The traditional winery is located in the municipality of
Gamlitz-Steinbach in the wine-growing region of
Southern Styria (Austria). It was already described in the so-called Josephinian cadastre in 1787 on the occasion of a land survey. Today the estate is managed by Fritz, Wilma and their daughter Katharina Tinnacher. In 2001 a newly built wine cellar was put into operation and in 2002 a centuries-old vaulted cellar was renovated as a sales room. This took place, certified by the Republic of Austria, in "exemplary building design". The vineyards cover 21 hectares of steep slopes in the locations Eckberg, Flamberg and Steinbach. They are 90% planted with the white wine varieties Pinot Blanc, Muscat, Welschriesling, Pinot Gris, Morillon, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Red Traminer, the rest with the red wine varieties St. Laurent and Zweigelt. For the purpose of reduced yields, the vines are
thinned out several times
Depending on the type of wine, the wines are aged in steel tanks or in large wooden barrels. In favour of the vintage and site characteristics, the use of barriques is generally avoided. They are produced in the Welschriesling STK, Steirische Klassik STK, Erste STK Lage and Grosse STK Lage lines. Fine spirits (wine, yeast, fruit) are also produced. About 100.000 bottles of wine are produced annually. The winery is a member of the Winegrowers' Association
Styrian Terroir & Classic Wineries.
