A surfer at heart, Claus Preisinger has been passionately making wine on the picturesque north shore of Lake Neusiedl in the charming Burgenland town of Gols since the year 2002. In a notable move towards sustainability, he converted the vineyards and winery to biodynamic production in 2006, and today he proudly holds the prestigious Respekt Biodyn certification. Claus vinifies a variety of mostly domestic grape varieties, including Blaufränkisch, Zweigelt, Grüner Veltliner, and St. Laurent, all of which are complemented by selections of Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc sourced from both the west and east sides of beautiful Lake Neusiedl. In a testament to his commitment to purity, Claus does not use any cultivated yeast, and he practices only very slight or no dosing of sulphur dioxide in his winemaking process. He takes the innovative approach of aging many of his wines in amphora rather than traditional wooden barrels, which he views as a conscious step back, allowing for a reduction to the essential elements - the grape and the soil. Reduction, minimalism, and a free spirit are the guiding themes that encapsulate the philosophy and work of Claus Preisinger.
