Christian Tschida tends 10 hectares of century-old vines in Burgenland, Austria, a region renowned for red and sweet wines. Benefiting from a diverse terroir of sandy gravel, schist, and limestone, influenced by nearby Lake Neusiedler, his vineyards thrive. Tschida's hands-off winemaking involves extended barrel aging, up to 5 years, allowing the wines to develop complexity. The use of a vertical basket press, applied with gentle pressure akin to a handshake, extracts only the finest juice. This meticulous process, coupled with Tschida's practice of returning must and juice to the vines, underscores his commitment to sustainable viticulture, nurturing his family's legacy for future generations.
