This is Else Zuschmann and Peter Schöfmann. They live in the Weinviertel region, where they craft sparkling wine and still wine with great dedication. They also trade in regional delicacies, are certified organic – and truly lovely people.
Since 2007, we – Else Zuschmann and Peter Schöfmann – have been passionately dedicated to crafting artisanal sparkling wines. The chalky soils and cool climate of the Weinviertel, combined with our organic farming practices, provide the ideal foundation for grapes of the highest quality.
As a 17-hectare sparkling wine estate, we personally oversee every step – from vine to bottle. Our grapes are hand-harvested and gently processed to preserve their full aroma and delicate structure. The result: characterful sparkling wines that capture the uniqueness of our region in every glass.
Producing our own sparkling wine has always been the most beautiful way for us to showcase the quality and character of the Weinviertel region.
The quality of our wines is shaped by meticulous craftsmanship, selective hand-picking, and gentle whole-cluster pressing – resulting in refined, crisp wines with a clear stylistic profile.
Massale Selection represents a time-honored method we are deeply committed to: instead of relying on clones, we embrace the natural diversity of vigorous vines sourced from renowned international vineyards. Grafted onto resilient rootstocks, they gain new strength in our soils – resulting in vibrant, resilient vineyards and wines with rich aromatic complexity.
Inspired by Europe’s great wine regions, this line combines clarity, depth, and a strong sense of origin. The grapes are hand-harvested at full ripeness, carefully processed, and aged unfiltered for one year on the full lees in 500-liter tonneaux. The result: wines with character, finesse, and an unmistakable Weinviertel signature.
Our winery is located in the Weinviertel region, only 20 minutes from the Vienna city limits. Here, nature, organic farming, and artisanal sparkling wine production come together – close by, yet right in the heartland of Austrian Sekt.
Gentle hills, a relaxed appreciation of life, calm before and after the storm. The Weinviertel holds Else and Peter’s greatest passion right in its name – and offers them exceptional soils at their feet.
Our wines and sparkling wines have earned their place in some of the most renowned establishments and on the wine lists of celebrated restaurants. Recommended by sommeliers and appreciated by connoisseurs, they embody quality and a distinctive signature that leaves a lasting impression – and is always welcome for another pour. For those who appreciate lightness and love the extraordinary!
“The winery produces its sparkling wines entirely in-house – from grape to finished wine. Since 2007. Strictly following the Sekt pyramid. The wines of the Selektion line are made from specially selected vine material sourced from several top European sites. These are newly grafted and planted in carefully chosen vineyards.”
“According to their flavor profiles, the wines are grouped in pairs across three stages of life, with the labels visually depicting the couple at each age. The light and cheerful collection ‘First Joy’ includes two easy-drinking single-varietal white wines and a rosé. Five medium-bodied white wines and two smooth red wines are gathered under ‘In the Prime of Life’. The winery’s boldest wines are named ‘Course of Time’, consisting of two full-bodied white wines and two rich red wines.”
“Our unique Rosé Brut Reserve didn’t just impress with 92 points from Falstaff – it was also awarded 94 points by A la Carte. Our Weißer Burgunder Selektion also deserves a mention: the 2018 vintage received an outstanding 94 points.”
“A great honor for the winery of Else Zuschmann-Schöfmann: At the launch event for the new Gault&Millau wine and restaurant guide on November 20, Else Zuschmann-Schöfmann and Peter Schöfmann received the prestigious award for ‘Best Sparkling Wine in Austria’ for their top-tier Sekt ‘Grüner Veltliner Brut Nature, Grosse Reserve 2015.’”
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