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Stift Klosterneuburg Austria‘s oldest wine estate

901 years of Austrian tradition • 1114 Foundation of the monastery by St. Leopold • One of the oldest wine estates in the world • 1860 Foundation of the worlds 1st. viticultural and pomicultural college • Today: More than 100.000 visitors per year

Great wines from the heart of Europe

Here we are: Klosterneuburg Vienna Gumpoldskirchen Tattendorf

Top vineyard locations • 108 hectars of vineyards in 4 different appelations • Ideal growing conditions for every variety through 4 different terroirs • More than 900 years of experience Klosterneuburg Vienna Gumpoldskirchen Tattendorf

Klosterneuburg • 10 km north of Vienna along the river Danube • 25 Hectars • Soil: Sandstone, Loess and conglomerate • Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, Sauvignon blanc

Vienna • Vineyards in the northwestern part of the city • 25 Hectars • Soil: Limestone • Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc), Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, „Gemischter Satz“ • Temperature regulation through the river Danube

Gumpoldskirchen • 20 km south of Vienna • 5 Hectars • Soil: Limestone and brown earth • Zierfandler, Rotgipfler, • Mild, pannonian climate

Tattendorf • 25 km south of Vienna • 55 Hectars • Soil: Alluvial limestone gravel with brown earth • St. Laurent, Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot • „Stiftsbreite“ is Austria‘s largest single vinyard

Vinification in baroque cellar • Processing of all grapes takes place in Klosterneuburg • Historic but state of the art wine cellars 4 levels deep below the monastery • Time & unique atmosphere

What we produce: • 2 wine lines: – Klassik wines – Single Vineyard wines • Sparkling wines: – Klostersekt: fresh, fruity, typically Austrian – MATHÄI brut: Méthode traditionelle • Natural, cloudy varietal apple juices • Fine spirits: (St. Laurent XO, St. Laurent „Grappa“, Apple, Williams pear, Apricot) • Specialities: St. Laurent grape seed oil, St. Laurent vinegar, wine gelee, St. Laurent chocolate, etc.

Klassik wines • Maxiumum varietal character and regional typicity • Fruit-driven, high drinking pleasure • 100% grapes from our own vineyards, always from one appelation • Vinification in stainless steel

Single Vineyard wines • Flagship wines which express the unique character of their terroir • Famous single vineyards, low yields, meticulous grape selection • Ageing in big oak casks or in barriques • Release: 2 years after harvest

St. Laurent - our flagship grape • St. Laurent: a relative of Pinot Noir • 1st planted in Klosterneuburg in mid 1800s • Our single vineyard „Stiftsbreite“ is the world‘s largest St. Laurent vineyard • 4 wines – 4 styles: Fruityness Elegance Complexity World class

Wine ratings & awards • IWC – International Wine Challenge 2013 falstaff Rotweinguide 2014 • Gold medal – Chardonnay Eiswein 2011 95 P. - VELUM 93 P. - St. Laurent Reserve • A LA CARTE - WINEGUIDE 2013 92 P. - CHORUS 94 points – St. Laurent Große Reserve 2009 92 P. - St. Laurent Große Reserve 92 points – Chorus 2010 90 P. - ESCORIAL 92 points – St. Laurent Ausstich 2010 90 P. - Pinot Noir Reserve 92 points – Weißburgunder Jungherrn 2010 90 P. - Pinot Noir Raflerjoch 90 P. - St. Laurent Ausstich • falstaff Wein guide 2013 89 P. - Zweigelt 91 points - Chorus 2010 89 P. - Jubiläumscuvée "900 Jahre" 91 points - St. Laurent Reserve 2010 • Salon 2014 • AUSTRIAN WINE CHALLENGE 2012/13 Mathäi brut 2011 Gold medal - St. Laurent Große Reserve 2009 Gold medal – Escorial 2010 WINE ENTHUSIAST Magazin • Gold medal - Wermut 94 P. - Chardonnay Eiswein, Wien 2011 92 P. - Zierfandler-Rotgipfler 2012 • Decanter, UK 91 P. - Zierfandler-Rotgipfler 2013 bronze medal - St. Laurent 2009 bronze medal – Wiener Nussberg, Gemischter Satz 2010 STATE WINE-CHAMPIONSHIP, AUSTRIA 2014 • Gold medal - Weißburgunder Jungherrn, 2013 • Austria’s Best Red Wines (ÖGZ) 2011 Gold medal - Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC, 2013 5 Glasses (Top Rating) – St. Laurent Reserve 2009 Gold medal - Gewürztraminer, 2013 Gold medal - Chardonnay, 2013 • A LA CARTE - WINEGUIDE 2011 93 points - St. Laurent Reserve 2009 • falstaff wine guide 2014/15 92 points - Chorus 2009 91-93 P. St. Laurent Reserve 2012 91-93 P. Weißburgunder Jungherrn 2013 • State Wine-Championship, Austria Category Winner – Zweigelt 2009 90-92 P. CHORUS 2012 90-92 P. Grüner Veltliner Reserve 2013 • WINE ENTHUSIAST Magazin 90 points – St. Laurent Reserve 2008 • AUSTRIAN WINE CHALLENGE 2013/2014 89 points – Chorus 2008 Gold medal - St. Laurent Reserve, 2011 89 points – Grüner Veltliner, Hengsberg 2009 Gold medal – Chorus, 2011 Gold medal – Zierfandler-Rotgipfler, 2012 • Washington Post, USA 3 Stars (Top Rating) - St. Laurent Reserve 2007 Gold medal – Chardonnay Eiswein, 2011 • Jancis Robinson, UK • Salon 2013 16 Punkte – Grüner Veltliner Stiftswein 2008 Mathäi 2010 • State Wine-Championship, Austria 2013 Category winner – St. Laurent Reserve 2010 Category winner – Mathäi 2010

