The winery
Tegernseerhof
Winery from the Wachau (Dürnstein, Austria) led by Martin Mittelbach, known for precise white wines such as Grüner Veltliner and Riesling. (https://www.tegernseerhof.at/weingut/martin-mittelbach.html)
- Wachau, Niederösterreich · Austria
- Since 1176
- 3 products
The story
Tegernseerhof originated as a parcel associated with the Tegernsee monastery. Historical records cite the donation and foundation of Tegernseerhof in 1176; it has been associated with the region’s viticulture ever since.
Production philosophy
The estate aims to express the character of the individual Rieden through selective harvests and careful winemaking: the goal is to produce distinctive wines that reflect the potential of the vineyards.
Terroir and vineyards
Situated in Unterloiben, in the municipality of Dürnstein in the Wachau, it cultivates vines on steep terraces and owns vineyards in Rieden such as Höhereck, Kellerberg, Loibenberg, Schütt, Steinertal and Steinriegel. The total vineyard area is reported at around 23 hectares in specialized sources.
Awards and recognition
Ratings and recognitions from wine critics.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Grüner Veltliner
- Riesling
- Neuburger
- Gemischter Satz
- Hectares
- 23.0
What makes it distinctive
- Historic vineyards in the Rieden Höhereck, Kellerberg, Loibenberg, Schütt, Steinertal and Steinriegel.
- Member of Vinea Wachau and adherent to the Codex Wachau.
- Family leadership: led by Martin Mittelbach.
- Renowned for high-quality Riesling and Grüner Veltliner.
