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Stift Klosterneuburg Austrias oldest wine estate 901 years of Austrian tradition 1114 Foundation of the monastery by St. Leopold One of the oldest wine estates in the world 1860 Foundation of the worlds 1st. viticultural and
901 years of Austrian tradition
- 1114 Foundation of the monastery by St. Leopold
- One of the oldest wine estates in the world
- 1860 Foundation of the worlds 1st. viticultural and
pomicultural college
- Today: More than 100.000 visitors per year
Great wines from the heart of Europe
Here we are:
Klosterneuburg Vienna Tattendorf Gumpoldskirchen
Top vineyard locations
- 108 hectars of vineyards in 4 different appelations
- Ideal growing conditions for every variety through
4 different terroirs
- More than 900 years of experience
Klosterneuburg Vienna Tattendorf Gumpoldskirchen
Klosterneuburg
- 10 km north of Vienna along the river Danube
- 25 Hectars
- Soil: Sandstone, Loess and conglomerate
- Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, Sauvignon blanc
Vienna
- Vineyards in the northwestern part of the city
- 25 Hectars
- Soil: Limestone
- Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc), Pinot Noir, Chardonnay,
Gewürztraminer, „Gemischter Satz“
- Temperature regulation through the river Danube
Gumpoldskirchen
- 20 km south of Vienna
- 5 Hectars
- Soil: Limestone and brown earth
- Zierfandler, Rotgipfler,
- Mild, pannonian climate
Tattendorf
- 25 km south of Vienna
- 55 Hectars
- Soil: Alluvial limestone gravel with brown earth
- St. Laurent, Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet
Franc, Merlot
- „Stiftsbreite“ is Austria‘s largest single vinyard
Vinification in baroque cellar
- Processing of all grapes takes place in
Klosterneuburg
- Historic but state of the art wine cellars
4 levels deep below the monastery
- Time & unique atmosphere
What we produce:
- 2 wine lines:
– Klassik wines – Single Vineyard wines
- Sparkling wines:
– Klostersekt: fresh, fruity, typically Austrian – MATHÄI brut: Méthode traditionelle
- Natural, cloudy varietal apple juices
- Fine spirits: (St. Laurent XO, St. Laurent „Grappa“,
Apple, Williams pear, Apricot)
- Specialities: St. Laurent grape seed oil,
- St. Laurent vinegar, wine gelee,
- St. Laurent chocolate, etc.
Klassik wines
- Maxiumum varietal character and regional typicity
- Fruit-driven, high drinking pleasure
- 100% grapes from our own vineyards, always from
- ne appelation
- Vinification in stainless steel
Single Vineyard wines
- Flagship wines which express the unique character of
their terroir
- Famous single vineyards, low yields, meticulous grape
selection
- Ageing in big oak casks or in barriques
- Release: 2 years after harvest
- St. Laurent - our flagship grape
- St. Laurent: a relative of Pinot Noir
- 1st planted in Klosterneuburg in mid 1800s
- Our single vineyard „Stiftsbreite“ is the world‘s largest
- St. Laurent vineyard
- 4 wines – 4 styles:
Fruityness Elegance Complexity World class
Wine ratings & awards
- falstaff Rotweinguide 2014
95 P. - VELUM 93 P. - St. Laurent Reserve 92 P. - CHORUS 92 P. - St. Laurent Große Reserve 90 P. - ESCORIAL 90 P. - Pinot Noir Reserve 90 P. - Pinot Noir Raflerjoch 90 P. - St. Laurent Ausstich 89 P. - Zweigelt 89 P. - Jubiläumscuvée "900 Jahre"
- Salon 2014
Mathäi brut 2011
- WINE ENTHUSIAST Magazin
94 P. - Chardonnay Eiswein, Wien 2011 92 P. - Zierfandler-Rotgipfler 2012 91 P. - Zierfandler-Rotgipfler 2013
- STATE WINE-CHAMPIONSHIP, AUSTRIA 2014
Gold medal - Weißburgunder Jungherrn, 2013 Gold medal - Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC, 2013 Gold medal - Gewürztraminer, 2013 Gold medal - Chardonnay, 2013
- falstaff wine guide 2014/15
91-93 P. St. Laurent Reserve 2012 91-93 P. Weißburgunder Jungherrn 2013 90-92 P. CHORUS 2012 90-92 P. Grüner Veltliner Reserve 2013
- AUSTRIAN WINE CHALLENGE 2013/2014
Gold medal - St. Laurent Reserve, 2011 Gold medal – Chorus, 2011 Gold medal – Zierfandler-Rotgipfler, 2012 Gold medal – Chardonnay Eiswein, 2011
- Salon 2013
Mathäi 2010
- State Wine-Championship, Austria 2013
Category winner – St. Laurent Reserve 2010 Category winner – Mathäi 2010
- IWC – International Wine Challenge 2013
Gold medal – Chardonnay Eiswein 2011
- A LA CARTE - WINEGUIDE 2013
