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2021, Riesling, Südsteiermark DAC, Qualitätswein
2023 - AUSTRIAN WINE AWARDS |
This traditional winery is located in the municipality of Kitzeck im Sausal in the Austrian wine-growing region of southern Styria. The origins of the family business date back to 1848, when Carl Aberth, a merchant from Graz, acquired the winery in Kitzeck. The vernacular made Aberth into "Albert" and thus established the house name. The childless Aberth left the property to his nephew Gustaf Zettel, the great-grandfather of the present owner. Zettl, who ran a schnapps, liqueur and vinegar factory in Ödenburg (Sopron). He developed the estate in Kitzeck as a summer resort. The business was taken over in 1950 by Wilfried v. Cramer, who laid the foundation for today's winery. He handed over to his son Christian in 1984 and to his son Leopold Cramer in 2011. A wine tavern is attached. Guest rooms are also available for rent.
The vineyards cover eight hectares in the Gauitsch, Steinriegel, Trebien and Pfarrweingarten vineyards. About 90% are planted in transverse terraces, the average slope is 90% (42°). They are planted with the white wine varieties Sauvignon Blanc, Welschriesling, Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Gelber Muskateller, Roter Traminer and Morillon, and the red wine varieties Blauer Wildbacher, Pinot Noir and Merlot. The vineyards are cultivated according to environmentally friendly principles. The wines are vinified in stainless steel with long fine yeast storage. They are vinified vegan. The premium wines are Weißer Riesling Trebien von den Terrassen, Sauvignon Blanc Steinriegel and Grauburgunder Trebien with three to five months of yeast storage. Bottle-fermented sparkling wines, grape juice, apple juice and noble brandies are also produced. The winery is a member of the Slow Food and Wein Steiermark associations.