"Genius is often just a millimetre away from disaster." A saying that sets a clear direction at the Weinrieder winery. Whether working in the vineyards, developing the wines or marketing them, the winemaker consistently seeks a path away from the usual. His idea of the finished product alone is too individual to fit into any kind of template. He considers wine in its capacity as an accompaniment to food to be top class. As such, it must combine finesse, strength and character - and be extremely long-lasting. And it is precisely these qualities that bring Weinrieder's wines to the wine lists of top international restaurants around the world.
Lukas Rieder sees the basis for this in the vineyard. The "Weinrieder" concentrates on the cycles of nature and has his own parameters for adapting the work in the vineyard accordingly. These include protecting beneficial insects, planting greenery and rigorously limiting yields through spur pruning and consistent thinning. Late harvesting and long maturation on the fine lees make the wines the desired long-distance runners - wines that continue to enchant with their unique vitality for years to come.
