The Weinviertel is the oldest winegrowing region in Austria, geographically comprises the largest wine growing area in the country. Located about an hour north of Vienna, the region stretches from the Danube in the south, the Czech border to the north (where Ingrid’s vineyards are found) and to the Slovakian border in the east. Although the geographic area is quite vast, the land is less densely cultivated with vines than the famous Lower Austrian regions of Kremstal, Kamptal and the Wachau. It is in the Weinviertal that Ingrid has some unique plots of land to bring to life made possible by the loving attention she showers over her own little ecosystem. She tirelessly dedicated to bringing balance to the land and creating a thriving natural harmony to her sustainably farmed vineyards. Ingrid doesn’t merely eschew chemicals or practice sustainable farming, she exudes passion as a nurturing spirit and harnesses the natural energy from the earth. The soil for her Weinviertel Grüner Veltliner, from Pulkautal at Haugsdorf near the Czech border, is comprised mostly of loess soil, which are ancient windblown deposits from the ice age that lend a creamy, rich quality to the wine. From the soil, this energetic young woman delivers a wine that captures the wild, integrated aromas of her land that is almost indescribable. It is in her hands that this Weinviertel Grüner Veltliner rivals some of the greatest wines of Kremstal, Kamptal and the Wachau.  This wine is stunning, especially given the price-point.