Weingut Strehn

Deutschkreutz, Mittelburgenland

Located in the picturesque village of Deutschkreutz in Central Burgenland, the Strehn Winery is a traditional family business that has cultivated the art of viticulture for four generations. The winery's roots reach back to their great-grandfather Karl Strehn, who, as a farmer and passionate winemaker, laid the foundation for the family tradition. What once began with wine for personal consumption developed over the decades into a thriving business.
A milestone in the company's history was the visionary work of grandfather Josef Strehn, who not only purchased the district's first tractor but also steadily expanded the estate with the money he earned. However, it was Monika Strehn who led the business into a new era. Despite personal challenges, she managed to manage the then 43-hectare winery single-handedly with determination and dedication. She set new standards that continue to shape the family's tradition today – not least
because of this, she is a superhero to her three children, Pia, Patrick, and Andy Strehn. Since 2012, Pia, Patrick, and Andy have been managing the winery with passion and an innovative spirit. As the company's frontwoman, Pia brings international flair and new momentum. She has revolutionized the world of rosé wine, which has since become the house's specialty. With Patrick and Andy as cellar masters, she has the perfect partners at her side.
What makes the Strehn winery special is not only its deep roots in the family's winemaking DNA, but also its ability to constantly reinvent itself. Whether through planned architectural projects or innovative concepts like the popular Heurigen pop-ups – the Strehn family remains true to itself and its vision. Together, they are a shining example of solidarity and courage.

Located in eastern Austria, near the Hungarian border, the vineyards in Deutschkreutz benefit from a very special microclimate. Just 4.4 miles away is Lake Neusiedl, which, with its function as a natural heat reservoir, significantly influences the regional climate. It moderates temperature fluctuations, extends the growing season to around 250 days, and reduces the risk of late frost in spring.
Deutschkreutz is characterized by the Pannonian, Central European subcontinental climate: hot, dry summers and cold, equally dry winters with the lowest rainfall and the greatest temperature differences in all of Austria.

Blaufränkisch, the great strength of Central Burgenland and one of the most promising varieties over the years. As a late-ripening grape variety, it copes with heat waves better than many others. It takes advantage of the extended growing season without building up sugar too quickly, while retaining its typical freshness and spiciness. Blaufränkisch not only creates identity for the region, but also represents a real opportunity for sustainable, climate-resilient viticulture.

The vineyards of the Strehn winery are spread across a total of 130 acres, 123 of which are in Deutschkreutz and seven in Neckenmarkt. Due to the historical division of inheritance in Burgenland, the vineyards spread like mosaic pieces across Burgenland's most exciting wine landscape.

All vineyards have been farmed organically since 2021 – not because it's fashionable, but because it's the right thing to do.
This attitude is also reflected in the sustainability practices: photovoltaic panels on the roof, their own wells for water supply, tree islands in the vineyards to promote biodiversity, and the conscious use of lightweight bottles – all part of a philosophy that seeks to preserve heritage and shape the future. For the Strehn team, the vineyard is not simply a piece of land, but a living structure, a place full of history, rhythms, and challenges. And if you walk through this landscape with a keen eye, you quickly realize: This isn't just where wine grows. It's where personality grows.

Strehn stands for rosé: "Our goal was to create a distinctive rosé style that inspires people, showcases its heritage, and makes the world a little better." – Pia Strehn
Putting rosé on everyone's lips in Austria in 2015 was a near-masochistic mission. Endurance and nerves were required. By 2024, 99 percent of their red wine grapes were being processed into rosé.
Today, rosé is more than just a choice—it is the winery's identity.