No matter where you look: There are picturesque vineyards everywhere, nestling together for miles - this is the Weinviertel. In the middle of this idyll and not far from the Czech border lies Schrattenthal, the smallest wine town in Austria. And this is where you will find the Zull winery, which may not be very large with 19 hectares of vineyards, but it produces great wines. Everything about this winery is family. At the beginning of the 1980s, Werner Zull was just about to start his studies when his brother died in an accident. The family stuck together during this difficult time and Werner Zull swapped his studies for work in the vineyard. Since then, the Zull winery has been producing quality wine and - this was new - bottling it. The small winery has long since become well-known and famous for its wines. On the one hand, this is due to the special microclimate of the area: heat and sun help the grapes to ripen optimally, while the nearby Manhartsberg keeps out cold winds from the neighbouring Waldviertel. On the other hand, the deep roots of the vines bring out the best in the soil. And last but not least, the Zulls' natural way of working contributes to the unmistakably elegant yet complex wines: Instead of grand gestures and exaggerated use of technology, they rely on tact, perseverance and a great deal of patience with the courage to experiment. Son Phillip continues what his father Werner has always pursued as a vision: to produce wines full of character with brilliance and great ageing potential - such as the Grüner Veltliner "Äußere Bergen", the Riesling "Innere Bergen" or the sought-after Pinot Noir.
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