Craftsmanship, terroir, and precision are the key values of Domäne Wachau under the leadership of Roman Horvath MW and Heinz Frischengruber. Respect for nature and the soil dominates the vignerons' hard work in the steep terraced vineyards. With over 160 hectares of organic vineyards, Domäne Wachau is Austria's leading wine estate with organically cultivated vines.
Organized into small parcels and worked mainly by hand, each vigneron cultivates less than two hectares of vines on average. The families have often passed down the craft over generations, producing a tremendous wealth of knowledge about their vineyards and an uncompromising focus on each individual plot. This is a next generation wine cooperative, as found nowhere else on Earth.
Domäne Wachau wines reflect their grand terroir and deliver an unmistakably puristic style, with both depth and freshness — partly spontaneously fermented and with minimal addition of sulfur.
The Wachau offers ideal conditions for origin-driven wines from grand single vineyards such as Achleiten, Bruck, and Kellerberg.
Winemaker Heinz Frischengruber knows every parcel personally. The vignerons harvest their terraced vineyards over multiple passes, exclusively by hand. No herbicides or pesticides are used. To the contrary, every effort is made to promote a diversity of flora and fauna, ensuring better ecological balance on the Wachau terraces. Based on these guiding principles, Domäne Wachau is considered a sustainability pioneer for the entire region.
Beyond the highly expressive single vineyard (ried) wines, Domäne Wachau also offers its Backstage series of distinctive natural wines. These adventurous wines are raised in amphora, concrete, and stone — a world apart from the traditional Wachau style.
Fresh and vibrant Grüner Veltliner from organically farmed vineyards in Austria’s Wachau Valley. Crafted by Domäne Wachau, it expresses pure fruit, subtle spice, and a lively mineral finish.
Bright and elegant Grüner Veltliner Federspiel from Domäne Wachau, grown on the steep terraces of the UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley. Crisp acidity, white pepper, and citrus define this pure Austrian classic.
Rich and expressive Grüner Veltliner Smaragd from Domäne Wachau, crafted from hand-harvested terrace vineyards. Full-bodied, with ripe pear, spice, and a long mineral finish — a true Wachau icon.
Elegant and balanced Riesling Federspiel Terrassen from Domäne Wachau, hand-harvested on steep terraced vineyards. Notes of peach, apricot, and citrus with racy acidity and crystalline minerality.
Elegant and balanced Riesling Federspiel Terrassen from Domäne Wachau, hand-harvested on steep terraced vineyards. Notes of peach, apricot, and citrus with racy acidity and crystalline minerality.
Elegant and powerful Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Ried Achleiten from Domäne Wachau, grown on ancient terraces. Smoky minerality, spice, and stone fruit notes meet vibrant acidity and exceptional ageing potential.
Elegant and powerful Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Ried Achleiten from Domäne Wachau, grown on ancient terraces. Smoky minerality, spice, and stone fruit notes meet vibrant acidity and exceptional ageing potential.
Elegant and mineral Riesling Federspiel Ried Bruck from Domäne Wachau, sourced from one of the region’s coolest, steepest vineyards. Balanced acidity, stone fruit notes, and smoky finesse define this wine.
From one of the most iconic vineyards in the Wachau, this wine combines purity, power and precision. Notes of peach, lime and flint meet smoky minerality, firm acidity and remarkable ageing potential.
Hand-picked grapes from the steep Spitzer Graben, spontaneously fermented and aged in marble and granite. Vibrant and chalky, with notes of peach, thyme and wet stone. Bottled unfiltered for pure expression.
Spontaneously fermented and aged six months in amphora, unfiltered and without sulfur. Dense and vibrant with notes of beeswax, melon, and spice. A pure, artisanal expression of Wachau’s terroir.
A rare and elegant sweet wine crafted from hand-picked Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Rivaner and Muskateller grapes. Golden in color, with aromas of honey, mango, and passion fruit, balanced by lively acidity and a long, refined finish.
