Harald Zierer

Thermenregion specialist in Zierfandler and Rotgipfler, Austria's thermal whites.

Harald Zierer works in the Thermenregion, Austria's warmest wine zone, where two indigenous white varieties dominate: Zierfandler and Rotgipfler. These grapes thrive in the region's thermal springs and mineral-rich soils, developing distinctive character—Zierfandler tends toward stone fruit and spice, while Rotgipfler offers body and complexity. The winery's top expressions include the Gumpoldskirchen Zierfandler TBA, a botrytis-affected dessert wine of concentrated depth, and the Gumpoldskirchen Grande Reserve Rotgipfler, which showcases the variety's structural potential. The Sonnenberg Zierfandler Rotgipfler blends both grapes, capturing the region's signature style. These wines have been assessed by Falstaff and Wine Advocate, reflecting the winery's position within Austria's serious white wine landscape.