Weingut Gritsch - Mauritiushof

Franz-Josef Gritsch

The estate is located in the center of the community Spitz in Lower Austria's wine growing region Wachau . The 13th Century, this Mauritiushof was about 600 years ago the monks of Niederalteich as Lesehof. He came in 1799 in possession of the family Gritsch, since the year 2009, conducted by Franz-Josef Gritsch. The vineyards consist of eight hectares of vines in the vineyards Axpoint , Hart Mountain, Loibenberg , Mountain setting, Steinborz , Singerriedel and Tausendeimerberg . They are the white varieties Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, Neuburger, Sauvignon Blanc and small amounts of planted red grape varieties. Selective harvest is done solely by hand in multiple passes. The ultimate goal is natural wines with fresh fruit and varietal character of first-class grapes. The premium wines include Riesling and Emerald Riesling Emerald Singerriedel Tausendeimerberg. Since 2005, there is the wine brand "Kalmuck Wachau" in Spitzer's best locations. It is named after the "Kalmuck-cardigan" jacket with a wine typical checked pattern. Every year around 50,000 bottles of wine are produced. The winery is a member of Vinea Wachau Nobilis Districtus .