Austria and Germany are home to some of Europe’s most exciting natural wines, with winemakers embracing biodynamic practices, spontaneous fermentation, and minimal intervention. From the steep slopes of the Mosel to the rolling hills of Burgenland, these regions offer expressive and terroir-driven wines. Here are the best natural wineries to visit in Austria and Germany.
Austria: The Pioneer of Biodynamic Wines
Austria has been a leader in organic and biodynamic viticulture, with winemakers crafting pure and expressive wines from indigenous grape varieties.
Gut Oggau – Burgenland
One of the most iconic natural wine producers in Austria.
Famous for its character-driven wines, each bottle representing a “family member.”
Tastings provide an intimate look into their biodynamic approach.
Weingut Claus Preisinger – Burgenland
A pioneer in biodynamic and amphora-aged wines.
Works primarily with Blaufränkisch and Grüner Veltliner.
Tastings showcase unique, unfiltered wines with depth and energy.
Weingut Maria & Sepp Muster – Styria
Specializes in skin-contact white wines and biodynamic farming.
Produces elegant, earthy Sauvignon Blanc and Morillon (Chardonnay).
Offers immersive vineyard visits and tastings.
Weingut Tschida – Burgenland
Known for long-macerated whites and oxidative winemaking.
Works with indigenous yeast, no sulfur, and extended aging.
Tastings provide insight into Austria’s extreme natural winemaking techniques.
Germany: A New Wave of Natural Winemakers
Germany is traditionally known for Riesling, but a growing movement of natural winemakers is challenging conventions with unfiltered, spontaneous-fermented wines.
Weingut Brand – Pfalz
A dynamic, young winery specializing in pét-nats and wild ferment wines.
Works with native grapes like Sylvaner and Riesling.
Tastings offer a fun, casual introduction to Germany’s natural wine scene.
Weingut Odinstal – Pfalz
A high-altitude biodynamic winery focusing on terroir-driven Rieslings.
Produces unfiltered, minimal-sulfur wines with incredible purity.
Offers unique tastings with a deep focus on soil and farming methods.
2Naturkinder – Franconia
A small producer making bold, expressive natural wines.
Works with spontaneous fermentation and no filtration.
Tastings provide an alternative view of traditional Franconian winemaking.
Weingut Staffelter Hof – Mosel
One of the oldest wineries in the world, now leading the natural wine movement.
Produces zero-sulfur, spontaneous-fermented Rieslings and Pinot Noir.
Tastings highlight the contrast between classic and natural Mosel wines.
Weingut Wasenhaus – Baden
A Burgundy-inspired natural wine project in Germany.
Specializes in low-intervention Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) and Chardonnay.
Austria and Germany’s natural wine scenes are thriving, with passionate winemakers crafting pure, unfiltered expressions of their unique terroirs. Whether you’re exploring the vineyards of Burgenland, Styria, Pfalz, or the Mosel, these wineries offer unforgettable experiences for natural wine lovers.
Looking for more natural wine travel inspiration? Stay tuned for more guides on the best wineries and regions to visit around the world!
