Letting nature have the first and last word. This has been the guiding principle at Hof Gandberg, the winery of Thomas Niedermayr, for more than three decades. In 1991, the estate switched to organic farming, and shortly after, the focus on Piwis (fungus-resistant grape varieties) began, never to stop. Few other wineries have been as consistent in their commitment to these resistant varieties, and none has showcased their often excellent qualities as impressively as Niedermayr.
This is best demonstrated by his Bronner. Grown in a deeply biodiverse environment, it thrives in two distinct vineyards: one located on a calcareous vineyard on Eppaner Berg, and the other on a gneiss-based steep slope at the foot of the Texel Group. Both terrains shape the wine, which Thomas translates with precision into the bottle. To capture the specific characteristics of his terroir and grape material, Thomas vinifies with minimal intervention, maintaining the highest artisanal standards.
Style & Aromas: Alpine herbs, hay, and ripe pome fruits. Smooth, soft texture. Cool, core influenced by the cold climate of the Eislöcher. Substantial. Dense and tightly woven. Salty and mineral. Flows calmly and lengthily over the palate.
Data Sheet
Vineyard: Eppan Berg, near the Eislöcher, clay-rich, calcareous, deep soil with white dolomite rock. PLUS Algund, steep slope at the foot of the Texel Group, grey-glittering gneiss-schist, barren, sandy, shallow soil.
Harvest: By hand
Grape Variety: Bronner
Fermentation: Spontaneous | Wild yeasts, in stainless steel tanks
Aging: 4 months in stainless steel on the full lees. 4 months on fine lees in neutral wood, then another 4 months in stainless steel.
Filtration: None
SO₂: < 50 mg/l
Alcohol Content: 13.5% vol
Closure: Screw cap
Drinking Temperature: 10-12°C
Optimal Drinking Window: From now – 2026
Volume and Price per Liter: 0.75 l (€37.20/l)
Philosophy: All winemakers listed by Vinonudo work with compost, organic fertilizers, and natural preparations in their vineyards, avoiding the use of herbicides, pesticides, and synthetic fertilizers.
