The Proidl family winery operates between tradition and modernity. Immigrating from the Bremen region in 1650, the family has been growing wine in Senftenberg, which lies to the north of Krems and, if you like, at the beginning of the Krems Valley, since 1738. It combines the wine-growing region of the Wachau with the typical Waldviertel landscape of deeply incised river valleys, divided by forest and rock. The Proidl family has developed a great deal of knowledge in dealing with the local steep slopes thanks to their long roots. They meticulously observe nature and are "wine farmers" with heart and soul. The tension between the experience of generations and their curiosity about everything worth knowing has resulted in a meaningful, living tradition. The Proidls see themselves as craftsmen, as mountain winegrowers with a past and a vivid - but also on a steep path into the future!
Minimalism reigns in the cellar. Patrick Proidl is convinced that the highly mineral soils of Senftenberg and the natural cultivation of the vineyards mean that there is little need to intervene in the cellar. The most important means of treatment are patience, tasting and observation. Instead of bothering barrels and tanks, the Proidl family gives the wines the time they need to find themselves. For wines from the Proidl winery, the "winemaking" process does not take two to three weeks, but three to twelve months. This results in storable wines without an expiration date - that is what the Proidls mean by sustainability.
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