Around twelve hectares of Christoph Edelbauer's vineyards are located exclusively in and around Langenlois with soils full of tension, dominated by loess, gneiss, slate and primary rock. Terroir is not a concept here, but an attitude.
The vineyards and orchards have been in the family for generations - but for one generation they were not cultivated by the family. Christoph's parents worked in science and the land was leased out. A new chapter began in 2003. Not out of loyalty to tradition, but out of conviction. Christoph Edelbauer wanted to show that organic viticulture works. The fact that his father researched and taught conventional plant nutrition at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences made this a question of proof, not belief.
So he believes in reduction. In decisions that are made quietly but are clear. In work that leaves out more than it adds, with trust instead of control. The winery has been certified organic since 2012. Conscious soil work, hand-picking where it counts, precise vinification, clear decisions and patience as a tool define his craft.
If Christoph Edelbauer had not become a winemaker, he would have pursued this path after studying architecture. However, this training still shapes his work today. The winery building in Riede Neuberg is an expression of this: functional, clear and deliberately placed in the landscape. Concrete, wood, light - not as a statement, but as a structure. Nature becomes the furnishings. Everything follows one principle: clarity without harshness.
The vineyards around Langenlois are partners in his work. Each one speaks differently - about texture, direction and tension. Grüner Veltliner, Riesling and the Burgundy varieties are in the yield. The style is cool, structured and consistently characterized by origin. And Pinot Noir is his passion. Everything is concentrated in it: precision, patience, honesty. It shows every decision - and forgives none. This is precisely where his fascination lies. For Christoph Edelbauer, Pinot is not a goal, but a counterpart that challenges and shapes. Chardonnay and other Burgundy varieties follow the same approach: tension instead of breadth, structure instead of volume. Wines that leave room - and fill it.
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