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Schloss Gobelsburg
When Stift Zwettl, a Cistercian monastery, was founded by Earl Hadmar I of Kuenring in 1137 the monks were bestowed with forrests and land around Zwettl in the heart of Waldviertel as well as with vineyards and arable land in Kammern near Langenlois and the rivers Kamp and Danube. The oldest known vineyard in the region is mentioned in this deed of donation, i.e. the Allerheiligenstiftung.
As said, in 1740 the estate Gobelsburg was also incorporated by Stift Zwettl. 1784 the two estates, Kammern and Gobelsburg, were merged and have operated as
Schloss Gobelsburg Weingut des Zisterzienser Stiftes Zwettl
since. Gobelsburg has developed to one of the major and most distinguished wine-makers of Austria. After World War II and the Soviet occupation (hence, no vintage wine before that time!) Father Bertrand Baumann managed Schloss Gobelsburg such that the importance and reputation of the winery could be restored swiftly and fully and the chateau could be nicely renovated. Then he served as Abbot of Stift Zwettl from 1980 until 1994 when he resigned due to age. "Altabt" Father Bertrand is still proudly and joyfully inspecting vineyards and cellars here. In consequence of Cistercian tradition Father Bertrand introduced the "Burgundy vine" Pinot Noir to the region achieving outstanding results in spite the fact that viticulture and vinification of Pinot Noir is more complex and difficult as with most other grape varieties. Another famous speciality of the winery is the Gobelsburger Messwein (altar wine), a light and crisp Gruener Veltliner that is being produced in strict accordance to ecclesiatical regulations concerning vineyard and cellar techniques, i.e. organically sensitive work in the vineyards, no chaptalization or additives.
Originating from the Gaisberg vineyard, this Riesling reminds one of Cox's Orange and greengage: delicate concentrated fruit, juicy and ingratiating, well-defined; the stone fruit notes linger until the extended finale, intricate details and beautiful depth, giving a hint of the approaching finesse, a wine with great potential. more
BN#235464
A very concentrated Gruner Veltliner with long body but grace. Ried Lamm is the slight slope, facing south, on the foot of the Heiligenstein. There is deep loam and loess. Fermentation and maturing of Ried Lamm is taking place in oak barrels. more
BN#277944
Overflowing with tropical fruit, nicely formed and open, with yeasty undertones; luscious greengage, well defined, powerful yet elegant, with traces of mineral salts before the long finish, great potential. more
BN#277942
All sizes are 750mL unless otherwise noted.
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