| Region of production: | Kremstal |
| Winery Location: | Palt |
| Year Established: | 1722 |
Vineyard Holdings
50 ha
- Höhlgraben: loess soil; south and southwest-facing; planted to Grüner Veltliner
- Brunnkreuz: loess soil; planted to Sauvignon Blanc
- Götsweiger Berg: soil is gravel and loam; planted to Grüner Veltliner
- Hochrain: limestone soil; planted to Chardonnay
- Landwid: loess soil; west-facing; planted to Muscat
- Silberbühel (Wachau): soil is mica schist; planted to Chardonnay and Riesling
- Steinbühel: rocky soil; planted to Riesling
- Am Zaum (Wachau): west-facing; planted to Pinot Blanc
- Zistel: soil is mix of loess, gravel and clay; planted to Pinot Blanc and Burgundy varieties
Top Wines Produced
- Grüner Veltliner Das Beste
- Grüner Veltliner Höhlgraben
- Riesling Das Beste
- Sauvignon Blanc Brunnkreuz
- Brut
- Brut Rosé
Average Total Production
- N/A
Summary
Since 2008, Malat has been managed by Michael Malat, the ninth generation in his family to produce wine at the estate. Michael’s father, Gerald, is considered a pioneer in the Kremstal region and was responsible for expanding the family’s vineyard holdings to its current fifty hectares. The estate produces an array of wines, including Sauvignon Blanc, Muskateller, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and traditional method sparkling wines. Malat is best known for their Höhlgraben site, which has been a single-vineyard expression of the estate since the winery began producing domaine-bottled Grüner Veltliner and Riesling.
Style & Vinification Techniques
Grapes are hand harvested and gently pressed, with slow fermentations to allow the wines’ natural characteristics to develop.
Producer Website: Malat