Schloss Gobelsburg is the oldest wine estate in the Danube appellation of Kamptal in Austria, with a documented history of viticulture that began in the 12th century. In 2021, the distinguished estate commemorated its 850th year of winemaking tradition. Since 1996, Schloss Gobelsburg has been under the management of Eva & Michael Moosbrugger. Under his leadership, the winery has won numerous awards, including ‘Falstaff Winery of the Year’, ‘Golden Glass’ in Sweden and 8 times ‘Top 100 Winery of the Year’ from Wine & Spirits Magazine in the USA. 

Today, Schloss Gobelsburg’s primary focus is on the Danube appellations’ regionally typical wines of protected origin, categorised into three distinct types: Gebietswein (regional wine), Ortswein (village wine), and Riedenwein (from individual vineyards). The estate’s vineyards include parcels in world-famous sites such as Ried Heiligenstein or Ried Lamm.

The vineyards are meticulously managed, with a focus on pruning and foliage canopy management, ensuring optimal growth and productivity. During the autumn months, when the leaves are changing color, the clusters are harvested by hand and transported to the cellar in small boxes. In the cellar, the grapes are meticulously inspected and, if necessary, sorted again before being gently pressed.