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ROSALIA - the small wine world

The Celts already recognized 2,500 years ago that the soft-rolling hills of the Rosalia region are ideal for wine growing.

skip The reasons are the Pannonian climate and the fertile soil with loess. With its dark ruby color, its blackberry smell and the fruity taste the "Blaufränkische" fascinates all wine lovers. Wine growers also offer Zweigelt, Caberent Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Welschriesling to their guests.

DOMAINE PÖTTELSDORF

skip First-class vintners of the region have formed an alliance and found the VINUM ROSALIA, presenting their wines together now. Numerous awards in the international wine scene are the reward of their work.

Experience wines with all your senses - that's the motto of the "Domaine Pöttelsdorf" and their "Weinerlebniswelt". The Domaine Pöttelsdorf ranks among the world's best wineries - gold for Attaché 2001 and silver for Vanessa 2001 at the Vinalies Internationales in Paris 2004 as well as silver for Attaché 2001 and for Vanessa 2001 at the Monde Selection in Brussels 2004.
Real connoisseurs find everything regarding wines during a commented wine tasting event: glasses, books on winery and many other beautiful accessories.

More detailed information:
Domaine Pöttelsdorf
Kellerweg 15
7023 Pöttelsdorf
Ph 02626/5200
Fax 02626/5200-33
mail: domaine@poettelsdorf.at

"Ausg'steckt ist"

During a tour through the Rosalia region you'll see a "green branch" that's been attached to a house.

skip Holiday makers learn that this is a winery open to the public. When asked what the green branch has to tell the vintner tells that

... already Queen Maria Theresia - or was it Joseph II? - allowed wine growers to sell their home-made product, the wine, to customers. To mark the houses they were signed with a "green branch".

It wasn't just ANY branch that was used, it had to be the branches of a pinetree. The color of the decoration - white or red - tell what is being offered - white or red wine.

Sometimes a green wreath is used - if the worked-in light bulb is switched on then the "Heurige" is open for all guests.

For a long time now wineries haven't only been allowed to sell wine, they are also allowed to offer meals and small snacks. And if you had a few calories too much, then you can loose them again on the next day during a hike or cycling tour through the Rosalia region.

Cheers!