Weinbau Kollerhof am Eichberg

The Kollerhof of the Lieleg family in Leutschach has a long history (and not only) connected with viticulture.
first mentioned in a document in 1495, the neat winery has been in the family since 1728. How could it be otherwise, it is the South Styrian leading varieties such as Welschriesling, Gelber Muskateller and Co. that are mainly harvested here in painstaking manual work. However, master winemaker Harald proves that he is not only very attached to tradition, but also very forward-looking, with the increased planting of PiWi (fungus-resistant) varieties such as Muscaris, Blossom Muscat, Donauriesling etc.
It was climate change that motivated the multiple award-winning winemaker to do this. The advantages are obvious: up to 80% less pesticides are needed, the not so safe work on steep slopes is reduced and the vines become more frost-resistant.

Kollerhof wines are offered individually in three categories: Labeled with the oak (as a symbol of strength), these are the local wines in the Klassik range. The clay jug, on the other hand, stands for those wines that lie on the fine lees in the amphora for at least 12 months. The premium segment is marked on the label with a stone (as a sign of durability). These wines come from the Steinkogel vineyard - a site with 50% steepness and a highly selected grape material. They are stored for one year in small barrels and are only produced in very good years.