Weingut Scheiblhofer is located in Andau, in the region of Neusiedl am See, and is one of the largest wineries in Burgenland, with 85 hectares of vineyards. The winery, known for its renowned Big John red wine, was founded by Johann Scheiblhofer and taken over by his son Erich in 2000. In addition to the production of high-quality wines, the family business is characterised by modernity, innovation, sustainability, and social competence. In 2017, Scheiblhofer was the first winemaker in Austria to be awarded the "Leitbetriebe Austria" (leading Austrian company) award. But that was not all: in May 2017, the winery, together with Bankhaus Spängler, BDO Austria, and the Austrian Chamber of Notaries, was named the best family business in Burgenland by the national daily newspaper "Die Presse", as well as "Winery of the Year" in the "Best of Burgenland" wine awards of the Burgenland Chamber of Agriculture. Erich Scheiblhofer was also named "Winemaker of the Year 2021" by Falstaff.
Scheiblhofer is a pioneer in the field of sustainability and has been distinguished for years by its energy-autonomous wine production. This is made possible by its own photovoltaic system, the largest privately operated in Burgenland. In the spring of 2020, the system was expanded to a total of 668 kWp. In the future, the mobile transport of employees will also be energy-efficient. Electric vehicles have already been purchased, and a charging station has been installed. Situated in one of the best wine-growing areas in Austria and with the country's largest number of barrique barrels, Scheiblhofer is an important employer in the region and a supporter and promoter of social projects.
The winery is known far beyond Austria's borders as a place of relaxation and tranquillity, and with the recent opening of "The Resort", a spa hotel of superlatives, there is finally more space for the winery's many visitors. Of course, the winery's success is no accident: It is only through the tireless efforts of all the staff and the tremendous family cohesion that all this has been possible.
