organic for 30 years
the vineyards
Rotenpüllen
Situated to the east of the Hohenruppersdorf church tower, the Ried Rotenpüllen is a sunny location due to its south-facing orientation. While working in the vineyard, you can enjoy the marvellous view of the Carpathian Mountains. Compared to other sites in Hohenruppersdorf, the night-time cooling at the lowest point of the site is significantly stronger. Consisting of a red gravel mix, loess, loam and limestone soils, this site is characterised by its high minerality.
Steinberg
To the north of Rotenpüllen is the Ried Steinberg. Most of its slopes face north - from where you can ideally observe the "Weinviertel sea of wind turbines". The Steinberg is the winery's most mineral-rich site, with a mixture of gravel, (calcareous sand) stone and clay.
Erdpress
The Erdpress reed is located in the south of Hohenruppersdorf and, in contrast to the other reeds, is a rather flat plateau. It is characterised by very humus-rich, deep soils interspersed with black earth.
Kittel
To the south (east) of Hohenruppersdorf is the "Kittel" - another very sun-favoured location that offers a magnificent view of the "Matzner Wald" forest. The soil here is very dry and compact, interspersed with gravel, sand, clay, loam and also limestone and shell rock.
Heiligenberg
The great-grandfather's favourite vineyard is home to what is now the estate's largest site - the Heiligenberg. Its name is steeped in history: While it is still walked by pilgrims on their way to Mikulov today, in the Middle Ages the last prayer was said from the Galgenberg in the direction of Heiligenberg. The soils of the Heiligenberg include the loess, loam and humus-rich layers typical of the Weinviertel. Facing south and exposed to the winds of the region, this location offers ideal conditions for the cultivation of white wine varieties typical of the region.
Pfarracker am Heiligenberg
Pfarracker am Heiligenberg is the highest vineyard on the estate and thus a particularly airy site in the north-east of the village. Due to very bulky, dark and compact soil layers, especially in the deeper subsoil, the yields in this location are consistently low.
