Christoph Donabaum took over the winery from his parents, Josef and Herta and since then he has devoted all his time and energy to the winery. The majority of his vineyards are located in the Spitzer Graben. This is a steeply terraced, cooler, and later ripening site of the Wachau wine region. As a result, the grape harvest often extends into November. The steep terraces can only be tended by hand - the same goes for the harvest. Christoph's motivation is to achieve outstanding quality and delicious wines through meticulous selection. It is, therefore, necessary to carry out multiple passages during the harvest to ensure that only the best grapes are selected. In order to produce wines with expression, it is also of utmost importance for the aspiring winemaker to preserve vineyards with old vines. This is confirmed with his Grüner Veltliner Smaragd® Alte Kultur. In addition to Grüner Veltliner, visitors to the winery can also sample the region's renowned Riesling and Neuburger wines. Weather permitting, tasting can take place al fresco in the garden or on the terrace, or in the winery's new tasting room. The Heurige (wine tavern) is open three times a year and Christoph's wines are accompanied by regional snacks.
