Grafenegg, located in the middle of the wine-growing area of Niederösterreich, or Lower Austria, has joined forces with the Österreichische Traditionsweingüter – the Austrian Traditional Wine Estates – to produce five region-typical wines that make up the Wein-Edition Grafenegg collection. These wines are: Riesling Zöbinger Heiligenstein 2010 (from Weingut Willi Bründlmayer); St.Laurent 2008 (from Weingut Malat); Grüner Veltliner Wagram 2010 (from Weingut Fritsch); Riesling Sprintzenberg 2010 (from the Bio-Weingut Geyerhof), and a fruity Zweigelt 2009 (from Weingut Dolle).

The Official Festival Wines

“In Grafenegg, we present our visitors with a true symphony of the senses, thanks to the unique symbiosis of culture, architecture, history, nature and the culinary arts,” says Paul Gessl, managing director of the Grafenegg Kulturbetriebsgesellschaft. “The 'Wein-Edition Grafenegg' fits in perfectly with our programme and demonstrates the obvious connection between art and wine culture. The wines are available in Toni Mörwald´s Schlosstaverne and served also at all artist dinners, receptions, exhibitions and cocktails. Thus we're contributing to the national and international dissemination of wine culture. With the Traditionsweingüter, we've gained a reliable partner for this initiative.”

Reviving the Tradition

The Verein der ÖSTERREICHISCHEN TRADITIONSWEINGÜTER – the Association of Austrian Traditional Wine Estates - comprises 23 member wineries and (most recently) cooperations with three wine estates, all of which stand for the identification, classification and promotion of the best vineyard sites in the Danube valley. Michael Moosbrugger, chairman of the Association, says that “Grafenegg has always been the center of culture and enjoyment in the region. And it is a natural continuation of the tradition to offer a selection of region-typical wines at official events and in the shop.”

Die Ersten Lagen 2010 to be Launched on August 20th

The cooperation between the Traditionsweingüter (ÖTW) and Grafenegg will be celebrated with a spectacular event on Saturday, August 20th. Beginning at 4 p.m., the 23 Traditionsweingüter and the three cooperating wineries (Allram, Eichinger and Proidl) will present their Erste Lagen (Premier Cru) wines from the 2010 vintage along with the five wines of the 'Wein-Edition Grafenegg' in the Sattelkammer (tack room) at Grafenegg. In the concert hall auditorium, the star pianist and Grafenegg's artistic director, Rudolf Buchbinder, will give a concert at 7:15 p.m. (sold out).

Grafenegg

Schloss Grafenegg, a magnificent castle near Krems in Niederösterreich (Lower Austria), is also widely known as a cultural center that provides through its “Musik-Sommer” and “Musik-Festival Grafenegg” programmes a brilliant stage for stars from all over the world. Managing Director Paul Gessl has long known that culture and enjoyment have a natural relationship, which is why he is developing the castle - built in the Romantic Historicism style – and its 32-hectare castle park, along with the two stages, the Wolkenturm and Auditorium, into a paradise of culinary delight. Everything from dinners in the glorious halls and the Schlosstaverne to picnics in the meadows around the castle to a visit to the Vinothegg offer pure sensory pleasure.

Information:

Schloss Grafenegg
Österreichische Traditionsweingüter