The fourth generation of the Etz winery, which was founded in 1898, is now particularly committed to running the modern and traditional business in the best possible way. Franz Etz junior, who runs the business today, has gained important experience through several internships in Europe and overseas, for example in California, Argentina and Australia, and has acquired important winemaking skills. He is responsible for both the vinification and the cultivation of the 43 hectares of vineyards.
The company's vineyards are spread across various well-known Kamptal vineyards between the wine town of Langenlois and the municipality of Grafenegg. The Gaisberg is the origin of the Rieslings. Wechselberg, Bleckenweg, Lammberg, Point and Hasel in Straß, Hund and Grub in Kammern as well as Galgenberg and Ried Karl in Grafenegg are the origin of the Grüner Veltliner, the main variety and cornerstone of the estate, which accounts for over 65 percent of the vineyards.
The taste spectrum of the wines begins with the light and fruity varieties and extends to spicy and peppery single-vineyard wines, which are matured on the lees for at least twelve months. The Rieslings, the second most important white wine variety in the Kamptal, are bottled single-vineyard like Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc. During vinification, care is always taken to intervene only to the extent that is absolutely necessary. This means that the wine is not moved at all, from fermentation to bottling, so that it retains its youthfulness and can develop its potential to mature freely and fully. Successes at international tastings and evaluations confirm that this is the right approach.
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