Wein- Und Obstgut Stift Klosterneuburg

Wine and Fruit Estate Stift Klosterneuburg – Austrian Wine Tradition since 1114

The wine and fruit estate Stift Klosterneuburg is one of the most traditional wine-growing estates in Austria and looks back on a history of more than 900 years. Winegrowing has been practiced here since the founding of Klosterneuburg Abbey in 1114. This makes the estate the oldest winery in Austria.

The combination of historical winegrowing tradition, sustainable cultivation and modern cellar technology continues to shape the style of the wines to this day. The range includes classic Austrian white wines, characterful red wines, high-quality sparkling wines and noble sweet specialties.

The wines of the wine and fruit estate Stift Klosterneuburg stand for origin, precision and varietal typicity. Different winegrowing regions, diverse soils and careful work in the vineyard produce distinctive wines with regional character.

The history of the wine and fruit estate Stift Klosterneuburg

The history of the wine and fruit estate Stift Klosterneuburg is closely linked to the development of Austrian winegrowing. Klosterneuburg Abbey was founded in 1114 by Margrave Leopold III. Just a few decades later, wine from the estate’s own vineyards was being served.

Over the centuries, the abbey developed into an important center of winegrowing. Winegrowing has always played an important economic and cultural role.

Klosterneuburg is also of particular importance in education and research. In 1860, the world’s first winegrowing school was founded here. To this day, Klosterneuburg is regarded as an important location for viticulture and oenology.

Tradition and further development have always gone hand in hand at the wine and fruit estate Stift Klosterneuburg. Historical cellar facilities meet modern technology, and many years of experience complement contemporary methods in the vineyard and cellar.

Historical milestones of the wine and fruit estate Stift Klosterneuburg

1. 1114: Founding of Klosterneuburg Abbey

2. 1136: Serving of wine from the estate’s own vineyards

3. Continuous expansion of winegrowing over the centuries

4. 1860: Founding of the first winegrowing school in the world

5. Introduction of modern cellar technology and sustainable cultivation

The people behind the wine and fruit estate Stift Klosterneuburg

The wine and fruit estate Stift Klosterneuburg is part of the Augustinian Canons’ Monastery of Klosterneuburg. Behind the estate is an experienced team of winegrowers, cellar masters and staff who work with great care in the vineyard and cellar.

The daily work is shaped by the aspiration to reflect the respective grape varieties and origins as authentically as possible in the wines. Traditional knowledge and modern winemaking complement each other naturally.

The philosophy of the wine and fruit estate Stift Klosterneuburg

The philosophy of the wine and fruit estate Stift Klosterneuburg is based on a responsible approach to nature and resources. Sustainability, quality and origin are at the center of the work.

The winery places particular value on:

• sustainable cultivation of the vineyards

• gentle treatment of soils and vines

• careful processing of the grapes

• combining tradition and modern cellar technology

• clear origin and varietal typicity of the wines

The winery operates in a climate-neutral way and implements various measures to conserve resources. The care of sound soils as well as a functioning ecosystem in the vineyards form important foundations for the quality of the wines.

The growing regions of the wine and fruit estate Stift Klosterneuburg

The vineyards of the wine and fruit estate Stift Klosterneuburg are spread across several Austrian winegrowing regions. In total, the winery cultivates vineyard areas in Klosterneuburg, Vienna, Gumpoldskirchen and Tattendorf.

The different regions offer a variety of climatic conditions and soil structures. This results in wines with a distinctive character and clear origin.

Klosterneuburg – Winegrowing between the Danube and the Vienna Woods

Klosterneuburg is located north of Vienna directly on the Danube and at the edge of the Vienna Woods. The region benefits from a moderate climate and different soil formations.

The proximity to the Danube provides balancing climatic influences. Loess, clay and weathered sandstone soils are among the dominant soils in the vineyards.

Above all, Grüner Veltliner and Riesling find very good conditions here.

