the vineyards

The vineyards of the Weinlaubenhof lie between Illmitz and the shore of the Neusiedlersee, with some even situated in the protected area of the National Park. At first glance, the region is completely flat, but with a closer look, there are soft, undulating hills between 1 – 1.5 meters  high. These have an important influence on the growth of the grapes and especially on the generation of Botrytis because, in the Fall, the damp fog settles here.
Approximately one third of the area is comprised of sandy and pebbly soils, while two thirds feature gravelly sediment, allowing for good drainage and for the grape vines to root deeply. The vineyards are planted densely, as stress and the battle for nutrients are actually good for the vines: they root deeper and have lower grape yields, while the grapes themselves are more concentrated.
The most important white varieties here are Welschriesling, Chardonnay, Traminer, Scheurebe and Muskat Ottonel. Also red varieties are grown as well.