Gut Oggau

The couple realised that the unique environment required careful cultivation and therefore focused on producing high-quality wines from grapes that they processed as gently as possible. The result? Their wines are among the most sought-after in Austria. These organic wines are a family in the truest sense of the word.

The label of each bottle features a hand-drawn black-and-white portrait of a fictional family member, one of three generations. The younger generation was planted on the gravel soils, which give the wine a more lively, youthful character. In contrast, the older generations come from vines planted on the limestone and slate soils of the slopes above the village, which give the wines a mature, ‘grown-up’ personality. The back labels explain the imaginary personality of each wine. You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but should you judge a wine by its label? Not really! However, the Gut Oggau family members may well be the exception to the rule! For instance, we learn that Mechthild (a white wine and the grandmother) is the “kind-hearted grandmother” who evokes feelings of nostalgia. She is trustworthy, but can also be mysterious and tends to polarise opinions. Atanasius (a red wine, grandson and “a handsome young man”) is known for his exceptional good looks and easy-going manner. Emmeram (a Gewürztraminer), is convinced that Theodora (white), the daughter of Wiltrude (a daughter-in-law and sweet white), is actually his. Whether it's the energetic and spirited children Atanasius, Theodora and Winifred, the more seasoned parents Joschuari, Emmeram, Timotheus and Josephine or the somewhat more traditional grandparents Mechthild and Bertholdi – getting to know this fascinating family is a real feast for the palate!