If you leave the southern highway in the direction of Vulkanland, the landscape changes. The roads become narrower and nature is given noticeably more space. South of Bad Gleichenberg, a paradise opens up: the Krispel winery in Neusetz near Straden. The temptations are manifold: from great Wollschwein products to sweets from the in-house patisserie. Above all, however, the Krispel wine is absolutely tempting in all its forms, typical of the Vulkanland region.
The new DAC system for Styria strengthens the characteristics of the individualistic regions. Stefan Krispel's regional wines with the Vulkanland provenance are classic, fruity wines full of lightness and distinct varietal typicity. The second level of the pyramid of provenance are the local wines. The expression of the characteristics of the village is the pride and joy of Stefan Krispel, who is able to express the quintessence of the community here. The wines are matured in large wooden barrels for up to twelve months, and are noticeably more structured and more lively thanks to their fine spiciness. The third level is the premier class: the Rieden wines. They are an expression of the soil and the mesoclimate of a vineyard. Common to all Krispel vineyards is the predominance of basalt in the upper and weathered basalt soils in the lower area. The Rosenberg has the highest proportion of limestone in the middle of the slope, the Neusetzberg has the highest red clay layer on a calcareous subsoil, the Hochstrandl has a lower red clay layer and a higher proportion of clay.
The different slope inclinations, orientations and soils are suitable for different grape varieties: the Muskateller Rosenberg vibrates with minerality, the Sauvignon Blanc from the Neusetzberg is the elegant one, the Pinot Gris from the Hochstrandl the mineral one with depth. The Pinot Blanc from Neusetzberg feels so pleasantly soft in the mouth that it makes you think of a sunset. And where can you enjoy all this? At the Genussgut, in many restaurants or via the online shop in the comfort of your own home.
