Winery
Quality is not an act,
but a habit.
Aristotle
Focused
Old vines and a unique terroir: for us, vineyard and cellar are equally a matter of the heart and the mind. We know we can only rely on the quality of our wines year after year if we consistently uphold sustainability and craftsmanship. The health of our soils is our greatest asset, which is why we fertilise them organically only. For our premium wines, we focus on gentle grape processing and moderate skin contact time. Because conditions here in the Spitzer Graben are cooler, the ideal harvest date is often quite late – which is why we sometimes still hand-pick grapes from the vines in November.
We rely on extended ageing on fine lees and mature some of our wines in large oak casks – always with the aim of creating wines with drive and depth and ageing potential.
Since the 2021 vintage, our winery has been “Sustainable Austria” certified – a clear commitment to responsible and future-oriented viticulture.
Without Compromise
Quality, origin and craftsmanship: As a member of VINEA WACHAU, we are fully committed to natural winemaking, certified origin and strict self-monitoring. Only because we live these values every day can our wines unfold their uniqueness.
Our wines
Wines with character originate where they take root. Every site has its own special story: You will find their expression and individuality in our wines – especially that of the Spitzer Graben. Its climatic conditions show the Wachau at its very best. This is where we cultivate most of our vineyards.
Grüner Veltliner
Wachau | Steinfeder®
Our light Veltliner, crisp, lively, with subtle citrus notes, perfect for summer.
Grüner Veltliner
Wachauer Terrassen | Federspiel®
The classic par excellence reflects the diversity of our vineyards: medium-bodied, juicy fruit notes, fine fruit sweetness, good acidity structure, lovely finesse, good length.
Grüner Veltliner
Ried Setzberg | Federspiel®
Sourced from our restored vineyard in the Ried Setzberg, this expressive Federspiel offers fine structure and depth. Juicy and elegant, with lively acidity and a distinctive mineral, chalky finish.
Grüner Veltliner
Ried Zornberg | Smaragd®
Matured in large oak barrels and stainless-steel tanks, pronounced bouquet, lively interplay of fruit and acidity, precise and spicy finish, long-lasting, ageing potential.
Grüner Veltliner
Alte Kultur | Smaragd®
Matured in large oak barrels and stainless-steel tanks, from our oldest Veltliner vines (50+ years), complex nose, full-bodied, fine tannins and grapefruit on the finish, lasts very long on the palate, ageing potential.
Riesling
Spitzer Graben | Federspiel®
A reflection of the Spitzer Graben – focused and cool, yet with a lovely texture, medium density, balanced acidity structure, good fruit, fine elegance.
Riesling
Ried Offenberg | Smaragd®
Here the Spitzer Graben speaks for itself: at around 370 m above sea level, our Riesling vines grow on the Offenberg – cool and yet very ripe, fine tannins in the background, definitely ageing potential.
Riesling
Ried 1000-Eimerberg | Smaragd®
The flagship site for top-quality Rieslings – south-easterly exposure, dense and full-bodied, partly matured in large oak barrels, yellow peach, melon, long finish.
Neuburger
Spitzer Graben | Federspiel®
Neuburger is the original variety of the Spitzer Graben: nutty on the nose, balanced on the palate, an outstanding food companion.
Neuburger
Spitzer Graben | Smaragd®
The maximum that can be achieved with Neuburger: in the Smaragd category it shows its full potential – dense, balanced, a highly sought-after rarity.
Pinot Blanc
Spitzer Graben | Smaragd®
Produced from a small parcel on the Offenberg – small in quantity, great in quality. Pinot Blanc in Wachau style: long ripening on the vine, yet not overly complex, matured in large oak barrels, extended ageing on fine lees.
Zweigelt Rosé
Rosé stands for pure joie de vivre – light, elegant, well chilled and invigorating: just as you imagine a summer wine for the terrace.
Rosé Frizzante
Sparkling Rosé, perfect for the start of a wonderful evening – fresh and lively.
Muscat
Spitzer Graben
A very classic Muscat, beautiful elderflower notes, not too overpowering, good fruit-acidity balance, ideal for enjoyment.
Even the best doesn’t last forever. Thank you for your understanding that not all wines are always available.
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Appreciative
We are especially fond of the old vine plantings, because they carry the valuable DNA of the Wachau and the Spitzer Graben. They take a lot of work to care for, but every step is worth it: the vines have already rooted deep, are better protected from drought, and absorb many minerals from the subsoil – one reason for the inimitable Wachau wine character.
We have leased or bought many an old, neglected vineyard and brought it back to life with new dry-stone walls or training frames. Then we straighten the vines and otherwise leave them as they have grown. They reward us with the most magnificent grapes.
Im Hintergrund befindest sich eine topografische Karte, welche eine Markierung vom Weingut Donabaum im Spitzer Graben zeigt. Rundherum sind die Namen der Lagen eingezeichnet und auch die nicht weit entfernte Donau ist zu sehen.
Weingut Christoph Donabaum
u. Mitges. GesbR.
office@weindonabaum.at
Tel: +43 660 190 99 11 (Christoph)
Tel: +43 676 629 28 01 (Maria)
Laaben 16 | 3620 Spitz |
Wachau | Austria
