"From stone to wine" is Toni Bodenstein's motto. His ambition lies in exploring the quality and certain ageing potential of the individualistic vineyards. The goal: to bring individualistic, archetypal wines into the glass that carry the unique character of their provenance. The winemaker, known as the "Terroirist of the Wachau" and chairman of the "Regional Wine Committee Wachau", stands for a complex philosophy: history and future, sustainability and naturalness. The work in the vineyard and cellar is carried out traditionally, paired with the necessary innovation, always striving and searching for the best possible quality. A closeness to nature and inspiration come to life in authentic wines - as the result of an holistic concept with sustainable action. Out of respect for nature, appreciation of the environment and responsibility towards future generations, wines are created that combine elegance and finesse with expression and power, wines that show that the great wines of the Wachau are among the best in the world.
Numerous international awards confirm the work and philosophy of Ilse and Toni Bodenstein, who together run one of the most renowned wineries in Austria. Since the 2019 vintage, the ideas and objectives of the next generation have been integrated: son Robert Bodenstein, whose master's thesis is dedicated to the terroir of the Achleiten vineyard, has taken on more responsibility. He too is fascinated and equally challenged by the multi-layered uniqueness of the Wachau terroir. Some of the estate's large vineyards are located in Weißenkirchen (Steinriegl, Zwerithaler, Klaus and Achleiten) and in Dürnstein (Kaiserberg and Liebenberg). The Riesling "Wachstum Bodenstein", which owes its delicate finesse to its extreme altitude (460 metres), is also worthy of note. In the case of Grüner Veltliner, it is the "Stockkultur" in Achleiten, where an ancient vineyard produces a concentrated, mineral wine that you can immerse yourself in. A particularly characterful Grüner Veltliner comes from the estate's oldest vines in the Kammergut (Ried Zwerithaler). Together they cover 18 hectares of vineyards, most of which are cultivated on extreme terraces. For the Bodenstein family, being allowed to be winegrowers in this unique region called the Wachau is both a legacy and a challenge.
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