Klosterneuburg Abbey has been growing wine since it was founded in 1114, making it the oldest and one of the most renowned wineries in Austria. The vineyards are located in selected sites in Klosterneuburg, Vienna, Gumpoldskirchen and Tattendorf. While the Grüner Veltliner, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc grape varieties are cultivated in Klosterneuburg, the Viennese vineyards in Kahlenbergerdorf and Nussberg focus on the Wiener Gemischter Satz and Burgundy varieties. The autochthonous specialties Zierfandler and Rotgipfler are cultivated in the vineyards of Gumpoldskirchen, and the winery's famous red wines mature in Tattendorf, above all the St. Laurent, which is grown here on an area of 40 hectares - making the Stiftsbreite vineyard the largest St. Laurent vineyard in the world. Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are also cultivated here. The estate's bottle-fermented sparkling wines are in a class of their own, especially the "MATHÄI Große Reserve". As Austria's first climate-neutral winery, Klosterneuburg Abbey is also a pioneer when it comes to sustainability and climate protection.
The estate's range of wines is divided into two lines: The local wines are fruit-driven in style, reflecting the typicality of their place of provenance. The site wines come from the best vineyards and are unique, concentrated, long-lasting wines made from physiologically highly ripe grapes. The wines can be tasted in the monastery's vinotheque, which is open daily.
A special highlight for wine lovers interested in culture is a guided tour of the historic cellars, which extend up to five floors below Klosterneuburg Abbey.
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