Vienna: Wine & the City • The only capital city in the world with viticulture (600ha) • Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC: Accessible terroir wine • Several grape varieties grow together in one vineyard • Harvested together, crushed together, fermented together => one multifaceted wine

Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC A slightly spicy aroma of citrus, green apples and pepper, of medium strength in terms of body and with a harmonious spicyness. Region: Vienna Soil Type: Weathered limestone soil with a top layer of loess and clay Slope Face: Southeast Elevation: 190–220 meters Alcohol: 12% vol. Residual Sugar: 4 g/l Acidity: 6.9 g/l

Great with Gemischter Satz

Zierfandler-Rotgipfler Opulent and complex in its aroma, this Cuvée reminds one of tropical fruits, presenting itself as juicy, complex and of nearly baroque extravagance on the palate Region: Gumpoldskirchen, Thermenregion Soil Type: Brown earth containing lime Slope Face: Southeast Elevation: 240-300 meters Alcohol: 12.5% vol. Residual Sugar: 9.9 g/l Acidity: 7.5 g/l

Zierfandler-Rotgipfler: Great with Asian food

Weissburgunder Jungherrn Expressive flavours of ripe apples and hints of pineapple and dry fruit. Elegant extract sweetness, notes of biscuits and juicy body is presented on the palate. This wine impresses with complexity and very good balance with elegant, delineated acid structure. Region: Kahlenbergerdorf, Vienna Soil Type: Weathered limestone soil with a top layer of loess and clay Face: Southeast Elevation: 190-260 meters Alcohol: 13.5% vol. Residual Sugar: 4.1 g/l Acidity: 6.5 g/l

Weissburgunder: Delicous with seafood

Blaufränkisch Finely fruity acidity and clearness. Deep ruby-red, fine blackberry and plum fragrances, good length. Region: Tattendorf, Thermenregion, Lower Austria Soil Type: Alluvial gravel soil with brown earth Elevation: 220 meters Alcohol: 13% vol. Residual Sugar: 2.7 g/l Acidity: 4.6 g/l 8 months in large wooden casks Ageing:

Blaufränkisch: Perfect with lamb

St. Laurent Coloured deep ruby red and with an aroma subtly reminiscent of fully ripened sour cherries and cherries, it presents itself to the palate as consumately homogenous, fruity and juicy. Region: Tattendorf, Thermenregion, Lower Austria Soil Type: Alluvial gravel soil with brown earth Elevation: 220 meters Alcohol: 13% vol. Residual Sugar: 2.7 g/l Acidity: 4.6 g/l Skin Contact: 2 weeks 8 months in large wooden casks Ageing:

St. Laurent Ausstich Deep ruby-pomegranate colouration, hints of star anise and gingerbread, and fine cherry and sour cherry notes make it a particularly elegant representative of its variety. A red wine with balance and velvety texture which leaves one waxing enthusiastic. Region: Tattendorf, Thermenregion, Lower Austria Soil Type: Alluvial gravel soil with brown earth Elevation: 220 meters Alcohol: 13% vol. Residual Sugar: 2.8 g/l Acidity: 4.9 g/l Skin Contact: 3 weeks 16 months in large wooden casks Ageing:

St. Laurent: Sensational with venisson

Welschriesling Eiswein Intense tropical fruit aromas and a lively acidity make it an exceptional sweet wine with great potential. This wine impresses with complexity and very good balance with elegant, delineated acid structure. Region: Lower Austria Soil Type: Weathered sandstone soil with a top layer of loess Alcohol: 11% vol. Residual Sugar: 143.4 g/l Acidity: 7.9 g/l

Eiswein: Wonderful with desserts

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