In Eisenstadt, on the slopes of the Leithagebirge, lie the vineyards of Erwin Tinhof, who, out of conviction, cultivates almost exclusively Austrian grape varieties. The company has been committed to viticulture for eleven generations. The vineyards are all located at altitudes of 150 to 280 metres above sea level and are characterised by the microclimate of the individualistic sites. Some vineyards lie on the edge of the forest, some in completely open vineyards. This small-scale structure of the Leitha Mountains is reflected in the diversity of the wines. These vineyards are planted with up to 7,000 vines per hectare, which are sustainably viable thanks to organic cultivation. They are up to 55 years old and consist of varieties such as Neuburger and Pinot Blanc Weissburgunder as well as Blaufränkisch and St. Laurent. Hand-picking and fermentation using only natural yeasts are standard. The result is fine, elegant, structured and expressive wines with an unmistakable character. Resistant vines and healthy grapes are a prerequisite for this. After years of preparatory work, the Tinhof winery has been certified organic since 2012. The Leithaberg DAC wines and the single-vineyard wines are matured in wooden barrels, given plenty of time to age and are particularly precise and multi-faceted representatives of the Leithaberg terroirs.
