Nestled in the picturesque wine village of Krustetten in the southern Krems Valley is the Müller family winery. It was first mentioned in a document in 1270 as Lesehof (wine press house) in the Göttweig Abbey archives and has been run by the Müllers as a family business since 1936.
Viticulture on the Göttweiger Berg has a long tradition, which has been appreciated and cultivated by the Müller family for three and four generations. Grandfather Leopold started viticulture with just 0.7 hectares of vineyards, but since then the Müllers have expanded the area to 120 hectares. Stefan tends the vineyards with love and passion, while Leopold is in charge of everything from grape picking to bottling. Their philosophy is to work in harmony with nature and to make targeted use of the diverse conditions around the Göttweiger Berg to bring out the best in each vineyard. Leopold and Stefan Müller agree: "Our landscape gives us an immense variety of soils - from deep loess to weathered conglomerate to barren primary rock soils - and unique climatic conditions for high-quality grapes and wines full of character! We feel obligated to keep our landscape viable for generations to come, and try to run our winery in the most sustainable way possible."
Through their determination, the strict criteria of the "Sustainable Austria" certification could be achieved. The wines can be tasted in the wine cellar at the winery or at the 'Top Heurigen', which is open four times a year, and are also available from many retailers.
