Wines
Rudi Pichler
Wachau
The Pichler family has been involved with viticulture in the Wachau for many generations. The main building at Wösendorf, first documented in 1575, was in their possession in 1884. In 1904, the small agricultural farm was taken over by Johann Pichler, and was passed to Rudolf Pichler Sr., who in turn passed it on to his son, Rudolf Jr. Rudi III who took over the reigns in 1997. Currently, they operate 12.5 hectares of vineyards, with grapes from an additional 3 hectares utilized through contracts with other vintners. Grüner Veltliner represents 65% of their vineyards, with Riesling totaling 30%, and the remaining 5% made up of Weißburgunder (Pinot blanc) as well as other varieties. All of these are vinified in the Wachau quality categories of Steinfeder, Federspiel and Smaragd.