Few winemaking families have demonstrated as impressively as the Wells how to successfully steer a small family winery into the future without abandoning tradition and reverence for the precious terroir they cultivate. Since taking over from their parents and grandparents, they have carefully expanded the estate, following a philosophy mainly based on allowing the land of mica schist, granite gneiss, barren limestone and clay to shape their wines. Organic farming (certification completed) and a clear commitment to minimal intervention in the cellar are fundamental elements of the Wellanschitz wines. The vineyards are located in the foothills of the Alps, in the Ödenburg Mountains, on the border with Hungary. The high altitude vineyards (up to 480 metres above sea level) are a unique feature of Mittelburgenland and enable the production of complex wines.
The Wellanschitz family's extensive range of Blaufränkisch wines showcase the differences between the individual sites in Mittelburgenland and make a valuable contribution to the preservation of the region's Blaufränkisch tradition. The Wellanschitz estate is known for its single vineyard Blaufränkisch from Hochberg, Sonnensteig, Hussi and Alter Weingebirge, as well as the Blaufränkisch Well Alte Reben from the family's oldest vineyard. The Rüsselgrund site guarantees perfectly ripe Cabernet Sauvignon, and the Fraternitas cuvée illustrates the collaboration between the Wellanschitz brothers, Stefan Paul and Georg.
