winery Pfeifer in St. Anna/A.

In the Midst of the Vines

The winery of the Pfeifer family is located in the wine-growing community of St. Anna am Aigen, more specifically directly at the vineyard Schemming, right on the Wine Trail of the Senses. Wine growing has been practiced here since the early 19th century, but at that time it was only consumed as homebrew. Meanwhile, the operation has grown to around eight hectares. For several years now, son Daniel Pfeifer has been responsible for the cellar work and the vineyards.

Tradition and modernity are harmoniously combined at the Pfeifer winery. Old materials are connected with the functionality of the latest technology, which is especially evident in the barrel cellar, the guesthouse, and the pressing house. The ripe grapes come from vineyards where herbicides and insecticides are avoided, entering the wine cellar where their aromatic balance is preserved, creating a drinking pleasure for many years. They offer characterful, varietal-specific white wines with longer fine yeast storage, allowing a concentrated, ripe fruit expression without being opulent, as well as fruit-rich red wines. Alois Pfeifer is considered one of the pioneers of red wine in Styria, as he recognized the ideal combination of clay and basalt in the soils early on.

In addition to refraining from herbicides and insecticides, which the Pfeifer family has been practicing for several years, the vineyard has also been enriched with grasses and herbs. For where the diversity of animals and plants feels comfortable, the wine thrives as well.

Guesthouse Pfeifer in St. Anna am Aigen

Franziska Pfeifer, the calm center between the dynamic young winemaker and the traditional vintner, takes care of the guesthouse with its five double rooms and the tasting room. Their house-made products, which await their guests at the breakfast table, are particularly popular: starting from fresh farmer's bread from the wood oven to jams, spreads, and cured meats are served here.