Guide to Karakterre 13
Side Events
TUESDAY, 21 MAY 2024
OPS Brooklyn x Christian Tschida
TIME: 1100-1500
LOCATION: among the vines, where else?
DETAILS: Austria’s Christian Tschida joins hands with New York’s leading pie establishment for a morning of comfy pizza goodness.
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Koppitsch Cruise
TIME: First cruise at 1100, second cruise at 1630
LOCATION: Alex & Maria Koppitsch, Eisenstaedterstrasse 81, A-7100 Neusiedl am See, Austria
DETAILS: EXPLORE Koppitsch-Philosophy by tasting straight from the barrels in the cellar. Afterwards, board a trailer to visit the vineyards and taste each wine at its origin, on the soil where it grew. Finish with a joint meal together, straight at the lakefront.
Book with Maria Koppitsch at hello@koppitsch.wine.
Go Frukt Yourself: Claus P & Fruktstereo Welcome Friends That Ferment
TIME: 1400-1700
LOCATION: “North Pole”, Goldbergstraße 60, 7122 Gols
DETAILS: Beverages other than 100% grapes. 3 Fonteinen, Andert Brothers, Claus Preisinger, Julie-Ann Hoch, Supercattivo, Rocket Brewing, Vinarija Mulatsak, Wachstum König & Fruktstereo + a special guest.
Dive into the giant ocean of fermentations beyond grapes (so-called wine in the world).
Where the unexpected is expected and vice versa.
Anti anti anti wine club.
Just show up.
Get Fried in Weinviertel
TIME: 1500 - 2300
LOCATION: SCHÖDL Family, Akazienweg 8, 2225 Loidenstahl
DETAILS:
1.) Discover the sparkle of Weinviertel
2.) Tasting natural Weinviertel + special friends & Weinviertel snack attacks
3.) Vineyard Safari Tours: Explore the rolling hills & biodiversity of Weinviertel
4.) Talk & Taste: Commented tasting with top sommeliers about: "Weinviertel (Grand) Crus - defined by lobbying and law? What’s the definition of a great terroir wine?“
5.) Enjoy hard: Get your traditional Viennese Schnitzel and more deep-fried specialities from Austria made by frying chef Georg Kruder (zum Grünen Baum), cause we fry for your smile :) - highly recommended: shake your bones after/during dinner to some live music & good wine.
Hosts: Michael Gindl, Schödl Family, Carmen & Herbert Zillinger, Johannes Zillinger
Weinviertel: Fidesser, Katharina Gessl, Katherine Gundolf, Martin Obenaus, Elisabeth Rücker, Schrammel 2.0, Leo Uibel, Quantum
Friends: István Bencze, Kolfok, Rennersistas, Lukas Strobl, Franz Weninger
We take care: Shuttle bus from 2.30pm - 11pm form Dürnkrut train station (easy access from Vienna, 40 min ride)
Stay with us: If you need a place to stay, write us via what’s app +436644114799
We kindly ask you to RSVP: visitweinviertel@gmail.com.
Kollektiv Peternell takes over R&Bar!
TIME: 1600 - END
LOCATION: R&Bar, Lindengasse 1, 1070 Wien, Austria
DETAILS: Dave, Simon and Paul will be pouring big bottles and a selection of wines starting from their first vintage in 2019. Plates inspired by their experience working around the world. Popping bottles til late! Reservations by phone on +43 676 83858696 or by mail at rundbar@weinskandal.at.
Hungarian Wines meet Vienna Vibes
TIME: 1600 - END
LOCATION: Freyja shop, Alser strasse 17, 1080 Wien, Austria
DETAILS: Freshly opened bakery Freyja will host Hungarian natural winemakers Hummel, Kolonia 52 & Kristinus. Get in touch with Kornel to attend by emailing him.
Piefke-Pizza-Party
TIME: 1700 - END
LOCATION: nineOfive Vienna, Mühlgasse 20/Tür 1, 1040 Wien, Austria
DETAILS: Pizza and the wines of Dominik Held, Georg Lingenfelder, Chris Barth, Hofgut Dahlem and Niklas Rückrich
WEDNESDAY, 22 MAY 2024
Breakfast of Biodynamics with Gut Oggau & Friends
TIME: 0900-1100
LOCATION: among the vines, where else?
DETAILS: Gut Oggau hosts friends & colleagues - Heinrich, Meinklang and Renneristas - for a breakfast discussion on all things biodynamics.
