Barbara Öhlzelt vinified her first vintage in 2004 and has since established herself very successfully. She produces exclusively white wines with a focus on Grüner Veltliner and Riesling. Her husband, full-blooded gastronome Karl Schwillinsky, actively assists her. Together they launched their "Kamptal Verjus" in 2007 and helped this product to a true renaissance. But back to the wine: manual labour is a big issue for Barbara Öhlzelt in the vineyard. The Riesling Kogelberg vines are over 65 years old and are worked entirely by hand; that is, without the use of a tractor or heavy machinery.
The wine range is divided into three parts: the light wine line "Kitz", the DACs with area and local wines "Zöbinger", selected stronger Rieden wines (Riesling and Grüner Veltliner Ried Blauenstein) as well as the 1ÖTW sites Lamm, Heiligenstein and Kogelberg.
Since December 2014, "Barbara Öhlzelt Brut" has enriched the range, a very elegant, light and dry vintage sparkling wine made from Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay. Together with the successful author Daniel Glattauer, she produces "Gut gegen Nordwind," a blended set of Grüner and Roter Veltliner, Pinot Blanc and Sylvaner varieties that mature on the Wagram.
"Zu Tisch im Weingut" is the name of an unusual wine tasting in a very personal setting at the winery in Zöbing, which takes place from mid-May to mid-August and is accompanied by five seasonal courses prepared by Karl Schwillinsky. There is produce from the region, wines from Barbara Öhlzelt and enough time to chat about wine or cuisine and get tips.
The format is also perfect for company outings, team building or simply people who are interested in good wine and good food.
