Weingut Johann Gisperg

Teesdorf, Thermenregion

Spirit - When I think about Johann Gisperg’s wines, it is impossible to ignore the spirit of his work. Johann’s wines don’t just tell a story of the terroir of Teesdorf, they tell the story of three generations of farming, with sustainability as the first priority so his daughter and future generations can craft their own wines in the same vineyards.

While sustainability typically has an eye on the future, Johann’s view creates a direct link to the present. Sustainability, for him starts with the soil. Johann’s most recognized vineyard is Ried Holzspur, which sits on the ‘Steinfeld’ or stone-field gravel, a mix of limestone and riverstones deposited thousands of years ago. These stones soak up the intense Pannonian heat by day and send it back to the vines at night, ensuring perfect ripeness while maintaining a signature cool mineral tension.

Johann focuses on the soil by planting specific cover crops between the rows of vines and trades with a nearby cattle rancher for compost. The soil then helps him produce typical Burgundy varieties, including Pinot Noir and Chardonnay of incredible depth. It then carries onto typical Austrian varieties related to Pinot Noir, St. Laurent and Zweigelt, which have defining dark color you expect from the grapes, but also an elegance that only these limestone-rich soils can provide.

We chose Johann Gisperg as our foundational partner because of his commitment to providing world-class and sustainable wines for years to come. In every bottle of his, you aren’t just tasting a grape; you are tasting one of the most unique geological footprints in Europe.

You can learn about Johann and his work at: https://www.gisperg.wine/