2022 OTT Am Berg

Aromas of white flower, green apple, lemongrass, wet rock, lemon, saltwater, mineral, white pear

Bernhard Ott is a renowned Austrian winemaker specializing in Grüner Veltliner, with vineyards located in the Wagram region of Lower Austria. His family has been cultivating vines since 1889, and Bernhard took over the winery in 1993, representing the fourth generation of vintners.

Under his leadership, the winery transitioned to biodynamic viticulture in 2006, emphasizing sustainable farming practices and minimal intervention. This approach has led to healthier vines and wines that authentically express their terroir.

Ott's vineyards include notable sites such as Rosenberg, Spiegel, and Stein, each contributing unique characteristics to his wines. His commitment to quality and innovation has earned him accolades, including being named 'Winemaker of the Year' by Falstaff.

Bernhard Ott's wines are celebrated for their purity, elegance, and reflection of the Wagram region's distinctive loess soils. His dedication to biodynamic principles and traditional winemaking techniques continues to influence and inspire the Austrian wine industry.

The Wagram wine region, located in Lower Austria (Niederösterreich), is renowned for its loess-dominated soils and ideal microclimate, making it a standout area for Austrian viticulture. Situated along the Danube River, Wagram features a distinctive, elevated plateau that stretches across the northern banks, providing excellent drainage and heat retention for the vines. The region’s hallmark grape variety is Grüner Veltliner, which thrives in the loess soils, producing wines with vibrant acidity, rich texture, and characteristic peppery and citrus notes. However, Wagram also excels with other varieties like Riesling, Zweigelt, and lesser-known indigenous grapes such as Roter Veltliner, a regional specialty. Wagram's winemakers emphasize sustainability, with many embracing organic and biodynamic practices to highlight the terroir. This region is celebrated for its wines’ balance of freshness, minerality, and complexity, offering a quintessential expression of Austria's winemaking heritage.