Heinrich Hartl III is one of the leading producers in the Thermenregion, a growing region with a history in wine dating back to Celtic times, bordering Vienna in the capital’s South.

Following his heart’s call and what works best in a climate showing many parallels to France’s Burgundy, Heinrich’s top red wines are from Pinot noir and the Sankt Laurent grape. Showing distinctive characters of their own, these wines range in a high quality tier from an international point of view, while maintaining reasonable price points.

On the white wine side, two specialties called Rotgipfler and Zierfandler – rare as indigenous to the very region – are what Heinrich puts a spotlight on. With their elegant structure, complex aromas and ability to match rich and/or spicy dishes, these hidden gems are an ace up every sommelier’s sleeve.

Like most wineries in Austria, the Hartl family comes from a mixed farming background, but has turned towards a clear focus on wine. Today, the fruit of 16 hectares (40 acres) is being transformed into wines of remarkable style and quality.

Two different terroirs allow Heinrich to draw on almost unlimited resources when it comes to micro-climates, since his vineyards are spread out between Oberwaltersdorf ( scanty, highly permeable and stony soils) and on the slopes around Gumpoldskirchen (loam-rich clay, sandy loam and brown earth with a high shell limestone content).

Heinrich and his wife Marie-Sophie have travelled the world of wine. An open-hearted and -minded couple, they value exchanging views with colleagues, business partners and friends both at the winery and around the globe. With their wines, they make the beauty and richness of their home region accessible to wine lovers seeking for something special.