94 points – St. Laurent Große Reserve 2009 92 points – Chorus 2010 92 points – St. Laurent Ausstich 2010 92 points – Weißburgunder Jungherrn 2010
- falstaff Wein guide 2013
91 points - Chorus 2010 91 points - St. Laurent Reserve 2010
- AUSTRIAN WINE CHALLENGE 2012/13
Gold medal - St. Laurent Große Reserve 2009 Gold medal – Escorial 2010 Gold medal - Wermut
- Decanter, UK
bronze medal - St. Laurent 2009 bronze medal – Wiener Nussberg, Gemischter Satz 2010
- Austria’s Best Red Wines (ÖGZ) 2011
5 Glasses (Top Rating) – St. Laurent Reserve 2009
- A LA CARTE - WINEGUIDE 2011
93 points - St. Laurent Reserve 2009 92 points - Chorus 2009
- State Wine-Championship, Austria
Category Winner – Zweigelt 2009
- WINE ENTHUSIAST Magazin
90 points – St. Laurent Reserve 2008 89 points – Chorus 2008 89 points – Grüner Veltliner, Hengsberg 2009
- Washington Post, USA
3 Stars (Top Rating) - St. Laurent Reserve 2007
- Jancis Robinson, UK
16 Punkte – Grüner Veltliner Stiftswein 2008
Vienna: Wine & the City
- The only capital city in the world with viticulture (600ha)
- Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC: Accessible terroir wine
- Several grape varieties grow together in one vineyard
- Harvested together, crushed together, fermented together
=> one multifaceted wine
Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC
A slightly spicy aroma of citrus, green apples and pepper, of medium strength in terms of body and with a harmonious spicyness. Region: Vienna Soil Type: Weathered limestone soil with a top layer of loess and clay Slope Face: Southeast Elevation: 190–220 meters Alcohol: 12% vol. Residual Sugar: 4 g/l Acidity: 6.9 g/l
Great with Gemischter Satz
Zierfandler-Rotgipfler
Opulent and complex in its aroma, this Cuvée reminds one of tropical fruits, presenting itself as juicy, complex and of nearly baroque extravagance on the palate Region: Gumpoldskirchen, Thermenregion Soil Type: Brown earth containing lime Slope Face: Southeast Elevation: 240-300 meters Alcohol: 12.5% vol. Residual Sugar: 9.9 g/l Acidity: 7.5 g/l
Zierfandler-Rotgipfler: Great with Asian food
Weissburgunder Jungherrn
Expressive flavours of ripe apples and hints of pineapple and dry fruit. Elegant extract sweetness, notes of biscuits and juicy body is presented on the palate. This wine impresses with complexity and very good balance with elegant, delineated acid structure. Region: Kahlenbergerdorf, Vienna Soil Type: Weathered limestone soil with a top layer of loess and clay Face: Southeast Elevation: 190-260 meters Alcohol: 13.5% vol. Residual Sugar: 4.1 g/l Acidity: 6.5 g/l
Weissburgunder: Delicous with seafood
Blaufränkisch
Finely fruity acidity and clearness. Deep ruby-red, fine blackberry and plum fragrances, good length. Region: Tattendorf, Thermenregion, Lower Austria Soil Type: Alluvial gravel soil with brown earth Elevation: 220 meters Alcohol: 13% vol. Residual Sugar: 2.7 g/l Acidity: 4.6 g/l Ageing: 8 months in large wooden casks
Blaufränkisch: Perfect with lamb
- St. Laurent
Coloured deep ruby red and with an aroma subtly reminiscent of fully ripened sour cherries and cherries, it presents itself to the palate as consumately homogenous, fruity and juicy. Region: Tattendorf, Thermenregion, Lower Austria Soil Type: Alluvial gravel soil with brown earth Elevation: 220 meters Alcohol: 13% vol. Residual Sugar: 2.7 g/l Acidity: 4.6 g/l Skin Contact: 2 weeks Ageing: 8 months in large wooden casks
- St. Laurent Ausstich
Deep ruby-pomegranate colouration, hints of star anise and gingerbread, and fine cherry and sour cherry notes make it a particularly elegant representative of its variety. A red wine with balance and velvety texture which leaves
- ne waxing enthusiastic.
Region: Tattendorf, Thermenregion, Lower Austria Soil Type: Alluvial gravel soil with brown earth Elevation: 220 meters Alcohol: 13% vol. Residual Sugar: 2.8 g/l Acidity: 4.9 g/l Skin Contact: 3 weeks Ageing: 16 months in large wooden casks
- St. Laurent: Sensational with venisson
Welschriesling Eiswein
Intense tropical fruit aromas and a lively acidity make it an exceptional sweet wine with great potential. This wine impresses with complexity and very good balance with elegant, delineated acid structure.
Region: Lower Austria Soil Type: Weathered sandstone soil with a top layer of loess Alcohol: 11% vol. Residual Sugar: 143.4 g/l Acidity: 7.9 g/l