Weingut Wess

Falstaff Wine Guide Austria 2023/24

The Wess winery is located in the Kremstal, one of Austria's most culturally rich winegrowing regions. The vineyards - originally owned by monasteries - were already cultivated by "Weinzierler" more than 1,000 years ago and have always been an essential part of nature, the economy and culture in the Kremstal. In 2003, Rainer Wess founded his winery right here, in the centre of this traditional winegrowing region. His passion for fine and elegant wines led him to collect vineyard parcels one by one with a great deal of patience. Initially as leased parcels, later also owned by himself, his stock of vines slowly grew and a serious winery was created. Christina Juen-Wess can now build on her father's pioneering work to further develop the winery. One of the first decisions was to switch to organic (2024 will be the first certified organic vintage) and plastic-free cultivation. "Efficient and effective" is Christina and her husband David's motto. Those who plan well and work with foresight need to intervene less afterwards and can give the wines more room to develop. The young couple cultivate 15 of the 2,300 hectares of vineyards in the Kremstal and are particularly proud of time-honoured vineyards that have been classified as Erste Lagen by the traditional wineries: Ried Pfaffenberg, Ried Kögl and Ried Weinzierlberg are its 1ÖTW sites. What's exciting is the geological differences from loess to primary rock soils with slate components and the Grüner Veltliner and Riesling grape varieties. Furthermore, the towering vineyards of the Krems Valley offer great climatic differences with warm zones near the Danube and extremely cool parcels at high altitudes. In order to express these characters well, Christina Juen-Wess wants to give her wines more time to mature. She stores the Rieslings in particular for at least a year longer before they are released onto the market, even if this means going against the commercial mainstream. Christina's personality is also reflected in her wines. She is optimistic, energetic and creative. Under her leadership, the winery is now entering a new era.

