In the deepest Seewinkel, the Ziniel family draws a bold and at the same time cool line that stretches from white classics to red wines around the leading variety St. Laurent to the outstanding Schilfwein - complex and exciting like the finest "cool jazz", not zeitgeisty, but consistently with hand-picked grapes of traditional varieties from their own vineyards. In view of the fact that the Ziniels are newcomers rather than veterans, it is legitimate to ask where this self-assured lightness comes from - probably also from the experience that the young winemaker Andreas has gained at home and abroad. But it certainly plays a role that the Ziniels do not have to follow the market. With the exception of cellar master Andreas, they all have other professions that allow them to be uncompromising when it comes to wine: patron Alfred is a farmer and responsible for the soil and vineyards. Brother Wolfgang is a scientist and supports Andreas with vinification and stylistics. Mother Elisabeth takes care of communication and sales as well as family cohesion.
Incidentally, the Ziniels are committed to sustainability. They cultivate long-standing partnerships and sometimes forgo a quick deal. This personal attention is also appreciated by the regular farm-gate customers, who are particularly important to the Ziniels. Direct feedback from customers is then incorporated into the family's work. Speaking of which: tiny St. Andrä am Zicksee is geographically located exactly where the Z is in the alphabet: at the very end. Or at the very beginning - it all depends on your point of view.
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