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Rotgipfler und Zierfandler are of excellent quality, they have established Gumpoldskirchen`s reputation. Other popular species are: Burgunder, Neuburger, Rheinriesling, Welschriesling and Traminer. All these are white wines, but red wines St. Laurent and Blue Portuguese are also choice ones.
Wine village Gumpoldskirchen, about 20 km (12.5 miles) south of Vienna in the thermal springs region with its favourable climate, is first mentioned in a document of 1140, but it is far older that than. Numerous finds give evidence of settlements her in prehistoric times.
The enchanting centre with is Renaissance-Höfe (buildings) and the arcaded Town Hall chiefly date from the 16th century. The Gothic Parish Church St.Michael`s is cared for by the Teutonic Order. It has a worthy counterpart in St.John`s Chapel of Thallern.
There is always season in wine-growing Gumpoldskirchen. Green bushes invite you the "Heurigen" (wine taverns) throughout the year, and, moreover, there are two big wine festivals twice a year; in Neustiftgasse in June, and in Wienerstraße in August. Here "Spitzenweine" (best table wines) can be sampled, and old and new friends of the world-famous "Gumpoldskirchner"(wine) come together.
Gumpoldskirchen also ofters its guests a comprehensive programme of culture (exhibitions and concerts).
The wine of Gumpoldskirchen is justly praised as king of wines and wine of kings. Soil condition, climate and the sites of the vineyards have established its fame. Hard work, know-how, and experience of the vintagers have made its majesty. Taste yourself: you will soon find out your favourite: Zierfandler,(Spätrot), Rotgipfler, Welschriesling, Rheinriesling, Neuburger, Weißer Burgunder and the red wines Blauer Burgunder and Blauer Portugieser, and quite a few other delights are ready for sampling.
