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Röschitz

Ewald Gruber sen. – Vineyard Management

Johann Gruber – Marketing & Quality

Management

Hermine Gruber – Accounting & Logistics

Maria Gruber – Marketing

Ewald Gruber – Cellarmaster

Christian Gruber – Winegarden & Controlling

Maissau

WHAT MATTERS TO US IS SIZE:

h e Ewald Gruber Winery has remained a family enterprise despite its

size of 70 hectares. h is is in fact possible, because today three of the six

children of Hermine and Ewald Gruber – Ewald jun., Maria and Johann

– are already fully involved in the business. h at the family members

perfectly complement one another is also a benefi t to the wines.

TECHNOLOGY SOMETIMES MATTERS:

h e eldest son, Ewald Gruber, has been cellarmaster for years. He is the one

in charge of winemaking, having perfected his skills during stints at highly

reputed estates throughout the world. It goes without saying that Ewald

Gruber’s winemaking facilities are absolutely state of the art. h ey are top-

notch – and the young winemaker knows exactly how to handle them.

NATURE ALWAYS MATTERS:

It’s no secret that quality comes from the vineyard, from the soil and from the vines, that is from the

“Materia prima“, the grapes. However, it needs skill to bring into the bottle the potential inherent in the

grapes. h e senior, Ewald Gruber, takes care of the vineyards, knowing each one of his vines. h ere is a

growing number of wine lovers who are enthusiastic about the perfect interplay between “outside“ and

“inside”, between vineyard and cellar, between father and son. h e harmony between outside and inside,

between form and content, is also refl ected by the new label design.

BUT GOOD IDEAS MATTER TOO:

Ewald Gruber as one of Weinviertel’s pioneering estates gave impetus to the whole region. Among other things,

Ewald Gruber sen. established the “Weinquartier” on the historic main square of the city of Retz, where you

will fi nd 250 wines from all over the Weinviertel on 600 square meters in a stylish atmosphere. Besides being

the city’s premium wine store, the “Weinquartier” boasts a lounge and a restaurant and is an ideal venue for

wine tastings. Today, it is run by daughter Maria, who, along with her younger brother Johann, also looks after

the marketing aspect of the company. In addition to the wines crafted from their own vineyards in Röschitz,

the Grubers are also responsible for the wines sourced from the historic parcels of the Castle of Maissau and the

Abbey of Altenburg at the foot of Manhartsberg.

Here’s to You!

ForewordEWALD GRUBER WINERY. A FAMILY COMMITTED TO WINE.

Limberg

„THIS IS HOW THEY BRING IT TO THE POINT.

– PUNKTGENAU BY EWALD GRUBER“

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Contents

„Pepp, Pepper, Peppest!“ -

WITH THE BASIC WINES FOR NOVICES CALLED PEPP,EVERY PARTY WILL GET GOING AT ONCE!

„Röschitz“ -

IF YOU ARE GOING TO SAY ”CHEERS”, YOU’VE GOT TO ADD “ENJOY YOUR MEAL”:THE LINE “RÖSCHITZ“ BY EWALD GRUBER.

„Selektion der Einzellagen“ -

THE SINGLE-VINEYARD WINES OF EWALD GRUBER:PERSONALITY AND DISTINCTIVENESS.

„Alte Reben“

MULTI-FACETED WINES OF SUPREME QUALITY!

„Weingut Schloss Maissau“ -

MAISSAU SEEMS TO BE THE ONLY PLACE WHERE

VELTLINER RESIDES IN A CASTLE.

„Weingut Stift Altenburg“ -

HERE VITICULTURE HAS BEEN PRACTICED

FOR MORE THAN 250 YEARS ON ABOUT 6 HECTARES.

„Frizzante“ -

FRIZZANTE THREE TIMES: PURE PASSION FOR BUBBLES!

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„Pepp, Pepper, Peppest!“WITH THE BASIC WINES FOR NOVICES CALLED PEPP,

EVERY PARTY WILL GET GOING AT ONCE!

Green Pepp, Pink Pepp and Red Pepp are universal partners and, therefore, perfectly suitable for banquets. Continuous quality on a high level will also get young people to enjoy wine with the right style.

PEPP JUST ENJOY LAIDBACK WINING.

