Vinification

The “Glöggl”-cellar is a typical wine-cellar.

St. Magdalener is stored and matured in large, new oak barrels. Modern stainless steel vats provide the technology for temperature control as well as for gently pushing the cap down by means of a pneumatic piston.

In the barrique-cellar, the heavy red Lagrein and Merlot wines are allowed to age in French oak barrels.
In recent years the ageing of Lagrein and Merlot in small oak barrels has brought about remarkable results.

In this way, red wines of great substance, dense texture, and many-layered complexity develop after long months of fermentation and ripening.
All of these qualities are the result of long years of experience plus intuition and feeling for the wines. Success also depends on the cycles of nature itself and on a variety of environmental factors. Accordingly, every vintage has its own special character and distinctive touch.