Sensitive demanding tradition
Winegrowing with great history. Duke Leopold VI of the House of Babenberg also donated some vineyards in Pfaffstätten to Lilienfeld Abbey when it was founded in 1202. With the takeover of the winery, we have assumed responsibility for one of the oldest wineries in Austria.
A great honour, a great responsibility.
Focus on autochthonous varieties
Domaene Lilienfeld is dedicated to the autochthonous grape varieties Rotgipfler and Zierfandler, which are native to the Thermenregion. But old varieties like Blaue Portugieser and Neuburger are also part of the assortment, as well as Zweigelt, Pinot Noir and St. Laurent. This diversity calls for a great deal of commitment to viticulture and the right instincts in wine making to develop very good quality wines. You will certainly find them here in this wine assortment.
Rotgipfler und Zierfandler
Rotgipfler and Zierfandler are both an autochthonous white wine variety from Austria, which are almost exclusively found in the area around Gumpoldskirchen today. The Rotgipfler was mentioned for the first time around 1837 and is a natural hybrid of Traminer and Roter Veltliner. The Rotgipfler gets its name from the reddish tips of its shoots. The Zierfandler, also known as Spätrot, is a hybrid of Traminer-like grapes and Roter Veltliner. Like the Rotgipfler, the Zierfandler is harvested late.
Wines made from Rotgipfler and Zierfandler have very good storage potential. Compared to the Rotgipfler, the Zierfandler has a more delicate taste and is more elegant in good years. The Rotgipfler is a full-bodied wine, the ideal drinking temperature is between 7 and 10°C.
Rotgipfler · Zierfandler
Fermented on the skins and then aged for 12 months in 1,000L wooden barrels. Characterized by spontaneous fermentation and extended lees contact, this wine impresses with its powerful structure. Creamy, dense, and invigorating on the palate. Tropical fruit notes and a hint of vanilla culminate in a long and harmonious finish.
Chardonnay
A vibrant, luminous golden yellow, with aromas of tropical fruits and vanilla; biscuit-like, buttery and creamy on the palate. Full-bodied, dense, round, and structured, with a long, harmonious finish.
Aged for 12 months in new barriques.
Grüner Veltliner
This Grüner Veltliner impresses with its light color and delicately fruity nose with apple and citrus aromas. Lime notes on the finish and palate provide a lively structure. The ideal Grüner Veltliner from the Thermenregion to enjoy on the first rays of sunshine and in anticipation of spring.
Rotgipfler · Zierfandler Reserve
Fresh, fragrant nose, full-bodied exotic fruit with subtle oak aromas. Harmonious, elegant on the palate; opens up with aeration. The “Schatzberg” vineyard is one of the oldest in Gumpoldskirchen. Rotgipfler and Zierfandler grapes grow together there on deep loam soil. A classic blend from Gumpoldskirchen.
Rotgipfler
On the nose, delicate aromas of mango, white vineyard peach, and floral notes. Multifaceted on the palate – an impressive array of fruit flavors paired with a light creaminess and harmoniously integrated acidity. Powerful and mineral finish. This Rotgipfler from the top Schatzberg vineyard in Gumpoldskirchen was fermented in new 300L wooden barrels and aged in stainless steel tanks.
Zierfandler
On the nose, white peaches, citrus notes, and subtle exotic fruits. Creamy on the palate with an elegant interplay of acidity. A true rarity from the Thermenregion, grown in a special vineyard. Zierfandler is also called Spätrot (late red), as the berries only turn reddish when fully ripe.
Sustainability in winegrowing
Improved sustainability is continually being worked on in the vineyards, benefiting the environment and people equally. This includes the limited use of chemicals and creating zones for more biodiversity.