Green Pepp

NOSE: Sweet apple fruit, pear, ripe lemon PALATE: Ripe pear and lime fl avors with an exotic touch; vivid and crisp, yet dainty; well supported by perfectly integrated acidity – Plenty of wine for novices and festivities

Pink Pepp

NOSE: Vivid cherry fruit with a whiff of orange peelPALATE: Very lively, with velvety and smooth sour cherry fl avors, pink candy, delicate red grapefruit; smooth; a real sipper

Red Pepp

NOSE: Plenty of fruit sweetness, aromas of dark berriesPALATE: Sour cherry; lively, velvety structure; mouth-watering – Glides really easily across the palate

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For centuries, Röschitz in Retzerland has been known for distinctive, exciting wines. h e “cool climate wines“ of Ewald Gruber are shaped by special Veltliner sports, expansive loess soils as well as southern and south-eastern sites ideally stretching along the 48th Parallel.

Röschitz stands for medium-quality off erings with single-vineyard character. h ey are mid-range also in terms of alcohol and body. h ese true classics of Austrian viniculture match particularly well with the classics of Austrian cuisine. From Muskateller or Welschriesling as an aperitif or with snacks, to Riesling or Sauvignon for vegetables, fi sh and even roast pork, to the ideal-type Gruner with Wiener Schnitzel or Tafelspitz (boiled beef). And Blauer Zweigelt Röschitz will taste nice with tuna and pasta.

Welschriesling Röschitz

NOSE: Quince, apple, fresh fi gs, some cidery notes PALATE: Splendidly fresh apple fl avors; an elegant Welschriesling with character

Weinviertel DAC Röschitz

NOSE: Fresh pear, camomile, yellow fruit, sponge cakePALATE: Very fresh, yellow fruit fl avors, with pleasant herbal spice and a peppery feel, white currant underneath; embedded in juicy fi nesse; straight; delicious food partner

Sauvignon Blanc Röschitz

NOSE: Sappy currant fruit, nettles and red bell pepperPALATE: Succulent and mellow, delicate bell pepper piquancy, red apple, refi ned, delicate fruit sweetness

Gelber Muskateller Röschitz

NOSE: Slightly muscatty, freshly ground cereals, white fruit, litchi PALATE: Very grapey, peach, subtle muscat note, cool, refreshingly dry and vivid

„Röschitz“IF YOU ARE GOING TO SAY ”CHEERS”, YOU’VE GOT TO ADD “ENJOY YOUR MEAL”:

THE “RÖSCHITZ“-LINE BY EWALD GRUBER.

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Riesling Röschitz

NOSE: Aromatic peaches and apricots; multi-layered; with delicate biscuit aromasPALATE: Pleasantly aromatic, plenty of peach, traces of apple; very clean and elegant, with lovely acidity

Blauer Zweigelt Röschitz

NOSE: Succulent, classic aromas wrapped in delicate fruit, sour cherry, a whiff of black pepperPALATE: Delicate spiciness, concise and elegant; medium length

As is well known, quality is made in the vineyard. Great quality, however, is made in single vineyards which, by their geology, exposition, microclimate and vine plantings, along with the vintner’s skill impart distinct characters to the wines sourced from them.

For years, if not decades, Ewald Gruber had meticulously observed all his plots. h us he found that the wines from a specifi c site always displayed something special, something of their own. h e objective was clear: to express this speciality, this personality of each single vineyard.

Weinviertel DAC TERRASSE REIPERSBERG Grüner Veltliner

NOSE: Dainty pineapple and passion fruit aromas, very bright, refi ned and structuredPALATE: Attractive zestiness, elegant vigor, tobacco and apricot fl avors, supported by amazing substance and elegance – very stylish!

