Fritz Wieninger is considered a pioneer of the ‘New Vienna’ wine movement, combining a sense of modernity with the traditions of the region and his family, who have been making wine for over 100 years.
Weingut Wieninger comprises 50 hectares of biodynamically-grown vines on two main sites, ‘Bisamberg’ (35 hectares) and the smaller ‘Nussberg’ (15 hectares), separated by the Danube River. The drier and sunnier ‘Bisamberg’ is characterised by light, sandy loess soil, creating fresh wines with vibrant acidity. In contrast, ‘Nussberg’ is planted on shell and limestone soils with a high clay content, giving its wines greater richness and deeper fruit aromas.
Grapes for the Pinot Noir Select are mainly sourced from Wieninger’s Bisamberg vineyards, with a portion coming from the Nussberg site. Compared to Nussberg, Bisamberg sees on average 20% less rain and 20% more wind and sun which, along with its distinct soil composition, results in expressive and complex wines. Nussberg’s ancient alpine bedrock subsoil, which is interspersed with quartz veins, lends a creamy texture and pronounced minerality.
