Weingut Johann Donabaum is one of Wachau's up-and-coming wineries. The next generation of Donabaum winemakers is actively supported by his parents in the labour-intensive mountain and terraced vineyards. The estate's wines - Riesling Offenberg and Setzberg, as well as Grüner Veltliner Spitzer Point - can be found on the best-stocked wine lists in the country. The rare Neuburger grape is also grown, and the Smaragd from the Spitzer Biern site is one of the outstanding expressions of this variety.
A small bridge over the Spitzer Valley leads to the historic estate, which dates back to the 16th century. The consistent work of the entire family is the key to achieving excellent wines. This results from optimal grapes, which are characterised by the soil, the climate and the winemaker's skill.
The winery's greatest success to date came in 2009 at the Decanter World Wine Award in London, the world's largest wine competition: The Riesling Smaragd Setzberg 2007 won the international Riesling trophy and was named the best Riesling over £10.
