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Stierschneider-Kartäuserhof Karl

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A monastery harvest estate since 1380, when Kartause Aggsbach established this property. The Stierschneider family acquired the Kartäuserhof in 1862. Jakob Stierschneider oversees winemaking and management today, with Karl Stierschneider as Senior Chef deeply involved in the cellar work. The vineyards occupy six named Rieds, Achleiten, Klaus, Weitenberg, Hinterkirchen, Steinriegl, and Seiberer, producing roughly 70,000 bottles annually. Recent releases include a Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Ultimo 2025 and a Riesling Auslese, both recognized in the Falstaff Weinguide 2026/27. The tasting room opens weekdays 8 to 17, weekends and holidays 10:15 to 15:30. Group tastings require advance reservation and a minimum of six.

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Varietals

Grüner VeltlinerRiesling

Good to know

Yes — Stierschneider-Kartäuserhof Karl has a tasting room open to visitors. Visits are by reservation, so book ahead rather than dropping in.
Stierschneider-Kartäuserhof Karl focuses on Grüner Veltliner, Riesling. Signature bottles include Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Ultimo 2025, Riesling Auslese. When booking a tasting, ask which current release best represents the estate's style.
Stierschneider-Kartäuserhof Karl is in Weißenkirchen in der Wachau, in the Wachau wine region. Phone: +43 2715 2374. Confirm hours before visiting. Winery schedules vary seasonally.
The winemaking at Stierschneider-Kartäuserhof Karl is led by Jakob Stierschneider, Karl Stierschneider. Visiting during special events or release weekends is often the best chance to meet the winemaking team and ask questions about specific vintages or techniques.
Stierschneider-Kartäuserhof Karl offers: Group Tastings and Direct Sales. Seated or guided experiences typically include more context about the wines and the estate's approach. Worth booking if you want depth over breadth.

Location

Weißenkirchen in der Wachau, Austria