The Schmid winery in Stratzing, a small village on a high plateau between Krems and Langenlois, has been family-owned for 160 years and Josef Schmid has been at the helm of this fine estate since 1991. He cultivates his vineyards with great dedication and idealism and vinifies wines that are lively and powerful, but sometimes also very elegant.
Most of the vineyards are located in Stratzing and around the town of Krems. This means that Josef Schmid has very different terroirs at his disposal. Loess soils and mineral-rich primary rock vineyards enable him to harvest a wide range of white wine grapes - above all Riesling and Grüner Veltliner - in ideal locations. For the winegrower, his top sites are his greatest treasure, and he is firmly convinced that only particularly good soils can grow vines that are reflected and excel in the wines. His path and his successes, which are documented by numerous awards, prove him right.
In 2004, a new cellar extension was completed, which allows for extremely careful vinification and temperature-controlled fermentation. The wines, which are reasonably priced in view of their quality, are not only praised by critics, but can also be found on many wine lists throughout Austria's top gastronomy.
Route