HUNDSPOINT Grüner Veltliner

NOSE: Full of character, redolent of black tea and tobacco, creamy, yet also dainty, a classic Gruner from loess soil already on the nosePALATE: Yellow fruit, reminiscent of vanilla pods; unctuous, yet nimble; almost velvety, yet off ering up concise Veltliner spiciness on the lingering fi nish

KÖNIGSBERG Riesling

NOSE: Yellow fruit reminiscent of banana and vanillaPALATE: Apricot and grapefruit fl avors, with fresh and cool spice and a mineral edge, plenty of vigor, elegant with fascinating fi nesse; highly promising

HINTERM BERG Weissburgunder

NOSE: Ripe, intense, creamy linden blossom scents intertwined with Williams pear (peels)PALATE: Elegant pear and yellow fruit fl avors, dainty; the slightly elevated acidity gives the wine a mineral creaminess and delicacy – very balanced

„Selektion der Einzellagen“THE SINGLE-VINEYARD WINES OF EWALD GRUBER:

PERSONALITY AND DISTINCTIVENESS.

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HINTERHOLZ Chardonnay

NOSE: Intense yellow fruit intermingles with caramel, banana, cinnamon, pineapple PALATE: Supple fruitiness, with an almost luscious mouthfeel, rich in extracts, smooth and mellow

GALGENBERG Sankt Laurent & Pinot Noir

NOSE: Noble cherry fruit, cranberry, nougat, coff ee; slightly roasty-smoky notesPALATE: Very harmonious, velvety fruit reminiscent of cherry, strawberry, red fruits; Austrian Burgundy style

LAUSCHEN Blauer Zweigelt

NOSE: Black cherry with an intense black pepper characterPALATE: Very clean fl avors; fl eshy and vibrant, yet tender and mellow

ALTE REBEN MULTI-FACETED WINES OF SUPREME QUALITY!

MÜHLBERG ALTE REBEN Grüner Veltliner

NOSE: Apricot with a touch of gingerPALATE: Very fullish, savory and vigorous, displaying fl avors of malt, nougat and caramel; with a vibrant fi nesse and impressive creaminess

CUVÉE ROYALE Blauer Zweigelt & Cabernet Sauvignon

NOSE: Reminiscent of plums and hazelnutPALATE: Very creamy, plummy fl avors with plenty of sweetness

h e origins of the Castle of Maissau date back to the 13th century. Since 1537, it has been in the possession of the Abensperg and Traun family. Today’s appearance of the Castle of Maissau comes from several conversions and a fundamental renovation in 1870.

In 1114, vineyards were already mentioned in the fi rst chronicles citing the name of Maissau. Viticulture here is infl uenced by an extremely dry climate. On the other hand, an especially benefi cial microclimate is provided in the shelter of the nearby mountain called Manhartsberg. h e vineyards belonging to the Castle of Maissau thrive on the south-eastern slopes of Manhartsberg. A unique soil composition provides the optimum terroir for cultivating Grüner Veltliner vines. Ewald Gruber and Josef M. Schuster, wine expert at Del Fabro, a large beverage company near Vienna, created “Schloss Maissau Grüner Veltliner“. By selecting the best and ripest grapes from the south-eastern slopes of Manhartsberg, they have aimed to craft an outstanding wine that is far beyond the scope of a classic Gruner and has ranked among Austria’s premium off erings for years.

WEINVIERTEL DAC Grüner Veltliner

NOSE: Delicately nutty, pistachio aromas with ivy and mint overtones, hints of smoke; peachy notes emerge with air PALATE: Brilliant spice on a superb structure, clear-cut, fl avors of ripe gages, pepper; impressive length, fi nesse and elegance; displays high drinkability; again improves with air, revealing lovely stone-fruit and peach fl avors

MAISSAUER BERG Grüner Veltliner

NOSE: Ripe apricots, cool spiceness, very smoky, slightly salty, black pepperPALATE: Fine piquancy, very pronounced Veltliner character, fi r cone; amazing structure, great length, substantial

JULIUSBERG Grüner Veltliner

NOSE: High ripeness; boiled fi gs, sponge, rum, raisinsPALATE: Refi ned caramel fl avors mingle with rum, herbs, bitter orange; wonderful caramelly notes on the fi nish

„Weingut Schloss Maissau“MAISSAU SEEMS TO BE THE ONLY PLACE WHERE

VELTLINER RESIDES IN A CASTLE.

