01/04/2026
Reposted: Introducing INGRID GROISS of the Weinviertel, Niederösterreich
Ingrid Groiss comes from a long line of Austrian winemakers, whose family wine history dates at least as far back as a 200 year-old cellar on the property. From a young age, Ingrid dreamed of following in her parent’s footsteps, both winemakers in their native Weinviertel.
After a period in Berlin and later in Vienna where Ingrid studied winemaking at Universität für Bodenkultur, she returned home with the aim of becoming a winemaker in her own right. The first vineyard she inherited was from her grandmother, and following a successful first vintage, Ingrid also took over her parent’s vineyards and cellar.
Today, the estate operates as a true small family business with Ingrid at the helm, her father helping with tractor work, and her mother assisting in the vineyards. The family oversees 20 hectares (49.4 acres) of organic vineyards, focusing on pure expressions of the soil, terroir, climate, and grape varieties native to Austria.
For centuries, the Groiss family has grown grapes in Austria’s largest winegrowing region, Niederösterreich (Lower Austria), and more specifically in the northern subregion of Weinviertel. This area, known for its diverse terroirs and proximity to the Danube River, produces excellent white wines from indigenous varieties, chiefly among them, Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, and Gemischter Satz (a traditional field blend). The warm, sunny summer and autumn days matched with cool nights preserve the freshness, vibrancy, and lively acidity of the wines while simultaneously resulting in body, opulence, and concentration. Commonly referred to as ‘loess land’, Weinviertel is marked by loess soil, which covers older layers of rock and is adept at storing water and nutrients. These fertile soils are also dotted with deposits of gravel, sand, and clay.
Inheriting vineyards from both her mother’s and father’s families, Ingrid Groiss takes advantage of two geologically different vineyard areas in Weinviertel: Breitenwaida and Fahndorf/Ziersdorf.
Be sure to try the Groiss Grüner Veltliner Weinviertal ‘24, the Groiss Riesling Braitenpeuchtorff ‘23, and the Groiss Gem
