Rotgipfler

Origin and proliferation This white wine grape variety is a natural cross between Traminer (Savagnin) and Roter Veltliner. Its origin is most presumably from Lower Austrian. Today Rotgipfler is grown almost exclusively in the Thermenregion. 113 hectares (280 acres) are planted with it, which is 5.2 % of the region’s vineyard area (statistic 2016). Rotgipfler …

           

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Zierfandler

Origin and proliferation The white wine variety Zierfandler (not to be confused with the Californian Zinfandel) is considered a natural crossing between Roter Veltliner and a relative of Traminer (Savagnin). It is practically found only in the Thermenregion where it is cultivated on 72 hectares (178 acres), comprising 3.3 % of the region’s vineyard area …

           

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Pinot Noir

Origin and proliferation Pinot Noir is one of the most important grape varieties in the Thermenregion. The variety is a natural cross between Pinot Meunier and Traminer (Savagnin). 110 vineyard hectares are planted with Pinot Noir and make up 5 % of the Thermenregion’s vineyard area. After Freigut Thallern was bequeathed to the Cistercians in …

           

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St. Laurent

Origin and proliferation Sankt Laurent is presumed to be a natural Pinot seedling. 147 hectares are planted with the variety, comprising 6.7 % of the region’s vineyard area (statistic 2016). Its exact origin is uncertain. The pharmacist and viticulture pioneer Johann Philipp Bronner brought the variety from Alsace to Baden-Württemberg and from there it found …

           

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