the vineyards (Rieden)
The highest-ranking geographical vineyard classifications are single-site wines. A site is defined by its unique composition of microclimate and soil, which clearly distinguish it from other sites. These delimitations are often the result of the individual directional orientation of the terraces or different soil compositions, or are due to differing climatic influences.
Offenberg | 1ÖTW
Situated at the lower third of Gaisberg hill, Offenberg vineyard has a very fortunate position. It is oriented towards the south and can boast a favourable soil structure for winegrowing: Crystalline slate accounts for beautiful mineral tones in the wines, whereas loess and sand particles are responsible for power and richness on the palate. A vineyard with plenty of sunlight and therefore warmth during the day that is stored by the soil and slowly released during the night hours.
Offenberg | 1ÖTW
Situated at the lower third of Gaisberg hill, Offenberg vineyard has a very fortunate position. It is oriented towards the south and can boast a favourable soil structure for winegrowing: Crystalline slate accounts for beautiful mineral tones in the wines, whereas loess and sand particles are responsible for power and richness on the palate. A vineyard with plenty of sunlight and therefore warmth during the day that is stored by the soil and slowly released during the night hours.
Gaisberg | 1ÖTW
Our vineyard on Gaisberg hill looks down up on two other vineyards called Grub and Lamm. From a geological point of view it is a basin oriented towards the south where ideal conditions for microclimates and soil formations prevail. The somewhat mightier Manhartsberg hill to the north can shelter off the cold currents thanks to its mixed forests, whose trees, in turn, shape the aromas and fragrances of the grapes growing there.
Heiligenstein | 1ÖTW
Heiligenstein is undoubtedly Austria’s best known vineyard and one of the oldest geological formations in the Kamptal valley. Weathered desert sandstone remaining from the Permian period meets primary rock. Heiligenstein hill forms a ridge with several other hills like Wechselberg and Gaisberg and is the most westerly of the three. Only Grub vineyard separates Heiligenstein hill from Gaisberg hill. The hillside of Heiligenstein points towards the south to southwest and features optimal conditions for great Riesling wines.
Heiligenstein | 1ÖTW
Heiligenstein is undoubtedly Austria’s best known vineyard and one of the oldest geological formations in the Kamptal valley. Weathered desert sandstone remaining from the Permian period meets primary rock. Heiligenstein hill forms a ridge with several other hills like Wechselberg and Gaisberg and is the most westerly of the three. Only Grub vineyard separates Heiligenstein hill from Gaisberg hill. The hillside of Heiligenstein points towards the south to southwest and features optimal conditions for great Riesling wines.
Wechselberg Spiegel | 1ÖTW
We are proud to be the sole owners of this vineyard. The soil is a mixture of different types of metamorphic rocks like gneiss, schist, quartzite, marble and amphibolite. Wechselberg Spiegel is probably our pet vineyard. We have even been able to optimise its microclimate by turning the hillside from a southwest to a south-south-west orientation.
Hasel
Hasel vineyard is known to favour excellent conditions for winegrowing. Our share is located at the very centre called Mittelhasel. The hillside faces towards the south and boasts very deep and limy loess soils that guarantee an excellent water supply for the vines. This is nothing new though. For generations people have recognised the great potential of this vineyard. An old saying found in records puts it in a nutshell: “He who hath no Hasel hath no wife“.
Hasel
Hasel vineyard is known to favour excellent conditions for winegrowing. Our share is located at the very centre called Mittelhasel. The hillside faces towards the south and boasts very deep and limy loess soils that guarantee an excellent water supply for the vines. This is nothing new though. For generations people have recognised the great potential of this vineyard. An old saying found in records puts it in a nutshell: “He who hath no Hasel hath no wife“.
Stangl
Stangl vineyard is practically a southern slope from top to bottom. Just the lower third turns slightly southwest forming a basin, which is very beneficial towards the final phase of grape ripening; autumn mists accumulate here and allow the vine leaves to also absorb the necessary moisture for the plant. This brings about that the wines develop an enormous bouquet. Deep loess soils holding vast water reservoirs prevail in this vineyard and make it ideal for all Pinot grape varieties.
Sachsenberg
Sachsenberg is a vineyard oriented towards the south with deep loess soils and an elevated proportion of limestone. This accounts for full-bodied, mighty and dense wines. Within the Kamptal valley, Sachsenberg vineyard has established its reputation as the red wine island.
Sachsenberg
Sachsenberg is a vineyard oriented towards the south with deep loess soils and an elevated proportion of limestone. This accounts for full-bodied, mighty and dense wines. Within the Kamptal valley, Sachsenberg vineyard has established its reputation as the red wine island.
Hölle
The steep vineyards in the Hölle are forming a cauldron shaped south site, which supports the fog in the autumn to build up. This microclimate is ideal for the aroma concentration in the grapes. Also in the summer months we have perfect conditions for the vegetation of our vineyards in this site.
Rosengartl
The Rosengartl is located in the center of Strass. Southern sided; this vineyard abuts on the mighty Wechselberg while on the left side the Stangl vineyards are dominating the terroir. The heavy loess soils combined with the cold north winds coming from the north in the night create perfect conditions for Grüner Veltliner.
Rosengartl
The Rosengartl is located in the center of Strass. Southern sided; this vineyard abuts on the mighty Wechselberg while on the left side the Stangl vineyards are dominating the terroir. The heavy loess soils combined with the cold north winds coming from the north in the night create perfect conditions for Grüner Veltliner.
Wechselberg
Strassertal valley winds its way between Gaisberg hill and Wechselberg hill. The latter is more to the east and slightly higher. Our Wechselberg vineyard overlooking the whole picturesque Kamptal valley is one of the best ones Strass has to offer. The hillside is fully oriented towards the south and boasts soils like gneiss, schist and different layers of quartzite, marble and amphibolite – perfect conditions for elegant yet powerful Veltliners or great Rieslings with pronounced terroir notes.
