Etz Wine Estate

since 1898

Since its foundation in 1898 our winery has always been run as a family business. Today, the fourth generation is at work and managing the modern as well as traditional winery.

With great care and respect for nature we are producing wines that best represent the terroir of the Kamptal. We are working according to the integrated production and furthermore without the use of any insecticides or herbicides. Since 2022 our winery is certified sustainable.

The main variety and cornerstone of our winery is Grüner Veltliner with a share of over 70 percent. Riesling is next to Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Rivaner and Sauvignon Blanc the second most important variety among the whites and is produced under Kamptal DAC label.

Our 40 hectares of vineyards are spread over various well-known "Rieden" in the Kamptal and extend from the town of Langenlois over to the village of Strass to Grafenegg. Starting from west the "Zöbinger Hund" and the "Grub" is to be called first. The vineyards "Gaisberg, Offenberg,  Wechselberg, Hasel and Bleckenweg" are located around the famous winegrowing village of Strass. The "Galgenberg" lies in the municipality of Grafenegg in which our winery is located. One of the most important vineyard is called "Karl". It´s our largest contiguous vineyard that consists of 13 individual terraces and is located high above the Kamptal. It´s been shaped an terraced a couple of years ago and now it´s the most important vineyard for our Grüner´s. From there you will be able to catch a good view on the Austrian Alps. 

Our cellar

It´s just a few weeks to months from the grape to the "finished" wine. In this short period it´s very important for us to keep control at all times. All our musts are taken from hand-selected grapes, which are gently pressed and clarified and brougth to our fermentation tanks. Skin contact is depending on the maturity and temperature of the material and can be up to 24 hours. A clean, temperature-controlled fermentation is achieved by adding cultivated yeasts. Temperature adjustments are being done during this process. All our wines will be kept on the lees until the time of bottling. A sole addition of sulfur ensures the fruitiness and development of the wine.