Austria
Lower Austria/Niederösterreich
TraisentalThe estate is located in the commune of Traismauer-Wagram ob der Traisen in the Traisental wine-growing region in Lower Austria. The family-owned property has a total area of 26 hectares, and was established in 1932. Ing. Herwald Hauleitner is responsible for winemaking. In addition to viticulture, fruit is grown on two hectares. The estates motto is Drinking is a basic requirement, enjoying it is an art”. The vineyard area totals seven hectares, with holdings in the following sites: Bergern, Gaisruck, Rosengarten, Setzen and Sonnleiten. The area is planted with the following white varieties: Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, Pinot Blancr, Chardonnay, Rivaner, Welschriesling and Gelber Muskateller, as well as with the red varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Blauer Zweigelt, Merlot and Syrah. Sustainable vineyard practices are implemented. The premium wines produced include the Traisental DAC (Grüner Veltliner) and the Traisental DAC Reserve (Grüner Veltliner and Riesling). Bottle-fermented sparkling wines as well as spirits (fruit, brandy, grappa-styöe) are also produced. The estate is a member of the „Traisentaler Weingärtner” association.
The vintage 2010 |
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Lower Austria/Niederösterreich |
| Weißburgunder, White wine, quality wine, dry, Setzen, 7.50 € |  | Full description | Request-Form | Very good (82) |
Lower Austria/Niederösterreich: Traismauer |
| Bergern, Chardonnay, White wine, quality wine, dry, 7.50 € |  | Full description | Request-Form | Very good (84) |
| Lössfeder, Grüner Veltliner, White wine, quality wine, dry, 4.00 € |  | Full description | Request-Form | Very good (81) |
| Bergern, Gelber Muskateller, White wine, quality wine, dry, Traisental, 6.00 € |  | Full description | Request-Form | Very good (83) |
| Sonnleiten, Grüner Veltliner, White wine, quality wine, dry, Traisental DAC, 5.00 € |  | Full description | Request-Form | Very good (82) |
The vintage 2009 |
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Lower Austria/Niederösterreich |
| Weißburgunder, White wine, quality wine, dry, Setzen, 7.50 € |  | Full description | Request-Form | Very good (84) |
Lower Austria/Niederösterreich: Traismauer |
| Bergern, Chardonnay, White wine, quality wine, dry, 7.50 € |  | Full description | Request-Form | Excellent (85) |
Lower Austria/Niederösterreich |
| Grüner Veltliner, White wine, Reserve, dry, Reserve, Erlesene Reben, Traisental DAC, 7.50 € |  | Full description | Request-Form | Excellent (87) |
| Grüner Veltliner, White wine, Reserve, dry, Selektion, Traisental DAC, 10.00 € |  | Full description | Request-Form | Excellent (88) |
| Riesling, White wine, Reserve, dry, Selektion, Traisental DAC, 10.00 € |  | Full description | Request-Form | Excellent (87) |
Lower Austria/Niederösterreich: Traismauer |
| Sonnleiten, Grüner Veltliner, White wine, quality wine, dry, Traisental DAC, 5.00 € |  | Full description | Request-Form | Excellent (85) |
The vintage 2008 |
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Lower Austria/Niederösterreich |
| Grüner Veltliner, White wine, Reserve, dry, Selektion, Traisental DAC, 10.00 € |  | Full description | Request-Form | Very good (83) |
| Riesling, White wine, Reserve, dry, Traisental DAC, 10.00 € |  | Full description | Request-Form | Excellent (86) |
Lower Austria/Niederösterreich: Traismauer |
| Sonnleiten, Grüner Veltliner, White wine, quality wine, dry, Traisental DAC, 6.00 € |  | Full description | Request-Form | Very good (82) |
The vintage 2007 |
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Lower Austria/Niederösterreich: Traismauer |
| Lössfeder, Grüner Veltliner, White wine, Kabinett, dry |  | Full description | Request-Form | Satisfactory (79) |
| Bergern, Chardonnay, White wine, quality wine, dry, Traisental |  | Full description | Request-Form | Very good (83+) |
| Bergern, Gelber Muskateller, White wine, quality wine, dry, Traisental |  | Full description | Request-Form | Very good (84) |
Lower Austria/Niederösterreich |
| Grüner Veltliner, White wine, Reserve, dry, Selektion, Traisental DAC |  | Full description | Request-Form | Excellent (86) |
| Riesling, White wine, Reserve, dry, Selektion, Traisental DAC |  | Full description | Request-Form | Excellent (85) |
Lower Austria/Niederösterreich: Traismauer |
| Sonnleiten, Grüner Veltliner, White wine, quality wine, dry, Traisental DAC |  | Full description | Request-Form | Very good (83) |
The vintage 2006 |
| The Muskateller and the Pinot Blanc did not find our favour. On the other hand, the estate shines with a wonderful Riesling and some very good Veltliner wines. Prices are particularly moderate. |
Lower Austria/Niederösterreich |
| Blauer Zweigelt, Red wine, quality wine, dry, Exklusive, Traisental |  | Full description | Request-Form | Very good (82) |
| Cabernet Sauvignon, Red wine, quality wine, dry, Traisental |  | Full description | Request-Form | Very good (83) |
| Gelber Muskateller, White wine, quality wine, dry, Traisental, 4.50 € |  | Full description | Request-Form | Satisfactory (76) |
| Grüner Veltliner, White wine, quality wine, dry, Selektion, Traisental, 4.50 € |  | Full description | Request-Form | Very good (84) |
| Grüner Veltliner, White wine, quality wine, off-dry, Erlesene Reben, Traisental, 5.00 € |  | Full description | Request-Form | Very good (80) |
| Riesling, White wine, quality wine, dry, Selektion, Traisental, 4.50 € |  | Full description | Request-Form | Excellent (87+) |
Lower Austria/Niederösterreich: Traismauer |
| Sonnleiten, Grüner Veltliner, White wine, quality wine, dry, Traisental, 4.00 € |  | Full description | Request-Form | Very good (82) |
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