"From stone to wine" is Toni Bodenstein's motto. His ambition is to explore the quality and ageing potential of the individual vineyard sites. The goal is to bring unique, archetypal wines into the glass that carry the essence of their provenance. Known as the "Terroirist of the Wachau", the winemaker and chairman of the Regional Wine Committee Wachau has a complex philosophy; history and future, sustainability and authenticity. The work in the vineyard and in the cellar is carried out traditionally but with the necessary innovation, as Toni always strives and searches for the best possible quality. This connection with nature and inspiration is expressed in authentic wines, resulting from a holistic approach combined with sustainable practices. Respect for nature, appreciation of the environment and responsibility towards future generations are the basis for wines that combine elegance and finesse with expression and power. These wines exhibit the great sites of the Wachau, which are among the best in the world.
Numerous international awards confirm the work and philosophy of Ilse and Toni Bodenstein, who run one of Austria's most renowned wineries together. The 2019 vintage brought the ideas and goals of the next generation; son Robert Bodenstein, who wrote his master's thesis on the terroir of Ried Achleiten, has taken on more responsibility and is also fascinated and challenged by the diverse uniqueness of the Wachau terroir.
The estate's vineyards are partly in Weißenkirchen (Steinriegl, Zwerithaler, Klaus and Achleiten) and partly in Dürnstein (Kaiserberg and Liebenberg). The Riesling "Growth Bodenstein", which owes its filigree finesse to the extreme altitude (460 metres), also deserves acclaim. In the case of Grüner Veltliner, it is the "Stockkultur" of Achleiten, where the old vines produce a concentrated, mineral wine that is an absolute pleasure to drink. A particularly characterful Grüner Veltliner comes from the winery's oldest vines at Kammergut (Ried Zwerithaler). In total, there are 18 hectares of vineyards, most of which are planted on steep terraces. For the Bodenstein family, it is both a legacy and a challenge to be able to grow and make wine in this unique region.
