The Kirchknopf family carefully cultivates small parcels of the best Leithaberg vineyards around their home village of Kleinhöflein by hand. Characterised by the unique limestone and slate terroir, precious wines are created as impressive ambassadors of their provenance - unadulterated, as nature and soil dictate year after year. The young winemaker Michael Kirchknopf is passionate about the Leithaberg varieties Chardonnay and Blaufränkisch. Deep-rooted, vital vines form the backbone, while limestone and slate provide the mineral starting point. Accompanying the vines on their journey through the seasons is both a daily pleasure and a craft for him. The cellar is the centre of maturation, where restraint is the top priority and time is the most important factor.
A return to the strengths of the vineyards, the taste of the grapes and the winemaker's craft describes the Kichknopfs' approach to vinifying authentic wines. In order to bring out this provenanceality, only perfectly ripe, hand-picked grapes are processed and fermented with natural yeasts, after which the wines are given the necessary time to develop their full flavour.
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