Ried Eichberg

The Eichberg vineyard, with its steep slope and the special training system, a single-wire inverted vine system, constantly presents us with challenges. Precise and meticulous canopy management is crucial with this system, as the grapes grow hidden beneath the foliage, protected from sun and wind, similar to a pergola system. A pure south-facing slope and sandy loam soil characterize this single vineyard site.

The cooler microclimate here averages two degrees Celsius lower than in our other vineyards, and the proximity to the Danube River moderates temperature extremes. This allows the vines to grow more relaxed and, despite increasingly hot and dry summers, helps produce fruit-forward wines. The interplay of the cool microclimate, training system, and the influence of the Danube paves the way for extended grape ripening on the vine with only moderate sugar accumulation. This allows us to produce delicately fruity, light, and elegant wines here, even in very hot vintages.