The Maria Kerschbaum winery located in central Burgenland is situated on the edge of the Ödenburg mountains. This wine-growing region's climate has both continental and Mediterranean influences. The different microclimates in each individual vineyards allows for a variety of aromas to be accentuated in the vinification of the wines. The spectrum of aromas varies further depending on the type of vinification and the grape variety. The diversity of the soils with the climate produces wines with a unique character.
When selecting their vineyards, the very best sites are focused on. In Horitschon, their vineyards include the sites Hochäcker, Dürrau and Gfanger. The wines from these unique vineyards are vinified and matured separately, to allow for the soil characteristics and the structure of the soils to be expressed fully. The cool soil of the Dürrau vineyard allows for a particularly elegant single vineyard wine. The water content of this vineyard is due to the high clay levels in the loamy soil, which bring a fresh and fine acidity to the wine. It has the deepest clay soil in Horitschon, naturally giving rise to elegantly structured wines.
The winery directs its work in the vineyards with a deep respect for nature, true attentiveness and a keen eye on wine production. The Kerschbaums also place true importance on the upkeep of the vineyard's microcosm and its biodiversity.
Blaufränkisch plays a central role in its grape variety selection. The wine portfolio is largely composed of single-vineyard wines from its Hochäcker and Dürrau vineyards, in addition to its "Triade" cuvée, which is a blend of Blaufränkisch with accents of Merlot and Zweigelt. The concentrated effort to showcase authentic grape varieties with the characteristic features of each vineyard are at the forefront of everything the winery does.
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