Exhibitions: Austrian Tasting London, ProWein Düsseldorf, VieVinum
Winemaker: Christina Juen-Wess
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Production Style: In Transition
Cultivation Area in Hectares: 15
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2018 Riesling Ried Kremsleithen TBA
Weingut Wess
Austria
Lower Austria,  Austria
Sweet and Dessert Wine
Riesling
Riesling Ried Kremsleithen TBA Sweet and Dessert Wine
95
2017 Riesling Ried Kremsleithen TBA
Weingut Wess
Austria
Lower Austria,  Austria
Sweet and Dessert Wine
Riesling
Riesling Ried Kremsleithen TBA Sweet and Dessert Wine
95
2021 Riesling Kremstal DAC Reserve Stein Ried Kögl 1ÖTW
Weingut Wess
Austria
Lower Austria,  Austria
White Wine
Riesling
Riesling Kremstal DAC Reserve Stein Ried Kögl 1ÖTW White Wine
94
2021 Riesling Ried Loibenberg
Weingut Wess
Austria
Lower Austria,  Austria
White Wine
Riesling
Riesling Ried Loibenberg White Wine
94
2020 Riesling Kremstal DAC Reserve Ried Pfaffenberg 1ÖTW
Weingut Wess
Austria
Lower Austria,  Austria
White Wine
Riesling
Riesling Kremstal DAC Reserve Ried Pfaffenberg 1ÖTW White Wine
94
2022 Riesling Kremstal DAC Reserve Krems Alte Reben
Weingut Wess
Austria
Lower Austria,  Austria
White Wine
Riesling
Riesling Kremstal DAC Reserve Krems Alte Reben White Wine
93
2021 Grüner Veltliner Kremstal DAC Reserve Ried Weinzierlberg
Weingut Wess
Austria
Lower Austria,  Austria
White Wine
Grüner Veltliner
Grüner Veltliner Kremstal DAC Reserve Ried Weinzierlberg White Wine
93
2020 Riesling Kremstal DAC Reserve Ried Kögl 1ÖTW
Weingut Wess
Austria
Lower Austria,  Austria
White Wine
Riesling
Riesling Kremstal DAC Reserve Ried Kögl 1ÖTW White Wine
93
2019 Pinot Noir
Weingut Wess
Austria
Lower Austria,  Austria
Red Wine
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir Red Wine
93
2019 Riesling Ried Loibner Loibenberg
Weingut Wess
Austria
Lower Austria,  Austria
White Wine
Riesling
Riesling Ried Loibner Loibenberg White Wine
93
2019 Grüner Veltliner Kremstal DAC Reserve Ried Kögl 1ÖTW
Weingut Wess
Austria
Lower Austria,  Austria
White Wine
Grüner Veltliner Kremstal DAC Reserve Ried Kögl 1ÖTW White Wine
93
2019 Grüner Veltliner Kremstal DAC Reserve Ried Weinzierlberg
Weingut Wess
Austria
Lower Austria,  Austria
White Wine
Grüner Veltliner Kremstal DAC Reserve Ried Weinzierlberg White Wine
93
2019 Riesling Kremstal DAC Reserve Ried Steiner Pfaffenberg 1ÖTW
Weingut Wess
Austria
Lower Austria,  Austria
White Wine
Riesling Kremstal DAC Reserve Ried Steiner Pfaffenberg 1ÖTW White Wine
93
2018 Grüner Veltliner Kremstal DAC Reserve Ried Kögl 1ÖTW
Weingut Wess
Austria
Lower Austria,  Austria
White Wine
Grüner Veltliner
Grüner Veltliner Kremstal DAC Reserve Ried Kögl 1ÖTW White Wine
93
2018 Riesling Ried Loibner Loibenberg
Weingut Wess
Austria
Lower Austria,  Austria
White Wine
Riesling
Riesling Ried Loibner Loibenberg White Wine
93
2017 Grüner Veltliner Kremstal DAC Reserve Ried Weinzierlberg
Weingut Wess
Austria
Lower Austria,  Austria
White Wine
Grüner Veltliner
Grüner Veltliner Kremstal DAC Reserve Ried Weinzierlberg White Wine
93
2017 Riesling Kremstal DAC Reserve Ried Kögl 1ÖTW
Weingut Wess
Austria
Lower Austria,  Austria
White Wine
Riesling
Riesling Kremstal DAC Reserve Ried Kögl 1ÖTW White Wine
93
2016 Grüner Veltliner Kremstal DAC Reserve Ried Steiner Kögl 1ÖTW
Weingut Wess
Austria
Lower Austria,  Austria
White Wine
Grüner Veltliner
Grüner Veltliner Kremstal DAC Reserve Ried Steiner Kögl 1ÖTW White Wine
93
2016 Riesling Kremstal DAC Reserve Ried Pfaffenberg 1ÖTW
Weingut Wess
Austria
Lower Austria,  Austria
White Wine
Riesling
Riesling Kremstal DAC Reserve Ried Pfaffenberg 1ÖTW White Wine
93
2016 Riesling Kremstal DAC Reserve Ried Steiner Pfaffenberg 1ÖTW
Weingut Wess
Austria
Lower Austria,  Austria
White Wine
Riesling
Riesling Kremstal DAC Reserve Ried Steiner Pfaffenberg 1ÖTW White Wine
93
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Weingut Johann Strauss
In der Leithen 25, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Österreich
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NÖ Landesweingut Krems
Wiener Straße 101, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Österreich
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Wein- & Obstbauschule Krems
Wienerstraße 101, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Österreich
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Weingut Zöhrer
Sandgrube 1, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Österreich
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Weingut Paradeiser
In der Leithen 65, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Österreich
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Hellerschmid
Missongasse 33, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Österreich
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Winzer Krems – Sandgrube 13
Sandgrube 13, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Österreich
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Weingut Stadt Krems
Stadtgraben 11, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Österreich
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Weingut Josef Rosenberger
Leisergasse 29, 3495 Rohrendorf, Österreich
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Wirtshaus Leindl
Weinzierlbergstraße 10, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Österreich
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Gasthaus Jell
Hoher Markt 8–9, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Österreich
87
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Gozzo by Late
Hoher Markt 11, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Österreich
85
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MarktSpiel
Untere Landstraße 3, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Österreich
81
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Altstadt Schmankerl
Täglicher Markt 2, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Österreich
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XO Bar & Lounge
Margarethenstraße 10, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Österreich
85
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Stierli’S Bar und Lounge in der Alten Post
Hauptstraße 24, 3620 Spitz, Österreich
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Piccolo Food & Cocktailbar
Schloßbergstraße 20, 3454 Sitzenberg, Österreich
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Piccolo
Schlossbergstraße 20, 3454 Sitzenberg-Reidling, Österreich
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Smash Cafè
Neugasse 2, 3720 Ravelsbach, Österreich
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WEINHIMMEL
Untere Landstraße 35, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Österreich
85
2
WINE-LOUNGE & VINOTHEK
Am Goldberg 2, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Österreich
90
3
Veit Bar Drinx und Snax
Pfarrplatz 15, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Österreich
86
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Leopold
Utzstraße 1, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Österreich
88
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Il Magazzino
Steiner Landstraße 76, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Österreich
87
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Josef Stebel GesmbH
Weinzierl 98, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Österreich
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Vintage Weinhandel
Dr. Josef Meller-Gasse 2, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Österreich
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Wellen.Spiel
Welterbe-Platz 1, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Österreich
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Wein.Depot Noitz
Römerstraße 169, 3511 Palt, Österreich
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Loisium WeinErlebnisWelt
Loisiumallee 1, 3550 Langenlois, Österreich
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Donnemiller
In der Leithen 81, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Österreich
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Heuriger Stoiber am Weinzierlberg
Oberer Weinzierlberg 22, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Österreich
88
3
Weinbau & Heuriger Mößlinger
Langenloiserstraße 116, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Österreich
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Schreiberhaus
Stratzinger Straße 1, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Österreich
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Heuriger Scharf
Hauptstraße 13, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Österreich
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Wild Bean Café
Wiener Straße 76, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Österreich
2
Café-Konditorei Hagmann
Untere Landstraße 8, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Österreich
88
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Hager Krems
Untere Landstraße 6, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Österreich
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Das Kaffeehaus
Leisergasse 29, 3495 Rohrendorf bei Krems, Österreich
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Woracziczky am Pfarrplatz
Am Pfarrplatz 3, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Österreich
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Weingut Malat
Hafnerstraße 12, 3511 Furth, Österreich
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Hotel Sans Souci
Burggasse 2, 1070 Wien, Österreich
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The Ring
Kärntner Ring 8, 1010 Wien, Österreich
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Hilton Vienna
Am Stadtpark 1, 1030 Wien, Österreich
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Weingut Bohrn
Hauptstraße 65, 2171 Herrnbaumgarten, Österreich