Herbert and Carmen Zillinger’s approach in the vineyard reflects their deep commitment to biodynamic farming and a closed-loop ethos. Their plots sit between 200 and 230 metres above sea level on predominantly loess soils, and the family cultivates their own compost while integrating sheep and goats for natural grazing. This focus on soil vitality and biodiversity underpins the clarity and precision found across their wines.
The vineyards lie in the gently undulating landscape of the Weinviertel, where loess brings both warmth and finesse to Grüner Veltliner. The altitude and cooling influences of the wider Vienna Basin help retain acidity, allowing the Zillingers to craft wines that are structured yet vibrant. Their biodynamic work enhances the region’s natural balance, emphasising purity rather than power.