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Alois Kracher, sweet wine legend from Burgenland, was spot on:

„WHAT A GRUNER! IT’S GOT EVERYTHING: PEPPER, GRAPEFRUIT,JUICINESS AND MELLOWNESS. A CLASSIC FROM VELTLINER’S HOMELAND

WITH MODERN BACKGROUND.“

h e siblings Ewald and Maria Gruber went into the family business with verve and commitment. Now the successful duo has started to cultivate and exploit the vineyards of Stift Altenburg in Limberg, which is only some kilometers from Röschitz.

h e unique occurrence of algal silicate soils imparts distinct mineral elements to Zweigelt and Merlot, making these wines off erings full of character with assignable origin. Up to 40-year-old vines form the basis of the choicest Gruners. A Chardonnay called “Dreißigviertel”, which is sourced from a single parcel situated on a mighty, loamy loess soil, rounds out the assortment. When inspecting these plots for the fi rst time, Maria and Ewald Gruber were fascinated by the incredible potential and valuable treasure in the possession of the convent.

REGIONAL CONVENT WINES:

WEINVIERTEL DAC Grüner Veltliner

NOSE: Striking herbal spice, intense yellow fruit, white pepper, aromas reminiscent of pasty white bread, sweet banana; almost baroque, Burgundy style winePALATE: Fascinating spiciness, fl avors of goosberry and cool fruit, restrained peppery notes; mighty and mellow, yet with high drinkability; gooseberry and incense on the fi nish

CONVENT Blauer Zweigelt

NOSE: Sweet, slightly malty, cherries, with a subtle mocha notePALATE: Very open, warm-hearted, juicy cherry fl avors make your mouth water; there is a whiff of mocha and coff ee to it; a little bit pithy, yet with good structure

SINGLEVINEYARD CONVENT WINES:

HOHENSTEINLIMBERG Grüner Veltliner

NOSE: Honey, ginger bread, yellow fruit like melon, apricot, peach; anisPALATE: Very juicy, at the same time displaying cool fruit fl avors reminiscent of passion fruit, melon and tobacco; richly nuanced

„Weingut Stift Altenburg“HERE VITICULTURE HAS BEEN PRACTICED

FOR MORE THAN 250 YEARS ON ABOUT 6 HECTARES.

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DREISSIGVIERTELLIMBERG Chardonnay

NOSE: Vivid, yellow fruit aromas of pineapple, mango and melonPALATE: Clear mineral fruit, mango, pineapple, cool freshness, echoing along with mineral notes; brilliant

TAUBENBERGLIMBERG Blauer Zweigelt

NOSE: Cherry and plum aromas with underlying roasty notesPALATE: Spicy and unctuous with soft tannins; full-bodied and vigorous on the aftertaste

GRAND CRU:

DOMÄNE STIFT ALTENBURG Merlot

NOSE: Gorgeous smoky scents intertwined with plum, bay leaf, juniper, red berries, cherry confi t; silky and subtle vanilla and roasty notes; focusedPALATE: Plenty of fruit (still a little bit pungent), superb structure, vigorously concentrated, multi-faceted, velvety, exquisite tannins

Life can be sparkling: With the sparkling wines of Ewald Gruber and Stift Altenburg you canwonderfully clink glasses on beautiful occasions – or just for the joy of it!But they also have a great deal to off er gastronomically, taking well to the grill or picnic activities.Base wines with defi ned character are processed to sparkling wines by Ewald Gruber:

„QUITE A LOT OF WINE” ONLY WITH THOSE “BEGUILING BUBBLES“.

PUNKT GENAU Grüner Veltliner

NOSE: Aromas of freshly peeled apple, hints of lemon, exotic whiff , herbaceousPALATE: Ripe pear, exotic fruit, light, with fresh sweetness

PUNKT GENAU Zweigelt Rosé

NOSE: Typically Blauer Zweigelt, subtle hints of sour cherry and red berriesPALATE: Raspberry, strawberry, rosehip; fresh and pleasant perlage; cherry on the aftertaste

LIBELLENTEICH Muskat Ottonel

NOSE: Fragrant, lovely, unobtrusive muscat note, fl owery, nectarine, elderberry and lilacPALATE: Finely textured; nutmeg, exotic fruit, delicate stone-fruit fl avors, very grapey and juicy; charming and mouth-watering; with a mineral edge on the fi nish

„Frizzante“FRIZZANTE THREE TIMES: PURE PASSION FOR BUBBLES!

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