Vintage 2026
The 2026 vintage was a particularly challenging one. It began with a severe drought that lasted throughout the growing season. Temperatures exceeded 40 degrees Celsius more than once, pushing even the hardy grapevines to their limits. Fortunately, they are relatively resilient to heat when compared to other crops. The water level of Lake Neusiedl again fell to a record low, beating even 2022 by several centimeters.
All of this resulted in an early and smaller harvest. The grapes contained less juice than in typical years. However, we are still very satisfied with the quality. Healthy, ripe grapes can produce excellent wines in such years too, especially if the harvest is timed appropriately.
