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Salomon Undhof
Salomon Undhof is one of Austria’s oldest family-owned wineries (since 1792), renowned for its crystal-clear Rieslings and elegant Grüner Veltliners. Under the leadership of Bert and Fanny Marie Salomon, the ninth generation manages 30 hectares of vineyards with a focus on quality and autonomy. South-facing terraces along the Danube, on urgestein and loess soils with pronounced diurnal temperature swings, impart the wines’ signature minerality. Internationally acclaimed for their precise acidity and refined structure, these wines embody the pure expression of Kremstal.
Salomon Undhof captures the essence of Kremstal
Salomon Undhof is one of Austria’s oldest privately owned wineries, with origins dating back to 1792 in Stein an der Donau. For nine generations, the Salomon family has produced crystal-clear Rieslings and refined Grüner Veltliners celebrated for their mineral precision, elegant structure, and excellent aging potential.
9th-generation winemakers
Under the leadership of Bert and Fanny Marie Salomon, the estate continues its legacy of uncompromising quality. While large cooperatives chase volume, Salomon Undhof values independence: all 30 hectares of vineyard remain in family hands and are managed with the utmost respect for soil and environment. Their constant goal is to produce wines that showcase Kremstal’s character in its purest form. Salomon Undhof has appeared on international top-wine lists for decades. Falstaff called the estate “a landmark in Austrian wine history,” and Raj Parr describes the wines as “profoundly dazzling” for their quiet yet commanding elegance.
Sun-drenched terraces
The vineyards are situated on south-facing terraces along the Danube, planted on urgestein soils consisting of granite, gneiss, and slate, interspersed with fertile loess layers. The river moderates temperature extremes, while the temperate continental climate brings cool nights and warm days. These diurnal swings are crucial for developing precise acidity and the signature fresh minerality in the wines.
Respect for nature, terroir, and grape
Salomon Undhof farms under strict KIP (Controlled Integrated Production) guidelines, avoiding synthetic pesticides and planting grass and flower strips between the rows to foster vibrant biodiversity. Hand-harvesting ensures ideal ripeness. After gentle pressing, the must ferments in stainless steel at controlled temperatures, followed by sur lie aging. Riesling rests mainly in inox, while Grüner Veltliner gains added complexity from partial maturation in large oak casks, balancing freshness and depth to perfection.
Discover the timeless elegance and pure expression of Salomon Undhof, wines that not only articulate the terroir of Kremstal but also embody the devotion of a family that has poured its soul into every bottle for over two centuries.