The Hager family has been cultivating vineyards in the Kamptal for many generations. The estate in the wine-growing village of Mollands is run according to biodynamic principles. The estate is also a member of the Demeter Association and has thus committed itself to the strictest guidelines currently in force in the vineyard and cellar. The results are unique wines with a lot of character.
Mollands is situated on a high plateau at about 350 metres above sea level in the northernmost part of the Kamptal. Brisk winds from the Waldviertel and high diurnal temperature fluctuations in summer enhance vibrant fruit-driven wines, and the versatile soils of the Kamptal also offer the wines their unmistakable identity.
The diverse range has also become more transparent for Matthias Hager’s various lines: The blue line is light and refreshing, while the brown line is more earthy, intense, and has ageing potential. It also stands for the bond to nature, profundity and sustainability - characteristics that also apply to the winemaker himself. The red line has now been added: red is the colour of royalty and stands for something special and more elaborate in the corresponding wines: minimal addition of sulphur, maceration, no filtration.
In the vineyard, great importance is attached to maintaining the ecological balance. In the cellar, the motto is: "Less is more." The wines are fermented spontaneously exclusively with the estate's own yeasts, sulphur reduction is a priority, and the wines are given the time they need to mature.
