Tropfltalhof

About

Owner & winemaker: Andreas Dichristin
Vineyards: 3ha across three different sites, all estate-owned
Vineyard management: Biodynamic since 2004, Demeter-certified
Soils: Varied, including clay, lime, porphyr, and limestone
Grapes grown: Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier, Merlot
Annual production: 10,000 bottles

Quick facts:

• The name (Tröpfltalhof) means house (hof) of the dripping valley (Tröpfltal).
• Andreas considers Demeter certification to be a starting point, not a goal–their approach is far more rigorous than the minimum standards.
• “I want a vibrant wine of energy, authentic and vital. To do this we have to allow nature to fully express itself and to tell its story and its present. Both in the vineyard and in the cellar. I want to do something for nature, not against it!” – Andreas Dichristin