The Wines of Gut Oggau - Rare Austrian Releases

The Wines of Gut Oggau - Rare Austrian Releases

Posted by Joe Perry on 30th Jan 2019

Very rarely seen outside of Europe, the cult-like wines of Austrian producer Gut Oggau are some of the most highly sought after across the globe. Each year we are lucky enough to get our hands on an extremely limited amount of these incredible wines. 

Stephanie and Eduard Tscheppe created Gut Oggau in 2007, based out of the tiny town of Oggau in Burgenland. They adopted the gruelling task of restoring a 17th century winery with a 200 year old press that hadn't been cared for in over 20 years. Working biodynamically from day 1, the vines have not seen any pesticides or herbicides. 

Their passionate approach to their vineyard continues into the winery where wines are treated are seen as alive, and adopt specific personalities. This 'family' of wines is now synonymous with the iconic faces that are drawn and make up the labels. These reflect the personalities of each wine, from the energetic, bold expressions of the children - Atanasius, Theodora, and Winifred, moving up to the powerful, rich and ageworthy wines related to the parents - Joschuari, Timotheus, and Josephine. Mechtild and Bertholdi complete the tree as the grandparents, fruit sourced from the oldest single vineyards which produce complex, unique wines. 

Gut Oggau is one of the leaders of the natural wine movement, not just in Europe but in the world. They produce wines of incredible expression and sense of place, with no 2 cuvees being the same. Enjoying these wines is an unique experience to be shared and treasured. 

Gut Oggau Maskerade Weiss 2020
$69.00 each or $62.10 in any 6



The Maskerade Weiss is a 30 year old vineyard on Gravel and limestone soil. It is on relatively flat land, with gentle slopes facing eastward. There are several varietals planted including Gruner, Weissburgunder & Welschriesling to name a few. Grapes are hand harvested and destemmed. Fermentation takes place in used 1000 and 1500-liter barrels. The wine goes through elevage in the same barrels for about 8 months, with no batonnage. The wine is bottled unfined, unfiltered, and with zero addition of sulfur.

Gut Oggau Maskerade Rose 2020
$69.00 each or $62.10 in any 6

A bright, juicy field blend rose from Gut Oggau. Lots of ripe strawberry, raspberry, delicate spices, and a touch of farmhouse cider. It's packed with thirstquenching acidity and is so moreish. This is a flavour packed rose that delivers serious fruit and body. The wine is bottled unfined, unfiltered, and with zero addition of sulfur.

Gut Oggau Maskerade Rot 2020
$69.00 each or $62.10 in any 6

The Maskerade Rot is a 30 year old vineyard on slate and limestone soil. It is on top of the hill with east facing exposure. It is mostly a blend of Blaufrankisch and Zweigelt with a few others thrown in in small amounts. Grapes are hand harvested and destemmed. Fermentation takes place in used 3000-liter barrels. The wine goes through elevage in the same barrels for about 8 months, with no batonnage. The wine is bottled unfined, unfiltered, and with zero addition of sulfur.