Pure white limescale from the “Leitha” regions is lined up here on the Leithaberg next to brown shiny brown slate –
these are the “gems” that provide MAD wines with the best ingredients for outstanding mineral wines.
The fine tuning of variety, soil and exposure enables
perfectly ripened grapes to grow.
Natural cultivation, taking into account vintage, weather and vineyard
weather and the needs of the vines are a matter of course.
The best vineyards in the region, above all the Marienthal vineyard, are a part of the important MAD family heritage. They are nurtured, cared for
and protected. They are the reason why and upon which
great wines have been created for generations.
Altenberg
Facing east on 3.5 hectares of brown earth Altenberg is home to
Blaufränkisch, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot, Zweigelt and Chardonnay Wines.
| Location: | Altenberg |
| Vineyard size: | 3.5 hectares |
| Planting Year: | 1988 |
| Soil type: | brown earth |
| Grape variety: | Blaufränkisch, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Zweigelt |
| Altitude: | 118m – 167m |
| Orientation: | East facing |
Ehn
Close to the highest point and summit cross of Oggau lies the Ehn site. On 1.6 hectares of sand
Blaufränkisch, St. Laurent, Merlot and Zweigelt feel at home.
| Location: | Ehn |
| Vineyard: | 1.6 hectares |
| Planting Year: | 1964 |
| Soil type: | Sand |
| Grape variety: | Blaufränkisch, Merlot, St. Laurent, Zweigelt |
| Altitude: | 177m – 210m |
| Orientation: | East facing |
Hölzlstein
The one-hectare gravel island is south-facing and offers Zweigelt and
St. Laurent optimal conditions.
| Location: | Hölzlstein |
| Vineyard: | 1 hectare |
| Planting Year: | 1983 |
| Soil type: | “Ruster” gravel |
| Grape variety: | St. Laurent, Zweigelt |
| Altitude: | 130 -157 |
| Orientation: | South facing |
Isel
This location is closest to the lake and, with its gravelly soil and its east-facing exposure optimal conditions are created for half a hectare of Pinot Blanc.
| Location: | Isel |
| Vineyard: | 0,5 hectare |
| Planting year: | 1989 |
| Soil type: | “Ruster” gravel |
| Grape variety: | Pinot Blanc |
| Altitude: | 119m – 122m |
| Orientation: | East facing |
Loisland
Marienthal
2.5 hectares of the site, steeped in history, have always been owned by the family. It is considered one of the best red wine sites in Austria, and with good reason:
Blaufränkisch and Merlots grow here on pure limescale from the “Leitha” region
Merlots grow here on slopes facing the lake in a south-southeast direction.
The wine arbour dome invites you to enjoy this outstanding location with a magnificent view location.
| Location: | Marienthal |
| Vineyard: | 2.5 hectares |
| Planting year: | 1993 |
| Soil type: | Lime, Leithakalk |
| Grape variety: | Blaufränkisch, Merlot |
| Altitude: | 144m – 172m |
| Orientation: | South – Southeast facing |
Neugebirge
Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc, as well as Welschriesling, Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch find ideal conditions on the sandy soils facing east. At 5.2 hectares, it is the largest MAD vineyard location.
| Location: | Neugebirge |
| Vineyard: | 5.2 hectares |
| Planting year: | 1987 |
| Soil type: | Ruster Sand |
| Grape variety: | Blaufränkisch, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Welschriesling, Zweigelt |
| Altitude: | 164m – 209m |
| Orientation: | East facing |
Pratschweingarten
The limestone formation with sandy overlay is home to 3 hectares of Chardonnay, Merlot and
Blaufränkisch and is planted south-southeast.
| Location: | Pratschweingarten |
| Vineyard: | 3 hectares |
| Planting year: | 1990 |
| Soil type: | lower part limestone, upper part sandy |
| Grape variety: | Blaufränkisch, Chardonnay, Merlot |
| Altitude: | 126m – 150m |
| Orientation: | south – south-east facing |
Steinhut
As the name suggests, Steinhut is a rather barren stony-sandy site. Pinot Noir, Merlot and
Blaufränkisch grow on 1.5 hectares facing south-east.
| Location: | Steinhut |
| Vineyard: | 1.5 hectares |
| Planting year: | 1970 |
| Soil type: | stony, sandy |
| Grape variety: | Blaufränkisch, Merlot, Pinot Noir |
| Altitude: | 159m – 193m |
| Orientation: | south-east – east facing |