Manufacturer: Zull

»Our wine is defined particularly by the soil in which it grows.«Phillip Zull Producing authentic wines with character means taking full account of natural conditions. With utmost appreciation for soil quality and respect for tradition, mindful of natural resources and in the heart of a delightful landscape we create wines that have been grown on soils aged over millions of years. Even in the Middle Ages the microclimate of the northern Weinviertel was recognised as being ideal for wine, as the area around Schrattenthal, Austria’s smallest wine-growing town, boasts a unique terroir. In order to be able to exploit the natural potential of soil, climate and vine to the full, more attention than ever must be paid to precise, systematic working in the vineyard. Here, even taking into account decades of experience, no effort is spared in the continuing striving for quality and improved results. We enjoy the challenge. Our dry, hot summer days encourage the vines to set deep roots while the cold nights during the maturation period give the grapes their distinctive aroma. The adjacent Manhartsberg protects the gentle hills of the vineyards from cold winds, thus enabling the grapes to achieve optimum ripeness. Covering a total of 18 hectares, each of the of Zull vineyards has its own characteristics. Around Schrattenthal the Riesling is cultivated on mineral primary rock. In some places, the topsoil layer is only 20 cm deep, and directly below it lies the warming granite that gives the Riesling its delicate structure. Schrattenthal is also underlaid with well-irrigated sandy loess soils – ideal for the Grüner Veltliner and red wines. The clayey, loamy soils of the vineyards in Retz are tailor-made for the full aroma of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.