The Regele family runs one of the most traditional wineries in southern Styria. Founded in 1830, today Georg and Ingrid Regele, with their son Franz are responsible for the renowned winery. Georg Regele likes to compare the remarkable success story with his vines - because only strong roots guarantee healthy development and a constant increase in quality.
About 25 hectares of vines are cultivated, all harvested by hand. Oberglanzberg, Sulz, and the sizeable vineyard Zoppelberg are outstanding vineyards, first documented in the 13th century. The resulting DAC Rieden wines enjoy the highest acclaim, and their minerality, which is influenced by the terroir, is truly captivating, as is the balance. With the production of richly finesse sparkling wines, one is in pursuit of the myth of the perfect mousse. Classified in the fastidious Austrian sparkling wine pyramid with a protected designation of origin, their sparkling wine consistently receives top national and international ratings.
Viticulture is not only a field rich in tradition but also an incredibly innovative one. In recent years, it has changed dramatically in its diversity, scope, jurisdiction, orientation, and importance. Franz Regele Junior possesses the necessary credentials after graduating from the HBLA Klosterneuburg College in viticulture and winemaking. He successfully acts responsibly and pragmatically with new innovations and consolidates past proven concepts. "The more concise the technical progress becomes, the more the environment in which all this happens plays a role," says Franz Regele. Exciting fields of innovation for him also include the ageing of his wines in amphorae or concrete eggs and the cultivation of (fungus-resistant) PIWI grape varieties such as Souvignier Gris. However, the prerequisite for innovative work in viticulture is the consistent, sustainable cultivation of the vineyards - and always keeping in harmony with nature. "In every passing season, this is not only a challenge for me, but constant motivation."
