Peter Veyder-Malberg founded his estate in 2008, farming ancient terraces in the Wachau entirely by hand. Biodynamic practices since inception; 5 hectares across Brandstatt, Hochrain and Viessling sites.
Signature wines: veyder-malberg-viessling-gruner-smaragd, veyder-malberg-schoner-riesling-smaragd, veyder-malberg-brandstatt-gruner-federspiel
Tip: Veyder-Malberg's wines reward patience; the Viessling Smaragd is among the most structured Grüner Veltliners in the Wachau.
Address: Vorderarnsdorf 10, 3610 Spitz an der Donau, Austria, Wachau
Family estate in Spitz since 1789, operating 14 hectares across several varieties. The attached Hotel Weinberghof is a wine-tourism destination with views over the vine-covered slopes.
Tasting: Hotel Weinberghof on site; tastings combined with hotel stays available.
Signature wines: lagler-drei-weingarten-riesling-smaragd, lagler-tausendeimerberg-gruner-smaragd
Tip: Pair a stay at the Hotel Weinberghof with the Tausendeimerberg Smaragd for the full Spitz experience.
Johann Donabaum junior took over in 1996 and tripled the vineyard area with a focus on quality. Working sites in the Spitzer Graben on gneiss and granite soils, producing expressive Smaragd from the Spitzer Punkt site.
Tasting: Direct sales and tastings from the estate; wine shop open.
Signature wines: donabaum-spitzer-punkt-riesling-smaragd, donabaum-mariental-gruner-smaragd
Tip: Spitzer Punkt Riesling Smaragd shows the granitic character of the western Wachau at its most precise.
Historic estate in central Spitz with 15 hectares across terraced sites including Singerriedel and Tausendeimerberg. The Mauritiushof visitor complex blends winery tourism with premium production.
Tasting: Wine experience world at Mauritiushof: tasting rooms, show cellar, event facilities, holiday apartments.
Signature wines: gritsch-singerriedel-riesling-smaragd, gritsch-tausendeimerberg-gruner-smaragd
Tip: The wine experience complex at Mauritiushof makes this one of the most visitor-friendly estates in Spitz.
Family estate in Spitz since 1789, operating 14 hectares across several varieties. The attached Hotel Weinberghof is a wine-tourism destination with views over the vine-covered slopes.
Tasting: Hotel Weinberghof on site; tastings combined with hotel stays available.
Signature wines: lagler-drei-weingarten-riesling-smaragd, lagler-tausendeimerberg-gruner-smaragd
Tip: Pair a stay at the Hotel Weinberghof with the Tausendeimerberg Smaragd for the full Spitz experience.
Johann Donabaum junior took over in 1996 and tripled the vineyard area with a focus on quality. Working sites in the Spitzer Graben on gneiss and granite soils, producing expressive Smaragd from the Spitzer Punkt site.
Tasting: Direct sales and tastings from the estate; wine shop open.
Signature wines: donabaum-spitzer-punkt-riesling-smaragd, donabaum-mariental-gruner-smaragd
Tip: Spitzer Punkt Riesling Smaragd shows the granitic character of the western Wachau at its most precise.
Historic estate in central Spitz with 15 hectares across terraced sites including Singerriedel and Tausendeimerberg. The Mauritiushof visitor complex blends winery tourism with premium production.
Tasting: Wine experience world at Mauritiushof: tasting rooms, show cellar, event facilities, holiday apartments.
Signature wines: gritsch-singerriedel-riesling-smaragd, gritsch-tausendeimerberg-gruner-smaragd
Tip: The wine experience complex at Mauritiushof makes this one of the most visitor-friendly estates in Spitz.
Joching estate founded in 1912. Josef Jamek was a pioneer of dry, varietal Wachau wines in the 1960s. The estate restaurant remains open on the Danube. Julia Jamek and Herwig Maleta run it today.
Tasting: Restaurant at the estate serving regional cuisine; wine flights available.
Signature wines: jamek-ried-Klaus-riesling-smaragd, jamek-hochrain-gruner-smaragd, jamek-ried-steinvordern-riesling-smaragd
Tip: Try the Klaus Riesling Smaragd from steep Weissenkirchen terraces alongside the restaurant pairing lunch.
150-year-old family estate at Joching producing Höhereck Riesling Smaragd from the prized Dürnstein terraces. A well-regarded Vinea Wachau member with 10 hectares under vine.
Tasting: Direct sales; Buschenschank (seasonal wine tavern) at the estate.
Signature wines: schmelz-hoehereck-riesling-smaragd, schmelz-hochriesling-gruner-smaragd
Tip: Höhereck Riesling Smaragd is the estate's calling card; the Buschenschank offers seasonal tastings.
Estate housed in the Prandtauerhof, a Baroque jewel designed by Jakob Prandtauer. 14 hectares with traditional viticulture methods; boutique hotel and acclaimed restaurant on site.
Tasting: Boutique hotel and restaurant at Prandtauerhof; wine tastings available.
Signature wines: holzapfel-liebenberg-riesling-smaragd, holzapfel-achleiten-gruner-smaragd, holzapfel-achleiten-riesling-smaragd, holzapfel-gruner-smaragd-joching
Tip: Stay overnight at the Prandtauerhof and dine in the arcade courtyard for the full Wachau experience.