Vienna – Traditional vineyards with calcareous soils

The Viennese vineyards of the abbey are located in classic vineyard sites in the city of Vienna. Calcareous soils and the special city climate create good conditions for Burgundy varieties and Wiener Gemischter Satz.

Gumpoldskirchen – Home of region-typical white wine varieties

The vineyards in Gumpoldskirchen are located in the Thermenregion south of Vienna. The calcareous soils are particularly suitable for Rotgipfler and Zierfandler.

The warm climate of the region supports even ripening of the grapes.

Tattendorf – Important red wine region of the Thermenregion

Tattendorf is one of Austria’s well-known red wine areas. The soils and climatic conditions offer good prerequisites for the cultivation of St. Laurent.

The region is known for structured and characterful red wines.

The vineyard sites of the wine and fruit estate Stift Klosterneuburg

The wine and fruit estate Stift Klosterneuburg cultivates various vineyard sites in its growing regions.

Well-known single vineyards include:

• Franzhauser

• Hengsberg

• Steinriegel

• Ziegelgrub

• Stiftsbreite

The individual sites differ in terms of soil structure, altitude and microclimate. These factors shape the style of the respective wines.

Which grape varieties are grown at the wine and fruit estate Stift Klosterneuburg?

Numerous Austrian and international grape varieties are cultivated at the wine and fruit estate Stift Klosterneuburg.

White grape varieties

• Grüner Veltliner

• Riesling

• Pinot Blanc

• Chardonnay

• Sauvignon Blanc

• Rotgipfler

• Zierfandler

• Traminer

Red grape varieties

• St. Laurent

• Zweigelt

• Pinot Noir

• Merlot

• Cabernet Sauvignon

The soils of the wine and fruit estate Stift Klosterneuburg

The vineyards of the winery are characterized by different types of soil. These include, among others:

• loess soils

• limestone soils

• clay

• gravel soils

• weathered sandstone soils

The respective soil structures influence the minerality, structure and style of the wines.

Winemaking at the wine and fruit estate Stift Klosterneuburg

In the cellar, the wine and fruit estate Stift Klosterneuburg combines traditional experience with modern technology.

Depending on the grape variety and the desired style, maturation takes place in different vessels:

• stainless steel tanks

• large wooden casks

• small wooden barrels

The processing of the grapes is carried out with great care and as gently as possible. The aim is to clearly bring out the characteristics of the respective grape varieties and sites.

In addition to white and red wines, the winery also produces high-quality sparkling wines and sweet wines.

The style of the wines from the wine and fruit estate Stift Klosterneuburg

The estate’s wines are characterized by clear structure, sense of origin and varietal typicity.

The range includes:

• fresh white wines

• elegant red wines

• sparkling wines

• sweet wines

The style is oriented towards the respective grape varieties and vineyard sites. Precision and balance are at the center.

Special wine lines and specialties of the estate

The range of the wine and fruit estate Stift Klosterneuburg includes various classic Austrian wines and specialties.

These include, among others:

• Wiener Gemischter Satz

• Grüner Veltliner

• Riesling

• St. Laurent

• sparkling wines

• sweet wines

The winery also produces high-quality sparkling wines using the traditional method.

Awards and recognition of the wine and fruit estate Stift Klosterneuburg

The wines of the wine and fruit estate Stift Klosterneuburg are regularly evaluated at national and international competitions.

In addition, the winery is known for its climate-neutral way of working and sustainable cultivation.

Discover wines from the wine and fruit estate Stift Klosterneuburg

The wines of the wine and fruit estate Stift Klosterneuburg combine centuries of winegrowing tradition with modern precision and sustainable cultivation.

Whether Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, Wiener Gemischter Satz or St. Laurent – the different grape varieties and origins reflect the diversity of Austrian winegrowing.

The combination of traditional vineyard sites, careful work in the vineyard and modern cellar technology shapes the style of the wines and makes the wine and fruit estate Stift Klosterneuburg one of the best-known winegrowing estates in Austria.