There is much to admire about the Bründlmayer estate: the people, the high quality of the wines produced here in Langenlois, and finally the friendly and unassuming nature of the man who has been responsible for the success of this flagship estate since 1980. Almost every wine - from the lightest Grüner Veltliner to the red and sparkling wines - has the potential to be the best of the vintage in its category.
The vineyards are mostly terraced and have been organically farmed since 2015. About a third of the vineyards are trained in the so-called "Lyra" system. The geologically oldest and most interesting vineyard is the Zöbinger Heiligenstein, the soil of which dates back to the Permian period, 270 million years ago. This desert sandstone with volcanic deposits creates the conditions for the production of outstanding wines. The finest Riesling and Cabernet Franc grapes ripen high up in a self-contained nature reserve.
Grüner Veltliner is the winery's main grape variety, ranging from pleasant, light quality Kabinetts to complex, long-lasting Spätlese wines. Riesling grapes grow on the barren, rocky soils of the Steinmassl and Heiligenstein sites, and the resulting wines can reach almost legendary ages. Chardonnay and Burgundy varieties (Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc) are also considered specialities of the house. Even though the red wines shine with finesse rather than power, it is still a challenge for Willi Bründlmayer to cultivate beautiful, digestible red wines with a striking personality in this climatic border region. The "Bründlmayer Brut" is in a class of its own. After traditional fermentation, it is left on the lees for about three years, then riddled by hand and disgorged in the cellar. Since 1947, the most valuable vintages have been kept in the wine archive. Intensive internal tastings are held to learn about the sites, the character of the vintage and the style of development.
With an export share of 30 per cent, the family business is also very successful internationally. The American Wine & Spirits Magazine has named Bründlmayer 'Winery of the Year' five times in a row, and the British Financial Times calls it 'a beacon of Austrian viticulture'.
All the current wines can also be tasted by the glass at the Heurigenhof Bründlmayer, a Renaissance building dating back to the 16th century.
