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Reichersdorf
Our Story
The family-owned winery in Reichersdorf is currently run by the tenth generation winemaker, Markus Huber. The Huber family have roots in the region dating back more than 220 years; in 2000, Markus took over four hectares from his father which, up until that point, only produced wines that were served in his family restaurant.
Winner of the prestigious Falstaff award for “Best Winery/Winemaker in Austria,” Markus has successfully established Huber as a showcase for precision, minerality and elegance. Huber has also since been noted for ‘putting Traisental on the map, both, internationally and in Austria,’ by Austrian Wine. The family’s highest priority is to work without compromise in the vineyards and in the cellar for premium quality. The winery plans to be completely energy efficient, maintaining their own heat and water sources, including installing a 3MW solar panel plant producing electricity for the winery and 750 households.
Wines
Grüner Veltliner Ried Alte Setzen Erste Lage
Weingut Markus Huber
Traisental
This grand cru vineyard lies on a gently inclined east-facing slope with silty calcareous soil over a two-meter thick loess layer, underlain by limestone and dolomite conglomerate. Grapes are selected at optimal ripeness, crushed, and have 12 hours of skin contact before pressing. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel, followed by 8 months of batonnage, split between acacia wood casks and stainless steel. The wine is an intensive yellow with greenish hues, offering aromas of herbal spice, tobacco, and ripe fruit. The palate is concentrated, well-balanced, and features ripe acidity.
Kontrast
Weingut Markus Huber
Niederösterreich
Organically grown grapes. Natural ferment. Minimal sulphur. Part of the wine is fermented with skins. White flowers, clementine, pears, yellow apples; bone dry and tight structure.
Layla Alcohol Free NV
Weingut Markus Huber
Niederösterreich
Organically grown Gelber Muskateller grapes from various plots. Part of the wine is fermented with skins. White flowers, clementine, pears, yellow apples; bone dry and tight structure. Zero alcohol yet the structure and mouthfeel of a true wine.
Metamorphosis Grüner Veltliner
Weingut Markus Huber
Niederösterreich
Minimal handling. Natural ferment and minimal sulphur. Aged on the skins. Goldkapsel, or GK, indicates the winemaker’s choice to designate this particular wine incredibly special for this vintage. Figs, mineral, concentrated. Average alcohol: 7.5%.
Moments Organic Rose
Weingut Markus Huber
Niederösterreich
Moments is meant to make beautiful moments and memories even rosier. 80% aged in steel tanks, 20% aged in oak. Delicate aromas of bright fruits, freshly picked strawberries and flowers; elegant minerality.
Obere Steigen Grüner Veltliner
Weingut Markus Huber
Traisental
Markus Huber and his brother Michael are the 10th generation of the Huber family and are responsible for Weingut Huber as we know it today. Through their hard work and dedication to becoming a global brand, they were able to join our portfolio in 2014. Obere Steigen quickly became one of our favorite wines. Sandy loam soils with limestone top layers define this wine, along with old vines. All stainless steel. Ripe yellow fruit, mineral, textured.
Riesling Ried Berg Erste Lage
Weingut Markus Huber
Traisental
A grand cru single vineyard planted on complex soil deposited by the Traisen river about 15 million years ago. Fermented in stainless steel, aging took place in both 2500L acacia wood casks and stainless steel. Ripe green fruit, herbal spice, concentration.
Rosenweg Pinot Noir
Weingut Markus Huber
Niederösterreich
Grapes for this wine are sourced from southeast-exposed single vineyards with calcareous soils. The vinification process includes 20% whole clusters and 80% crushed and destemmed grapes, fermented in 3000-liter wooden vessels, and matured for 12 months in 500-liter Burgundy barrels. The wine is medium brick red with purple hues, offering aromas of red berries, raspberry preserves, thyme, violets, marzipan, and vanilla. The palate features ripe raspberries, rosehips, black tea, seamless acidity, and finishes with toasted notes and smoked bacon.
Sparkling Rose NV
Weingut Markus Huber
Traisental
An equal blend of Zweigelt and Pinot Noir from the Trainsental of Austria. Always a vintage wine, but must be declassified to NV because it is Charmat method. Wild strawberry, citrus, small bubbles.
Sparkling White NV
Weingut Markus Huber
Traisental
10 white grapes from the Traisental are blended into this new addition to the Huber portfolio. A vintage wine as well, but cannot be labeled as such. Tropical fruit, citrus, fine mousseux.
Terrassen Grüner Veltliner
Weingut Markus Huber
Traisental
All grüner veltliner, grown on terraces, but a true blend of single vineyards and age of vines, anywhere from 5 to 80 years old. All estate fruit, all stainless steel. Yellow fruit, white pepper, herbs.
Terrassen Riesling
Weingut Markus Huber
Traisental
Classic thirst quenching Riesling. Bone dry, only 4.2 g/l RS. All estate fruit, all stainless steel. White peach, lemon, vibrant.
Vision Grüner Veltliner
Weingut Markus Huber
Niederösterreich
All vineyards are farmed under organic certification with Vision being the first to be labeled organic. The beautiful eye on the label is that of Edith Huber, Markus' wife. All stainless steel. Green apple, peach, mineral.
Zweigelt
Weingut Markus Huber
Traisental
Zweigelt is Austria's most widely planted red grape, known for its fruit-forward and spicy profile. It features flavors of sour cherry, raspberry, cinnamon, violets, and pepper, with soft tannins.
