Steep slopes with gradients of up to 70 percent and calcareous soils with a special white wine terroir characterise the Marko vineyard on the Pössnitzberg. The soils are traversed by Opok - also known as Styrian Schlier - and consist of solidified and calcareous marine and lake deposits. The grapes thrive at around 400 metres above sea level, influenced by the Illyrian climate. Christian Marko and his team pursue a natural and quality-conscious philosophy at the winery and therefore switched to organic farming years ago. Although the estate only covers around two hectares of vineyards, it offers almost the entire Styrian variety. They are constantly tweaking their quality standards and trying to improve continuously. In addition, the winery owns one of the best vineyards in Styria, Ried Pössnitzberg, and makes optimum use of this potential. Christian Marko attaches great importance to combining tradition with terroir. The wines reflect the terroir of the Pössnitzberg. The unique minerality of the soil is made up of opok rock with a high lime content. These conditions, combined with deliberately low harvest quantities, spontaneous fermentation and careful ageing in large wood for local and vineyard wines, result in exceptionally characteristic and storable wines, for which the site is renowned. With two double rooms and a vacation apartment, guests are also offered the opportunity to experience a vacation at the Winzerhof.
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