Weingut Hartl

Oberwaltersdorf, Thermenregion

Weingut Hartl is one of the leading producers in the Thermenregion, a growing region with a history in wine dating back to Celtic times. The Thermenregion borders Vienna to the north and the Leithaberg range to the east. The regions two major climatic influences come from these two border areas; cooler winds from the north and the warmth of the Pannonian Plain to the east.
Heinrich’s top red wines are made from the Pinot Noir and the Sankt Laurent grape varieties. Showing distinctive characters of their own, these wines range in the top-quality tier from an international point of view. The primary white varietals are Rotgipfler and Zierfandler. These grapes are unique and almost exclusive to the Thermenregion. With their elegant structure, complex aromas and ability to match rich and even spicy dishes, these hidden gems are an ace up every sommelier’s sleeve.
»I want want to bring Rotgipfler back on the world stage, it is the true, unique treasure of the Thermenregion.  Plus I want to produce the best Pinot Noir in Austria. This grape variety is the biggest challenge for any red wine producer.« Heinrich Hartl.

Like many wineries in Austria, the Hartl farm began as a mixed crop farm. In the last few decades it has turned towards a clear focus on grapes with roughly 40 acres that are currently planted. The current caretakers of the Hartl farm are Heinrich Hartl III and his wife Marie-Sophie. Heinrich and Marie-Sophie have traveled the world of wine and possess a very open-minded perspective. They value the exchanging of views with colleagues, business partners and friends both at the winery and around the globe. With their own wines they try to capture the beauty and richness of the Thermenregion all the while trying to make it accessible to wine lovers seeking something truly unique.
Two different terroirs allow Heinrich & Marie-Sophie to draw on almost unlimited resources when it comes to micro-climates; their vineyards are spread out between Oberwaltersdorf (scanty, fast-draining limestone, hence Steinfeld) and on the Anniger-slopes around Gumpoldskirchen (loam-rich clay, sandy loam and brown earth with high shell-limestone content).

Heinrich & Marie-Sophie have humility and great respect for nature and their work, their top priority is to farm as sustainable as possible. Therefore the winery and vineyards have been certified organic since 2022.
In 2022 the winery also became a  member of the Österreichischen Traditionsweingüter (ÖTW). Plus in 2023 the Thermenregion DAC is the final designation of protected origin that now completes Austria’s DAC system for labelling regionally typical wines.