Christian Tschida

Whilst his father promoted chemical-free viticulture through the organisation he founded, Christian Tschida began to make his own wines, in his own style with the least intervention possible in the cellar. One of his techniques includes keeping many of his wines in contact with oxygen whilst in the barrel (some for up to 5 years) and he is also known for using a special vertical press that he lightly squeezes the grapes to extract what Christian Tschida says is only the best juice… and he then returns the remaining juice and grape must back into the vines to promote the health of the vineyard.

Christian mainly farms in the esteemed Leithaberg regon to the north-west of Burgenland’s Lake Neusiedl.

These excellent plots in the famed Leithaberg region, on the opposite side of the lake to his winery in Illmitz are closer to Neusiedl, Rust & Oggau. Here, limestone and slate provide excellent touches of minerality to wines and is one of the oldest known winegrowing sites in the world, actually, with some evidence pointing to vines being grown here from the 8th century BC!

On a site visit to visit Christian Tschida (documentary now live!) Christian explained and showcased how on one of his favourite parcels, there is a forest at the top, and this brings in a cool wind flowing down towards the lake Neusiedel. From a geological point of view, the parcel was very interesting as there was limestone at the bottom, quartz in the middle and schist soil at the top. One walk up provided a rather unique change of rocks, changing every few minutes!

How do the wines of Christian Tschida taste?

Tschida wines often have a strong sense of place, reflecting the Terroir of Burgenland, Austria but to a high level with finesse and minerality being key elements to the wines. With no addition of sulphites, Tschida wines are usually vibrant and energetic on the palate, and also have excellent ability to age

What is the cheapest Christian Tschida wine to buy?

The fine natural wines of Christian Tschida are priced at a premium level, as they are premium wines. The most affordable wines from Christian Tschida are the Himmel Auf Erden range, and are as such considered the entry level into the world of Tschida.

Can I age Christian Tschida wines?

Yes! With the excellent acidity, strucuture and balance, the wines of Christian Tschida will benefit from aging, and some can go for 15-20 years still showcasing their freshness.

What is special about the Tschida Brutal?

The popular Brutal! Wine from Christian Tschida is a Pinot Noir grown at the top of a parcel, next to a forest whose cool winds keep the grapes acidity perfect. There is an actual element of a forest flavour in the Brutal wine from Tschida, similar to some Burgundy Pinot Noirs. Production is limited, so it is a rarer wine from Tschida

What are the most popular Christian Tschida wines?

Popular Christian Tschida wines include Non-Tradition Weiss, Brutal!, Himmel Auf Erden, Kapital 1, Stockkultur, Birdscape Pink, Felsen and AEIOU.