As a third-generation family business, Herbert Studeny cultivates 16 hectares of vineyards in the traditional winegrowing village of Obermarkersdorf. The Retzer Land in the Weinviertel with its wine town of Retz is the northernmost winegrowing region in Austria and is known for its characterful, spicy Grüner Veltliner. Probably the region's most important source of character is the Manhartsberg, which consists of granite bedrock and lends the white wines a mineral note. The winegrowers in this area also have this mountain ridge to thank for the high temperature differences between day and night as well as the Waldviertel downdraughts - a special feature that produces lively and aromatic wines.
The Studeny winery was one of the first wineries in this region to establish Sauvignon Blanc, which is characterised by a very special delicacy and finesse. Using careful cellar techniques and long maturation on the fine lees, it conjures up delicate, complex top wines with a long shelf life. Since the 2020 vintage, most of the white single-vineyard wines have been fermented spontaneously. An attractive tasting room was built in 2011, which is particularly popular for cellar door sales and tastings.
