiligenstein as one of the very best vineyard sites in Europe and we fortunately own land in the heart of this grand cru. Consisting of desert sandstone embedded with volcanic material, this unique terroir yields unique Rieslings of refined style and noble class.The hot microclimate in this convex, south-facing vineyard site enhances aromas characteristic of Riesling. The plots between the vineyards on the Heiligenstein are inhabited by plants and animals that are typically found in much more southerly regions of the Mediterranean zone.