Sattlerhof is a Biodynamic estate in Gamlitz in the Südsteiermark region of Austria, in the south-styrian foothills.

Owner: Willi Sattler Jnr (his father led Styria’s dry wine revolution). Alex and Andreas, who produce wine in the 3rd generation look back on a history of innovation: Their grandfather produced South Styria’s first dry sauvignon blanc, the family’s main grape today.

History: 1960s: Willi Sattler Snr moved here from Lower Austria (Niederösterreich) in Austria. | 1970s one of the first to make dry wines in Styria.

Vineyards: 10 hectares. The best site is Pfarrweingarten.

Terroir: “The harsh climate of Steiermark always challanged us to find the best ways of growing vines. To our family our vineyards are complex, self-sustaining ecosystems. That´s why we see them as a whole and stop fighting against the small troubles, but start promoting the life-circle.”

Willi and Maria started to cultivate wines on today’s famous Crus Kranachberg, Pfarrweingarten, Sernauberg and Kapellenweingarten and focus on a precise, origin-based style. Alex and Andreas now develop the quality by focusing on the natural circle of growing:

All wines are handpicked from estate  vineyards. Animals such as sheep and chicken are used to promote the microbiome in the soils and promote a healty environment.

White wines

Muskateller: Sattler Snr is said to have invented the dry style of this grape in Styria.

Sauvignon Blanc: 2019 Steep site in Gamlitz. 350-450m. Limestine, quartz. Hand picked. Short skin contact (in the press I think). No MLF. 18m in tank. 12.5% alc. Dry.

Other activities: Restaurant: Accommodation.

Contact

Sattlerhof

Sernau 2

8462 Gamlitz, Austria

Tel+43 03453.2556 | Website: See here.