Loimer

Fred Loimer, an Austrian winemaker who has transformed his family's winery into one of the country's most respected biodynamic and natural wine producers. He's known for his innovative spirit and for crafting wines that are a pure expression of their terroir.

Region

The Loimer winery is located in Langenlois, in the Kamptal wine region of Lower Austria. This area is characterized by a cool, yet sunny climate with significant day-to-night temperature swings, which helps to preserve the grapes' freshness and aromatic intensity. The vineyards feature a great diversity of soils, including loess, loam, gneiss, and mica schist. Fred Loimer also has vineyards in the Thermenregion near Gumpoldskirchen, a different terroir with limestone and clay soils that he compares to Burgundy.

Grapes Used

Loimer primarily focuses on the flagship white grapes of the Kamptal, but also works with others.

  • White Grapes: 🥂 Grüner Veltliner and Riesling are his most important varieties, making up a significant portion of his vineyards. He also grows Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muskateller.

  • Red Grapes: 🍇 He cultivates Pinot Noir, Zweigelt, and St. Laurent.

Representative Wines and Philosophy

Fred Loimer is a pioneer of biodynamic viticulture in Austria. He began converting his vineyards in 2006 and is a founding member of the Respekt-BIODYN certification group. His philosophy is one of "sustainability without sacrifice," believing that nature-oriented viticulture produces wines with more character and typicity.

In the cellar, he favors a low-tech approach:

  • Spontaneous Fermentation: He relies on natural yeasts to ferment his wines.

  • Minimal Intervention: He avoids using pumps and other heavy machinery.

  • Low Sulfur: He uses little to no sulfur.

His wines are known for their precision, authenticity, and profound character. His portfolio includes several distinct lines:

  • Kamptal DAC: These wines, including Grüner Veltliner and Riesling, represent the classic, regional expression of the Kamptal.

  • Single-Vineyard Wines (Erste Lage): From top sites like Ried Käferberg (for Grüner Veltliner) and Ried Steinmassl (for Riesling), these are his most complex and terroir-driven wines.

  • Sparkling Wines: Loimer also has a strong focus on sparkling wines made with the traditional method, producing both a Brut Rosé Reserve and an Extra Brut Reserve.

  • "Mit Achtung!" ("With Respect!") Series: These are his most experimental and natural wines, made with extended skin contact and zero added sulfur.

You can learn more about Fred Loimer and the biodynamic philosophy of his wines in this interview. Fred Loimer talks about Biodynamics and the Respekt Group

 

📍 Address

Weingut Fred Loimer
Haindorfer Vögerlweg 23
3550 Langenlois
Austria
📞 +43 2734 2239 0
📧 weingut@loimer.at
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