Markus Pongratz has been winning over wine connoisseurs and critics both at home and abroad with his consistently fruity style for several years now. His success is no coincidence, but rather the result of the harmonious interplay of many factors: On the one hand, the top vineyards on the Kranachberg and Hochberg, with their sandy soils, lay the foundation for the high quality of the Pongratz wines. Another key factor is the high ripeness of the grapes, which are pre-selected through multiple rounds of hand-harvesting. Another key factor in producing such outstanding wines year after year is state-of-the-art cellar technology, combined with the expertise of cellar master Markus Pongratz.
In 2008, Markus and Sabine Pongratz took over the winery from their parents. Weddings are celebrated and events of all kinds are hosted in the cozy wine tavern. The barn swallow is central to the Pongratz family. Every year, when the swallows return after winter, a traditional swallow festival is held at the winery, featuring a tasting of that year’s vintage. A highly acclaimed painter from Southern Styria, Gerald Brettschuh, designed several swallow motifs for the winery and presented two of them, which are featured on the labels. Incidentally, the Pongratz family’s finest wine is called “Schwalbenhimmel” (Swallow Sky).
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