Weingut Steininger
Steininger Winery is a family-owned vineyard in the heart of Kamptal, one of Austria’s most prestigious wine regions. The region is particularly known for its elegant white wines and unique terroir, which gives the wines their characteristic expression. The vineyard has made a name for itself with fresh, mineral-rich interpretations of Riesling and Grüner Veltliner – two of Austria’s most distinctive grape varieties. In addition to its white wines, Steininger Winery is also known for its high-quality sparkling wines produced using traditional bottling (méthode traditionnelle), a craft that requires both precision and patience. With a combination of traditional know-how and modern winemaking technology, the Steininger family strives to create wines that not only reflect their origins, but also show conscious responsibility for nature and future generations.
Sustainability work is guided by three focus areas
For Steininger Winery, sustainability permeates the entire process, from the vines to the finished bottle. Climate change, resource scarcity and increased demands for social responsibility create a need for new ways of working.
- Energy efficiency: natural basement cooling, solar energy, fired wood chips from their own forest and heat recovery from winery tanks
- Biodiversity: cover crops, flower fields, birdhouses, stone cairns and grazing sheep that strengthen vineyard ecosystems
- Environmentally friendly packaging: 80% of the bottles are lightweight bottles made from recycled glass. This reduces the carbon footprint both during the production of the bottles and during transport
Biodiversity as a quality factor
The vineyards use chemical pesticides restrictively and instead work in harmony with nature’s own systems by planting herbs and flowers between the rows of vines. It creates a favourable environment for pollinators and beneficial animals, which contributes to strengthening the vineyard’s biodiversity and ecological balance. At the same time, the health of the soil is strengthened through cover crops, organic fertiliser and minimal processing. It promotes both soil health and biodiversity while contributing to a better environment and increased complexity in the wine.
The person behind the wine
Social sustainability is as important as ecological sustainability. Steininger Winery offers seasonal workers fair working conditions and a safe working environment. In addition, they only work with suppliers who follow international human rights guidelines. The vineyard also engages with the local community through support for educational projects and social initiatives.
A wine with responsibility
A clear example of Steininger Winery’s sustainability work is Riesling DAC Kamptal. This wine is produced according to sustainable principles with grapes from our own vineyards and selective harvesting that ensures concentration and resource efficiency. It is a wine that conveys the character of the place and the long-term commitment behind each bottle.
Certified durability
Steininger Winery is certified according to Sustainable Austria, a program that covers environmental, social and economic criteria. The certification builds a solid foundation for meeting the EU’s new sustainability requirements. Transparency and documentation are integral parts of the work.
A future in every bottle
At Steininger Winery, sustainability is a philosophy that permeates the entire business. Combining traditional winemaking with a modern, responsible approach creates wines with depth, quality and belief in the future. Each bottle tells a story of respect for nature, people and the next generation.