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KARAKTERRE 13: Day 1
TIME: 1130-1800
LOCATION: Orangery Palace Park Eisenstadt, Im Schlosspark, 7000 Eisenstadt
DETAILS: Please see our grower list here and plan your trip here.
Halftime party at Selektion Vinothek Burgenland
TIME: 1800-midnight
LOCATION: Selektion Vinothek Burgenland; vis-à-vis Esterházy Palace in Eisenstadt
DETAILS: Good wines, good vibes, good view
Littlewine x Karakterre Talks: Day 1
TIME: 1400-1630
LOCATION: Balcony at Karakterre
DETAILS: Littlewine, the world’s leading winemaker-led platform, and their guests are hosting a series of talks that explore the boundaries of winegrowing and winemaking.
22.05, 14:00 | ‘The Craft of Eau de Vie:’ Aleks Zecevic will be delving into the art, the cost and the complexity of producing a craft eau de vie, and how to make it economically viable, joined by Capreolus Distil, Destillerie Kolonko and Volos Natura.
22.05, 15.30 | 'Competition <> Collaboration:' Wachstum König, Nittnaus and Kristinus Wine Estate will be delving into how winemakers can come together to promote regions, exchange know-how from vineyard to cellar, and face challenges together. Moderated by Christina Rasmussen
Reserve your seat by filling out this Littlewine x Karakterre Talks form.
Back of the Van at Karakterre
TIME: 1800-2000
LOCATION: Next to Esterhazy Selektion Vinothek, Esterhazypl. 4, 7000 Eisenstadt
DETAILS: A group of winegrower friends pouring with Jas Swan of the Back of the Van project!
Alma x Markus Altenburger
TIME: 1900-END
LOCATION: Markus Altenburger, Untere Hauptstraße 62, Strobelweg 70, 7093 Jois
DETAILS: Austria’s Markus Altenburger hosts Prague’s leading modern restaurant for a unique night of dining among his barrels that hold not only Blaufraenkisch!
Space is limited, so get all the information here and book via halloservusgriasdi@markusaltenburger.com.
Note: dorect trains between Eisenstadt and Jois run every hour until 11:00 p.m. Winery to train station is a 7 minute walk.
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Kødbyens Fiskebar x Gut Oggau
TIME: 1900-END
LOCATION: Gut Oggau, Hauptstraße 31, 7063 Oggau
DETAILS: Austria’s Gut Oggau hosts one of Copenhagen restaurant institutions. Book while there’s still space via heuriger@gutoggau.com.
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THURSDAY, 23 MAY 2024
KARAKTERRE 13: Day 2
TIME: 1130-1800
LOCATION: Orangery Palace Park Eisenstadt, Im Schlosspark, 7000 Eisenstadt
DETAILS: please see our grower list here and plan your trip here.
Littlewine x Karakterre Talks: Day 2
TIME: 1400-1500
LOCATION: Balcony at Karakterre
DETAILS: Littlewine, the world’s leading winemaker-led platform, and their guests are hosting a series of talks that explore the boundaries of winegrowing and winemaking.
23.05, 14.00: 'Cost & Culture:' Dr. Jamie Goode, Mackenzie Hoffman and Michael Gross of Vino Gross will be examining the practicalities of organic farming and low-intervention winemaking, its cost implications, and educating the consumer. Moderated by Christina Rasmussen
Reserve your seat by filling out this Littlewine x Karakterre Talks form.
NeuNeusiedler Karakterre Afterparty
TIME: 1700-END
LOCATION: NeuNeusiedler, Untere Hauptstraße 6 7100 Neusiedl am See
DETAILS: Lots of wine and burgers to close things off! Just show up for one big Austrian wine party.
Wick’s Fine Wine Karakterre Afterparty
TIME: 1700-END
LOCATION: Henrici, Esterhazypl. 5, 7000 Eisenstadt, Austria
DETAILS: Live music by Jakob Nöhrer & Sebastian Muralter. Wines and drinks from Super Cattivo, Wachstum König, Sepp & Maria Muster, Hartmut Aubell, Roland Tauss, Karl & Eva Schnabel, Franz Strohmeier, Michi Lorenz, Markus Altenburger, Jakob Schönberger, Christian Tschida, Leo Uibel & International Wineries
FRIDAY, 24 MAY 2024
Treasures of the Danube with winegrowers, Wilden Herbals and Milan Gataric’s F.E.A.S.T. (Professionals only event)
TIME: 0900-1700
DETAILS: A half a day winegrower trip to the regions of Wachau and Kremstal along the iconic Danube river, with a contadino plus lunch by Milan Gataric of Restaurant Lux in Rotterdam and teas by Wilden Herbals.
vineyard breakfast in Dürnstein: Scrambled Eggs from own chicken, ham with fresh horseradish, Wachauer Laberl, apple pie or Marillenkuchen. Wilden Herbals tea or coffee.
four groups: Erich Machherndl, Christoph Hoch, Julie-Ann Hoch (PureJoy Botanicals) & Wabi Sabi (where one also hangs out with goats)
Lunch at Schloss Hollenburg with meat supplied by winemaker & deer hunter Martin Obenaus & Schwäbisch Hällische pork breeder Johannes Trapl.
