World of sparkling wine
Visit the Sparkling Wine Trail
In the former monastery cellar in Poysdorf’s cellar lanes, discover the Sparkling Wine Trail with fascinating insights into the world of sparkling wine. Learn interesting facts, myths and truths about how sparkling wine is made.
Free admission (self-guided, without tour)
Opening hours:
Every Saturday (April to October), 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Guided Tour of the Sparkling Wine World
During a guided tour of the Sparkling Wine World Poysdorf, you will explore the Sparkling Wine Trail with its unique barrel-head gallery across three levels. Admire the sparkling wine cooler and glass gallery – including the largest sparkling wine glass in the world – as well as the sculpture garden.
Includes sabrage, riddling of sparkling wine bottles, and a wine & sparkling wine tasting.
Duration: 2 hours
Price: €15.00 per person
Booking: Available anytime with advance reservation for groups of 6 or more (or minimum flat rate)
Sparkling Wine Experience
The compact option for those who prefer a short yet intense experience. Guided tour of the Sparkling Wine Trail with barrel-head gallery, including sabrage, riddling, and wine & sparkling wine tasting.
Duration: 1 hour
Price: €14.00 per person
Booking: By advance reservation for groups of 6 or more (or minimum flat rate)
Poysdorf sparkles!
The production of sparkling wine as a suitable addition to the excellent wines has turned into an important economic factor for the wine town. The proof is a rich selection of sparkling wines from local producer offered at the Wine Market.
Did you know that the Champagne and Poysdorf are both situated at the same latitude?
The connection Riegelhofer – Schlumberger
The Riegelhofer estate is dedicated in a very special way to the delicate and elaborate production of sparkling wine. The Riegelhofer family operates the ‘Sektwelt’ (world of sparkling wine) at the former monastery cellar, together with Schlumberger, the renowned Austrian sparkling wine specialist. This scintillating showroom of local champagne makes Poysdorf the Austrian capital of sparkling wine.
The tour includes a visit of the sparkling wine exhibition with a guided tour through the gallery of champagne coolers and incl. sparkling wine tasting
Bookings for group from 6 persons upon appointment with Max Riegelhofer at +43 (0) 664/2860632 or gertrude@riegelhofer.at.