{"title":"Koppitsch Wines","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"350\"\u003eThe Koppitschs live and farm on the gentle slopes of Burgenland, near the beautiful shores of Lake Fertő. For more than a decade, they have continued a family tradition of natural winemaking that stretches back 500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"712\"\u003eAlex inherited his knowledge from his father, who taught him the fundamentals of terroir-driven, natural winemaking. He later spent five formative years working as Gerhard Pittnauer’s winemaker and biodynamic assistant. In 2011, equipped with experience and fresh ideas, Alex and his wife Maria set out on their own path, taking over 5.5 hectares of vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003eToday, Alex manages the vineyards with the help of his father, Opa Leo. He spends most of his time among the vines, personally handling the pruning with his own experienced hands. Maria, above helping in the cellar, oversees communication and the family’s three sons (Jakob, Pauli, and Alois) who complete the lively picture of the estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003eThe Koppitschs follow the biodynamic principles of Rudolf Steiner, always maintaining a holistic perspective. Their wines are made naturally, without artificial additives. Fermentation occurs spontaneously, without temperature control. The wines are neither fined nor filtered, and sulfur is used only minimally for certain wines, shortly before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003eThe soils around Lake Fertő, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its unique flora and fauna, are remarkably diverse. Alex and Maria’s vineyards grow on a mix of sand, clay, loam, and gravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003eAfter initially focusing on varietal wines (Welschriesling and Grüner Veltliner for whites; Zweigelt, Blaufrankisch, and Sankt Laurent for reds) the couple shifted direction in 2017. This marked the beginning of a new chapter, with greater emphasis on soil expression and blends that unite different grape varieties from similar soil types. For example, \u003cem data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003eHomok\u003c\/em\u003e(“Sand”) brings together parcels planted on various sandy soils into a single bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003eSustainability is central to the Koppitschs’ philosophy. They strive to minimize their environmental impact in every aspect, from their modest lifestyle to the use of natural corks, lightweight bottles, single-piece labels, and recycled, unprinted cardboard packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"koppitsch-pretty-nuts-2022","title":"Koppitsch Pretty Nuts 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eA blend of 50% Blaufrankisch and 50% Syrah.\u003cbr\u003eWhole clusters were direct-pressed, and at a carefully chosen point in fermentation, the wine is bottled by hand. The bottles are then stored in the garage, where they rest until spring.\u0026nbsp;During the first warm days of spring, when nights are still frosty, the Koppitsches move the bottles to the backyard. After a few days, the bottles have cooled enough and are ready for the final step – disgorgement. Each bottle is opened by hand, refilled, and recorked.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Koppitsch Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55037734945154,"sku":null,"price":7900.0,"currency_code":"HUF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/4543\/9618\/files\/Koppitsch_Pretty_Nuts.jpg?v=1758534114"},{"product_id":"koppitsch-abendrot-2022","title":"Koppitsch Abendrot 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA blend of red and white grapes, including Welschriesling, Rosenmuskateller, Chardonnay, St. Laurent, Blaufränkisch, and Syrah. The grapes were partly destemmed, with around 10% whole clusters retained, and fermented with minimal intervention in stainless steel and fiberglass tanks. After 10 days, the must was pressed and transferred into 225-liter barrique barrels. The white varieties were directly pressed without skin contact. The wines were aged on fine lees for 11 months, then bottled on July 31, 2023, unfiltered and without fining or the addition of sulfur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koppitsch Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55037758177666,"sku":null,"price":5300.0,"currency_code":"HUF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/4543\/9618\/files\/Koppitsch_Abendrot.jpg?v=1758534082"},{"product_id":"koppitsch-perspektive-weiss-2022","title":"Koppitsch Perspektive Weiss 2022","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:b5990430-479b-4fc1-baf8-ac11b56dc782-8\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-18\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"359e78f9-9e2a-4363-b7d0-701d22928e26\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"534\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA 50\/50 blend of Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc) and Chardonnay from the Neuberg site, where vineyards are planted on rocky, limestone-rich slopes. This terroir consistently produces wines of remarkable purity, precision, and vibrancy. Three-quarters of the grapes were directly pressed, with the juice transferred straight into a used 225-liter barrique barrel, while the remaining quarter was left on the skins for 8 days. The wine was aged on fine lees for 10 months, then bottled unfiltered, without fining or the addition of sulfur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Koppitsch Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55037758407042,"sku":null,"price":8800.0,"currency_code":"HUF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/4543\/9618\/files\/Koppitsch_Perspective_Weiss.jpg?v=1758534003"},{"product_id":"koppitsch-ret-2023","title":"Koppitsch Rét 2022","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"223\"\u003eA blend of 80% \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRotburger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and 20% \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSt. Laurent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe destemmed grapes were fermented on the skins for 8 days without any external intervention, after which the pressed wine was transferred into fiberglass tanks (Zweigelt and St. Laurent) and large acacia barrels (Zweigelt). The vessels were aged separately for 6 months, then blended shortly before bottling. The wine was bottled without fining, filtration, or the addition of sulfur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koppitsch Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55037758472578,"sku":null,"price":6500.0,"currency_code":"HUF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/4543\/9618\/files\/20230523-20230523_DSCF8092-e1691584045298_72c7d08b-cd7f-47b6-8384-c972fcf5864c.jpg?v=1742036212"},{"product_id":"koppitsch-rozsa-2023","title":"Koppitsch Rozsa 2024","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eA blend of 30%\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRotburger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, 60% \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, 3% \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSt. Laurent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, 3% \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSyrah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and 4% \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBlaufrankisch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\n\u003cp data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"845\"\u003eGrown on three different soil types near Lake Neusiedl—sand, clay, and gravel—this wine was crafted into a directly pressed rosé. It was aged in fiberglass and steel tanks, as well as partly in large oak barrels. Reflecting a commitment to natural winemaking, it was bottled in a lightweight glass and sealed with a natural cork, without fining, filtration, or more than a tiny addition of sulfur (5 mg\/l).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Koppitsch Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55037758505346,"sku":null,"price":7100.0,"currency_code":"HUF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/4543\/9618\/files\/Koppitsch_Rozsa_2022.jpg?v=1758533965"},{"product_id":"koppitsch-homok-2023","title":"Koppitsch Homok 2024","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"266\"\u003eA blend of 40% \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGrüner Veltliner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, 40% \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eWeissburgunder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and 20% \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSauvignon Blanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. During harvest, all three grape varieties are processed in the courtyard. Whole clusters go directly from the bins into a basket press, without additives or temperature control. The juice is then divided among four vessels: stainless steel tanks, large acacia barrels, 2,000-liter oak casks, and fiberglass tanks. All components of the HOMOK blend are aged on the lees for 6–7 months and bottled without fining, filtration, or the addition of sulfur.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Koppitsch Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55037758734722,"sku":null,"price":7100.0,"currency_code":"HUF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/4543\/9618\/files\/Koppitsch_Homok_2022.jpg?v=1758534145"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/4543\/9618\/collections\/Koppitsch_Wines.png?v=1746698378","url":"https:\/\/leesbrothers.hu\/en-eu\/collections\/koppitsch-wines.oembed","provider":"Lees Brothers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}