Milan’s menu:
cig koefte
raw deer, strawberries and shallot salad
bakerman’s burek
spinach & feta pita
pork&deer adana kebab on onions and flat bread
green salad mustard vinaigrette
baklava
rice pudding, rhubarb
Shuttle service from Vienna and back will be organised at 09:00. Full information on the pick up location will be provided upon reservation. Space is limited. If you’re a professional, don’t hesitate and get in touch with Franz Hofstätter for a reservation on toa@live.at.
Vienna’s Community x Karakterre 13 Project
TIME: 1200-END
DETAILS: Karakterre partners with Vienna’s finest bistros for a five-stop zigzag of food and wine stations. Five locations. Up to ten Austrian growers at each location. The city is yours to explore!
LOCATIONS:
Café Prückel: This old Viennese classic, dating back to 1903, will host Pannobile wineries, which are far from being classic! Join the avantgarde Achs-Beck-Gsellmann- Heinrich-Leitner-Nittnaus- Pittnauer-Preisinger-Renner from a civilised 1700 to 2200.
Das Goldstück: The new kid on the block with a London connection is off to a hot start with their 'Friends in Wine' event. Hosting Markus Altenburger, Sepp & Maria Muster, Franz Strohmeier, Roland Tauss, Andreas Tscheppe, Christian Tschida, Wachstum König, Michael Wenzel & Werlitsch as well as their international friends Selvadolce & Timothée Stroebel. Not bad for their first ever event in Vienna! From 1500 to 1800 — Professionals Only / From 1800 to 2100 — Open to Public
(RSVP via HERE)
Meinklang Hofladen: Meinklang’s Vienna outpost is not just the best breakfast&brunch place in the city, it’s also home to one of the craziest parties they hosted during Karakterre in 2022. They’re doing it again! From 1600 to END.
R&Bar:THE FUTURE IS THEIRS!
It’s R&Bar aka the Le Cercle Rouge of Vienna. And you know what that means, right?! Before the party starts, a handful of the most exciting young projects on the German-speaking scene give an insight into their work. Taste from 1200 to 1700. Joining are: Domaine Error, Catherina Stabentheiner, Elias Muster, Florian Herzog, Boris Kovacic, Péter Nagyváradi, Alex Leitner, Stefan Fuchs-Steinklammer, Pauline Baumberger, Jonas Brand & Domi Held!
Vinifair: One more round of Vinifair by Vinifero, the 2024 winner of Falstaff’s Winehaendler of natural wines in Austria award. The picturesque Karmeliterplatz will host a lovely set of Austrian (Hopibauer, Meinklang, Weinbau Sackl, Quantum, Eva and Karl Schnabel, Ploder-Reosenberg, Josef Totter and Herrenhof-Lamprecht) but also international (forza Italia!) growers. From 1200 to 2000. Get your tickets here.
SATURDAY, 25 MAY 2024
The Holistic Approach: Meinklang’s First 24h Holistic Event
TIME: 25 May at 09:30 - 26 May at 09:00
LOCATION: Meinklang Farm, Pamhagen, and fields surrounding it
DETAILS: Meinklang’s first 24 hour holistic event will be a celebration of biodynamic farming, nature and wine. The aim of the event is to connect people in the nature of the Pannonian steppe. It’s a casual mix of workshops, shared meals and an experience of a camping adventure. For details, please see Meinklang IG page and contact office@meinklang.at.
KIKKO BĀ by Mochi x Christian Tschida & Fruktstereo: Swedish Izakaya Avantgarde!
TIME: 1900-END
LOCATION: Kikko Bā, Schleifmühlgasse 8, 1040 Wien
DETAILS: The title is self explanatory. What is also self explanatory is that this event will not repeat ever again so you better get your spot asap. This is a 100% reserve with mochi.at!
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NOTE: this is a listing we are providing to make your way through karakterre side events easier. please note that the events are organised by each venue and winegrower/importer/bistro in collaboration. for more details, please get in direct touch with them.