As you approach the Mantlerhof winery, the view opens up onto a lovely pond in the centre of Brunn im Felde. On its western side is an imposing courtyard with an early classicist façade. The Mantlerhof dates back to Admont Abbey, which owned the robust farm until the mid-16th century. The estate was acquired by the Mantler family 200 years ago. One thing immediately comes to mind: solidity and consistency. This impression is repeated when you look at the label. However, you realise that there are no stubborn conservatives at work here when you meet them in person. The siblings Agnes and Josef Mantler not only cultivate vineyards, but also farm the land. Both branches of the business were gradually converted to organic farming in 2003 and are now certified.
The Mantlers cultivate the classic white wines of the region on the impressive terraces of loess, whose bright yellow walls shine to the south for miles around: Grüner Veltliner and Riesling in the Kremstal DAC style and a wide variety of sites. A particular specialty of the Mantlerhof, however, is the cultivation of the white wine grape Roter Veltliner. Its most impressive representatives come from here. 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 a midwife to this variety.
The best vineyards from which the estate's wines are bottled are Spiegel (Grüner Veltliner), Wieland (Riesling), Steingraben (Riesling) and Moosburgerin (Grüner Veltliner). All are Erste Lagen according to the 2010 "Traditionsweingüter Österreich" classification.
The glacial loess with its high air and lime content shapes the basic character of the wines, even the light ones: juicy, full-bodied, persistent. The wines of the Mantlerhof are extremely distinct in their varietal characteristics and have earned a reputation for their exceptional ageing potential. Although the majority of the wines are dry, there is also a wide range of noble sweet wines with great vintage depth. The collection of old bottles from the estate's own production dates back to 1947. The focus of marketing is on specialist retailers and restaurants, with exports accounting for 45 percent.
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