Weingut Strohschneider (Obernalb / Retz, Weinviertel, Austria)

Weingut Strohschneider is an established family business with a history of over 240 years of continuous wine cultivation. Today, three generations work together on the estate: Senior manager Alfred Strohschneider and his wife Margit, supported by their children, Eva and Roman Strohschneider, who are driving new, innovative directions.

Dual Philosophy: Classic Meets Low Intervention

The winery champions the motto: "One family, two philosophies, and a common passion for wine."

1. The Classic Line (Alfred & Eva Strohschneider)

• Focus: This line is dedicated to producing elegant, classic, and typified wines that are the perfect regional standard-bearers.

• Key Variety: The focus is on the Weinviertel's signature grape, Grüner Veltliner, which is grown on the unique primary rock weathering soils (Granite, Gneiss, and Sand from the ancient Tethys Sea) found in top sites like Ried Neubergen and Ried Örteln near the Manhartsberg mountain.

• Style: Wines are known for their fresh fruit, spicy notes, and classic Weinviertel Pfefferl (peppery spice).

2. Low Intervention Wine Project (Roman Strohschneider)

• Philosophy: This separate project champions natural vinification—being cautious rather than controlling. Roman aims for minimal intervention in both the vineyard and the cellar to create authentic wines with personality, perfect for lovers of Natural Wine.

• Methods: Winemaking relies on spontaneous fermentation and extended aging on the lees, with bottling unfined and unfiltered, often with no added sulfur.

• Wines: This experimental line includes creative wines with names like 'PetNat' (naturally sparkling), 'Cloudy White,' and the 'Grüner Veltliner naked,' which are fresh, expressive, and unconventional.

🌿 Sustainable and Organic Practices

Across the entire estate, the family emphasizes sustainable viticulture in harmony with nature. They totally refrain from using herbicides and insecticides in their vineyards. Great care is taken to ensure only healthy, perfectly ripened grapes are harvested through selective hand-picking, forming the foundation for both their classic and low-intervention ranges.