The Heinrich founded their winery in 1990 with just one hectare and since then the winery has grown to 90 hectares today. Heinrich was one of the first in the region to transition from simple white wines to high-quality reds in the early 1990s. In recent years, the focus has turned to Blaufränkisch from the nearby Leithaberg DAC, and to “Freyheit,” a line of natural wines produced with minimal intervention in the cellar. Heinrich converted to biodynamics in 2006 and is a member of Respekt, a certifying body for biodynamic viticulture in Austria. Heinrich today is one of Austria’s most innovative wine producers.
The reasons for the biodynamic cultivation of our vineyards are quite diverse and are based on principles of ethics and quality. The effort and expense are immense, but so is the satisfaction it provides. Complete abstinence from pesticides and the successive conversion to biodynamic viticulture began in 2006. Biodynamic viticulture was the final step towards preventative cultivation based on the use of natural preparations. The vines become increasingly resilient (and also older) and deliver healthy grapes even in difficult years. Vines are integrated into a natural cycle that leads to earlier physiological ripeness of fruit and lower potential alcohol without massive interventions. Ultimately, at least according to our understanding, biodynamic cultivation leads to vineyards that better reflect their natural environment. Sustainable and conscientious biodynamic cultivation allows a more precise expression of vineyard and soil in our wines.
Our wines are about vibrancy, vitality, structure, and concentration. It’s about proportions and balance; all other elements are extra bonuses, from which there are actually quite a few. These elements are shaped decisively by the significant factor of time. Because wine is a living product that evolves and changes, it reveals and withholds while imparting harmony and balance. The time period that a wine spends in barrel marks it significantly and is one of the few, but very decisive and essential actions that we undertake to influence our wines. Not only different grape varieties but also terroirs require customized approaches. The search for authenticity and the expression of origin and vintage, in short, the uniqueness of terroir is of utmost importance. Aromas are subject to individual perception, the subjective part of sensory evaluation. It is always worthwhile to remain open, practice tolerance, and not be afraid of discovering entirely new worlds of taste.
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