WEINGUT GERNOT & HEIKE HEINRICH
Precursors of low-intervention farming in the region, Gernot & Heike Heinrich founded their winery in 1990 in Gols in Neusiedlersee in the north of Burgenland. Certified biodynamic since 2006, they produce a range of wines that speak of terroir, innovative, true to the varietals, and with a charming drinking feel.
Naked White
Entertaining, broken down to the essentials and seriously uncomplicated. The “naked white” is sourced from both sides of the Neusiedler See (Lake Neusiedl). On the west side, vines are rooted in the limestone and schist of the Leithaberg (Leitha Mountains) slopes – on the east side of the lake vines in the gravelly Parndorfer Platte (Parndorfer Plain) and humus-rich Heideboden. Unadulterated, straightforward & precise.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: Burgenland
VINTAGE: 2024
STYLE: white
GRAPE: Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Welschriesling, Grüner Veltliner
FARMING: biodynamic
FERMENTATION: wooden cask
MATURATION: wooden cask
FILTRATION: unfiltered
VEGAN: yes
ALCOHOL: 12%
CASE SIZE: 6
Chardonnay ‘Leithaberg’
Chardonnay Leithaberg voices the soul of its roots with determination, purpose and courageous honesty. Chardonnay thrives on the eastern limestone and slate slopes of the Leitha Range. The primary lots were harvested from the vineyards Spiegel and Alter Berg in Winden. Some grape material also comes from the Edelgraben and the Zwergsbreiten in Breitenbrunn.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: Burgenland
VINTAGE: 2022
STYLE: white
GRAPE: Chardonnay
FARMING: biodynamic
FERMENTATION: oak
MATURATION: oak
FILTRATION: unfiltered
VEGAN: yes
ALCOHOL: 13%
CASE SIZE: 6
Naked ORange
Naked orange comes from both sides of Lake Neusiedl. In the west from the slopes of the Leitha Range, where the vines grow on limestone and slate. East of the lake from the gravelly Parndorfer Platte and its south-facing slopes with calcareous sedimentary soils. delicate, and refreshing juiciness.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: Burgenland
VINTAGE: NV
STYLE: skin
GRAPE: Chardonnay, Weißburgunder, Grauer Burgunder, Roter Traminer, Neuburger, Muskat Ottonel
FARMING: biodynamic
FERMENTATION: amphora
MATURATION: oak
FILTRATION: unfiltered
VEGAN: yes
ALCOHOL: 12.5%
CASE SIZE: 6
Naked Red
The “naked red” is sourced from both sides of the Neusiedler See (Lake Neusiedl). On the west side, vines are rooted in the limestone and schist of the Leithaberg (Leitha Mountains) slopes – on the east side of the lake vines in the gravelly Parndorfer Platte (Parndorfer Plain) and humusrich Heideboden. juicy red fruitiness, Simple, authentic, unadulterated and pure.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: Burgenland
VINTAGE: NV
STYLE: Red
GRAPE: Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch and St. Laurent
FARMING: biodynamic
FERMENTATION: Wooden vat, stainless steal
MATURATION: oak
FILTRATION: unfiltered
VEGAN: yes
ALCOHOL: 12%
CASE SIZE: 6
Blaufränkisch
The harmonious unification of two worlds - the east and west side of the Neusiedler See (Lake Neusiedl). This autochthon variety is exemplary for Burgenland and feels just as comfortable in the limestone and schist of the Leithaberg (Leitha Mountains) as it does on the sandy loam on the south escarpment of the Parndorfer Platte (Parndorfer Plain). . Refreshing red-berried fruit meets piquant herbal spice, truffles, and invigorating pepperiness.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: Burgenland
VINTAGE: 2019
STYLE: Red
GRAPE: Blaufränkisch
FARMING: biodynamic
FERMENTATION: Wooden vat, stainless steal
MATURATION: oak
FILTRATION: unfiltered
VEGAN: yes
ALCOHOL: 12.5%
CASE SIZE: 6
PInot Freyheit
A limited edition from the hillside vineyards on the Leithagebirge, tuned up for an open-minded, interested audience. The vineyard site Edelgraben is dominated by mica schist, enriching this wine with additional exciting mineral facets. Matured on its own indigenous yeasts in amphorae for 7 months.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: Burgenland
VINTAGE: 2022
STYLE: Red
GRAPE: pinot noir
FARMING: biodynamic
FERMENTATION: amphora
MATURATION: amphora
FILTRATION: unfiltered
VEGAN: yes
ALCOHOL: 12%
CASE SIZE: 6
Juicy Red
Heinrich’s non alcoholic Blaufrankisch/Zweigelt.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: Burgenland
VINTAGE: NV
STYLE: Non Alcoholic
GRAPE: Blaufränkisch
FARMING: organic
FERMENTATION: stainless steel
MATURATION: stainless steel
FILTRATION: unfiltered
VEGAN: yes
ALCOHOL: 0%
CASE SIZE: 6