Fred Loimer has built his name on a deep understanding of place and a willingness to question convention. Based in Langenlois in Austria’s Kamptal, the family winery works primarily with Grüner Veltliner and Riesling, producing wines that reflect the region’s distinctive combination of vineyards, soils and cool climate.
The historic centre of the estate lies beneath Langenlois, where traditional underground cellars contrast with the striking black winery built above them. That meeting of old and new is characteristic of Loimer: respect for what came before, without being bound by it.
Fred was also an early advocate for biodynamic viticulture in Austria. The vineyards are farmed with a focus on biodiversity, healthy soils and creating a balanced ecosystem rather than simply cultivating grapes. In the cellar, the same philosophy translates into thoughtful, low-intervention winemaking that allows the vineyard and vintage to remain at the forefront.
Today, Loimer is regarded as one of the defining producers of modern Austrian wine, with vineyards across Kamptal and an approach that combines precision with experimentation. From the great Riesling sites around Langenlois to Grüner Veltliner and traditional-method sparkling wines, the common thread is a clear expression of origin and Fred Loimer’s constant curiosity about how that origin can best be expressed.
