The winery
Dürnberg (Weingut Dürnberg Fine Wine AG)
Winery based in Falkenstein, in the heart of the Weinviertel (Austria), known for its participatory ownership model (a club of over 5,000 'weinfreunde') and for an extensive range of white, red, rosé and sparkling wines, with a focus on sustainability and organic production.
- Weinviertel · Austria
- 3 products
The story
The estate has grown from a vineyard inherited from C. Körner and has developed through the gradual professionalization of management and marketing, with the involvement of Georg Klein and Matthias Marchesani. Over time, the project has included crowdfunding initiatives and the creation of a members' club to involve enthusiasts directly in the life of the estate.
Production philosophy
A community-based model grounded in sustainable viticulture practices. The winery highlights the expression of the terroir and local varieties, offers organic wines and invests in low-impact environmental processes.
Terroir and vineyards
Located in Falkenstein, in the Falkensteiner Klippen area of the Weinviertel. Continental–Pannonian climate with varied soils that contribute to wines marked by freshness, spiciness and mineral notes; the area is part of the Weinviertel DAC appellation.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Grüner Veltliner
- Riesling
- Weißburgunder (Pinot Bianco)
- Zweigelt
- Blauburgunder (Pinot Nero)
- Grauburgunder (Pinot Grigio)
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Muskateller
- Welschriesling
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Chardonnay
- Traminer
- Hectares
- 7.0
What makes it distinctive
- Participatory ownership model: more than 5,000 'weinfreunde' involved in the company.
- Sustainability certification.
- A strong focus on Grüner Veltliner and the grape varieties of the Burgunder family.
- Catalog featuring organic wines, sparkling wines and natural selections such as PetNat.
- Based in Falkenstein, a recognized area of the Weinviertel DAC appellation.
