No matter where you look: Picturesque vineyards are everywhere, stretching for miles and miles - this is the Weinviertel. In the middle of this idyll, not far from the Czech border, lies Schrattenthal, Austria's smallest wine town. And it is here that you will find the Zull winery, which, with 19 hectares of vineyards, may be small, but it produces great wines. Everything about this winery is a family affair. In the early 1980s, Werner Zull was about to start university when his brother had a fatal accident. The family stuck together during this challenging time, and Werner Zull swapped his studies for work in the vineyard. Since then, the Zull estate has been producing and bottling quality wine.
In the meantime, the small winery has become well-known and famous for its wines. On the one hand, this is due to the area's unique microclimate: heat and sun help the grapes to ripen to perfection, while the nearby Manhartsberg mountain keeps cold winds at bay from the neighbouring Waldviertel region. On the other hand, the deeply rooted vines get the best out of the soil. Last but not least, the Zulls' natural way of working contributes to their wines' unmistakable elegance and complexity. Instead of grand gestures and excessive use of technology, the Zulls rely on intuition, perseverance, patience and the courage to experiment. Son Phillip carries on his father's vision of producing wines with character, brilliance and excellent ageing potential - such as the Grüner Veltliner "Äussere Bergen", the Riesling "Innere Bergen" or the sought-after Pinot Noir.
