On approaching Weingut Mantlerhof, in the centre of Brunn im Felde, a twinkle from the picturesque pond catches the eye. To the pond's west is an impressive courtyard with an early classicist façade. The Mantlerhof dates back to Admont Abbey, which owned the stately farmstead until the mid-16th century. It was acquired by the Mantler family 200 years ago. One aspect is immediately apparent at first glance: solidity and consistency; even the label reflects this. Margid and Sepp Mantler and their three children not only cultivate the vines but also farm arable land. Since 2003, both branches of the business have been gradually converted to organic farming and are now certified.
The Mantlers cultivate the classic white wines of the region on the impressive loess terraces, the light yellow walls of which reflect far to the south. The Grüner Veltliner and Riesling are vinified in the Kremstal DAC style on a variety of sites. A particular speciality of the Mantlerhof is the cultivation of Roter Veltliner, with very impressive results. To a lesser extent, but with the same passion, Chardonnay, Gelber Muskateller and Neuburger are also cultivated. The latter was planted because an ancestor of Margid Mantler-Ferstl, who was born in the Wachau, was one of the pioneers of this variety.
The best sites from which the estate's wines are bottled are Spiegel (Grüner Veltliner), Wieland (Riesling), Steingraben (Riesling) and Moosburgerin (Grüner Veltliner). All are classified as Erste Lagen according to the 2010 classification of the Traditionsweingüter Österreich.
With its high lime content, the glacial loess shapes the fundamental character of these wines, even the light ones: juicy, full-bodied, and long-lasting. The wines of the Mantlerhof are very distinct in their varietal characteristics and have earned a reputation for long ageing potential. Although the majority of the wines are dry, there is a wide range of noble sweet wines with great depth. The collection of old and rare bottles from their own winery dates back to 1947. Their main marketing focus is on specialist retailers and the gastronomy sector, with exports accounting for 45% of sales.
