The Payr winery is located in Höflein in the Carnuntum wine-growing region south-east of Vienna between the Danube and Lake Neusiedl. It is run by Robert Payr, now in the fifth generation, and is dedicated to the artisanal production of authentic wines typical of the region. Today, twelve hectares of vineyards are cultivated around Höflein and Prellenkirchen. The winery has been a member of "Traditionsweingüter Österreich" since 2018. Viticulture in the family can be traced back to the 18th century. An old wine cellar dating back to 1772, which is still owned by the family today, bears witness to this. Robert Payr combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary commitment and develops wines whose taste is based on the experience and passion of five strong winemaking personalities. Today, he continues to develop the legacy of his ancestors with great care and always goes his own way. In addition to reducing yields in the vineyards and converting to organic viticulture, he focuses primarily on the vineyard sites. He has bought new vineyards, completely realigned existing ones and given some soils a rest. In an intensive examination of the vine, the soil and the climate, the experienced winemaker relies on the finesse of nature and carefully works out the unique taste structure of the individual vineyards, wine by wine. Restless and restless - in a positive sense - is how you could describe Robert Payr. The winery has been officially "Nachhaltig Austria" certified since 2015 and organic certified since 2020. The grapes from the estate's own vineyards are harvested by hand, selected and processed from the fruit to the seeds to the stalk. Robert Payr's wines are strong characters that tell their own story. They are structured and spicy and are appreciated internationally for their density and high ageing potential.
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