Schloss Gobelsburg is the oldest winery in the Danube region of Kamptal and can look back on a documented history of wine-growing dating back to the 12th century. In 2021, Schloss Gobelsburg celebrated the 850th vintage of the venerable estate. Cistercian monks from Zwettl Abbey were given their first vineyards in 1171 and have had a lasting influence on viticulture in Austria over the past 850 years.
Over the centuries, the monks have cultivated vineyards in the very best locations in Austria. Today, the winery concentrates on the typical wines of provenance of the Danube appellations in the three categories of regional, local and vineyard wines - including world-famous names such as Ried Heiligenstein and Ried Lamm. Sustainable viticulture has always been a matter close to their hearts. The vineyards are tended with care and consideration, from pruning to foliage work. In the fall, when the leaves turn golden in October and November, the grapes are harvested by hand into small crates and carefully brought to the cellar for further sorting.
Simplicity and austerity is a guiding principle of the Cistercians that points the way to great wines. The time factor has become a rare commodity these days. However, the Gobelsburg wines are granted the luxury of being able to develop in peace and quiet in the cool cellars.
In addition to the typical appellation wines, other wine specialties are pressed in the cellars of Schloss Gobelsburg. The winery specialises in Austrian quality sparkling wines and "cool climate" red wines based on the Pinot family (Pinot Noir, St. Laurent & Zweigelt). The sweet wines from Gobelsburg are a small but fine specialty. Prädikate wines are pressed here at all levels and ice wine is also regularly produced. The winery is also known for its preoccupation with historical winemaking, which is expressed in the wines called "Tradition".
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