A family history
Helma Müller-Grossmann, the witty and passionate winemaker, senior proprietor, and beloved grandmother, managed the estate from 1986 onwards. She approached her work with tremendous dedication, yet never took herself too seriously—one of the many reasons she was so well-loved. Tradition meant a great deal to her, and she viewed her daughter Marlies’s entry into the winery in 2009 as a continuation of that family legacy. Sadly, Helma passed away suddenly and far too soon in February 2023.
Today, Marlies Hanke leads the winery. Over the past decade, she has steadily advanced both the wines and the estate itself. Her husband, Florian, works professionally in the interior design industry, but he is also a valued supporter of the winery, and many of his ideas can be seen throughout the estate. Both Marlies and Florian appreciate contemporary trends and innovation, yet they firmly believe that tradition and authenticity should never be lost.
And when wine is not the focus, their children Anna and Otto, together with Bruno, the family dog, ensure that life remains lively and full of energy.
Atmosphere to feel at Home
The courtyard in Lindengasse has always been a place where people come together and linger. It is home to the family’s original residence and serves as the setting for wine tastings, direct cellar-door sales, and, since recently, an annual Heuriger.
As soon as you step into the courtyard, you are likely to be greeted enthusiastically by Bruno, whose spirited welcome is simply his way of expressing his joy. In any case, a visit is always worthwhile.
The Kremstal region
The southern Kremstal is a remarkably diverse wine-growing region. This diversity is shaped by its wide range of soil types and by the natural interplay of warm days and cool nights. Here, the cooler and more humid influences from the nearby Waldviertel meet the warm, dry air currents of the Pannonian Plain. On gravelly and loess-rich soils, elegant and vibrant white wines with remarkable finesse thrive.
All of Marlies’s vineyards are cultivated organically, and each site possesses its own distinctive character. After all, Höhlgraben is not Steinbühel, and Steinpoint is every bit as unique as Silberbichl. These diverse vineyard origins give rise to wines of individual expression—a source of fascination and joy year after year.
Organic & sustainable
At Müller-Grossmann, respect is at the heart of everything we do—respect for nature, for people, and for future generations.
Both the vineyards and the cellar are managed according to organic principles. This approach is the natural result of the path Marlies has pursued over the past fifteen years. Sustainability is embraced not only environmentally, but also economically and socially, through responsible business practices and a mindful, respectful approach to everyone involved in the winery.
Where the wine is made
Wine has been crafted in the traditional underground cellar on Fuchastraße for more than ninety years. Its naturally cool environment and the use of indigenous yeasts were among the key reasons for renovating and preserving this historic structure. Equally important was the conviction that heritage deserves to be maintained—and that building a completely new winery on a greenfield site would neither reflect the estate’s long-standing traditions nor necessarily represent the better path forward.
The cellar has been expanded with additional storage facilities, providing greater flexibility in production. Its architectural design and timber façade were carefully conceived to blend harmoniously into the village landscape, embodying a balance between tradition and modernity.
Perfection in the wine cellar
As the saying goes, quality begins in the vineyard. Only exceptional grapes can become exceptional wine. The final refinement, however, takes place in the cellar, where the guiding philosophy is simple: less is more.
The traditional cellar provides ideal climatic and microbiological conditions for the careful maturation and fine-tuning of the wines.
Each year, a selection of single-vineyard wines—often bottled in large formats—is set aside for our wine library. There, they are given the opportunity to develop and mature gracefully over time. Should you be interested, please do not hesitate to ask about our rare wines and special vintages.