The Seiler family has lived in Rust for over 400 years and has always been closely associated with viticulture. A wide range of varieties are cultivated. Among the white wines, the Furmint and Gelber Muskateller varieties, which have always been typical of Rust, are particularly noteworthy and to which the Seiler family feels particularly committed. But the Chardonnay Rieglband has also been a great success. In the red wine segment, the focus is on the typical Austrian varieties Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch. St. Laurent, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc and, more recently, a single-varietal Merlot are also part of the range. Of course, there are also noble sweet wines, above all the Ruster Ausbruch. The vineyards are worked as carefully as possible in order to harvest the best grapes for winemaking. As the winery in Setzgasse was already bursting at the seams, a town house in the old town of Rust, now fully owned by the family, was restored in 2004 and adapted for winegrowing purposes. In addition to the newly built wine bar, it now houses the premises for grape processing and wine ageing. The long list of national and international successes of the Georg Seiler winery would go beyond the scope of this article.
