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The Frettner and Spern Steiner sites are located on the hills above the southwestern corner of Lake Neusiedl, at 220 m above sea level. Facing the morning sun and overlooking the lake and its band of reeds, these 22 hectares provide the ideal conditions for the grapes.
The vineyards are sheltered by the Sopron mountains and also influenced by the warm, moist microclimate along the edge of the lake. The Sopron wine area is characterized by its division into small zones all facing the lake. The various soil types produce a great diversity of microclimatic conditions in a relatively small area. Thus both sites produce extremely warm, ripe, and harmonious wines.
Spern Steiner
The Spern Steiner site (14 hectares) once belonged to the Church of Sopron. In the town chronicles it was always mentioned as the finest and most precious vineyard in the region. This terrain has been used for viticulture for roughly 400 years. Rich in gneiss and mica schist, the rare mineral composition of the soil on this site provides a particularly exciting basis for Kékfrankos. These particular vines were planted back in the 1960s and the roots of this variety reach deep into the rock, break it down, and draw the minerals into the plant.
Frettner
The eight hectares of vineyards on the Frettner site lie at the edge of an oak woods and feature excellent loamy soils. The old rock of the mountains between the foothills of the Alps and Lake Neusiedl have transformed themselves into brown soils with deposits of extremely weathered bedrock. The soil here is very deep and is rich in humus and lime deposits. Due to its proximity to the woods, cold air blows over the vineyards and keeps the grapes constantly cool.
Work in the Vineyard
Work in the vineyard complies with strict principles, among which a natural approach and improving quality stand above all others. In 2006 Weingut Weninger converted to a biodynamic cultivation method. In the vineyard, the plants are sprayed with biodynamic tea and treated with baking powder. No insecticides, herbicides, or systemic pesticides are applied. Healthy, well nourished soil is the basis for healthy plant growth. Using one’s own compost increases the fertility of the soil and strengthens the vines. Working according to natural rhythms stimulates the plants, allowing them to take full advantage of their own energy.
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Vineyard
22 hectares on two sites around Balf near Sopron, Hungary. The Spern Steiner site features soil composed of gneiss and mica schist. The Frettner site features brown soils with deposits of extremely weathered bedrock.
Varieties
Kékfrankos (Blaufränkisch), Merlot, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Féherburgundi (Pinot Blanc).
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