Schödl Family

Schödl Family winery is a family-run business in Austria, managed by three siblings: Viktoria, Mathias, and Leonhard. They represent a new, quality-driven generation of winemakers, blending a deep respect for tradition with modern, low-intervention techniques.

Region

The Schödl Family winery is located in the Weinviertel region of Austria, specifically in the village of Loidesthal. The Weinviertel is a large and diverse region, and the Schödls' vineyards are characterized by soils of chalky loam, calcareous loess, and sand. The climate is continental with Pannonian influences, offering a balance of warm days and cool nights that promotes wines with vibrant acidity, minerality, and purity.

Grapes Used

The siblings cultivate a variety of both white and red grapes, with a particular focus on the region's signature varieties.

  • White Grapes: 🥂 Grüner Veltliner is their most important grape. They also work with Riesling, Pinot Blanc, and Muskateller.

  • Red Grapes: 🍇 St. Laurent and Pinot Noir are their main red grapes.

Representative Wines and Philosophy

The Schödl siblings, whose father was a winemaking professor, gained experience at wineries around the world before taking over the family estate. Their philosophy is centered on organic farming and a deep commitment to biodiversity in the vineyards. They were certified organic in 2019 and are working with biodynamic practices. Their winemaking approach is a reflection of their dedication to letting the grapes' natural character shine through.

  • Sparkling Wines: They have a strong focus on sparkling wines, influenced by their father's passion for Champagne. They produce a traditional method sparkling wine called Blanc de Blancs and a Rosé Brut.

  • Natural Wines: The Schödls have an experimental line of natural wines, including a Pet-Nat (Pétillant Naturel) and an orange wine called "Free Your Mind," a skin-fermented Grüner Veltliner. These wines are produced with no added sulfur and are often unfiltered, highlighting a different, wilder side of the grapes.

  • "In den Kreuthern" Single-Vineyard: This is a key single-vineyard wine, often a Grüner Veltliner, that showcases the complexity and elegance that the grape can achieve from older vines and unique soils.

 

📍 Adresse

Weingut Schödl Family
Akazienweg 8
2225 Loidesthal
Österreich
📞 +43 664 4114 799
📧 mail@weingutschoedl.at
🌐 www.schoedlfamily.at