Grape varieties: Grüner Veltliner, Roter Veltliner, Frühroter Veltliner, Welschriesling
Soil: amphibolite
Hand picked grapes from organic farming

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Amphibolit 2019

The diversity of grape varieties for this wine has its origin in historic vineyard plots. We care for the old vines with gratitude and dedication, aware of the great treasure that has been given to us. Preserving old vineyards has always been a project close to our hearts. Facing south and south-west, the old vines grow in crystalline amphibolite in the highest part of the Käferberg situated in Langenlois. Amphibolite is a metamorphic rock that was formed by transformation under pressure and is characterised by its high mineral content.

The diversity of grape varieties in these historic parcels is like a colourful bouquet of flowers: Grüner Veltliner, Roter Veltliner, Frühroter Veltliner, Welschriesling and a few other varieties have been growing side by side here for more than 70 years. Old vines at their best, ideally adapted to the meagre soil over many decades. Dry farmed, without any irrigation, the fine vine roots find their way deep into the rock. Yields are extremely low, but the vines are very resilient due to their age and can cope perfectly with dry conditions as well as heavy rainfall.