A common term for vineyards or sites in the German-speaking world. The name is derived from "ausspiegeln" (to level). This means that the land was specially prepared for viticulture and better cultivation. A second interpretation is "that the sun is reflected in the Riede" and thus has a particularly good orientation or sun exposure (exposition). And in a third version, the name derives from the Old High German "spekulare" - meaning "good/wide view". In Austria, there are at least five vineyards/sites with this designation.
Gedersdorf - Kremstal (Lower Austria)
The soils of this vineyard, also called "Spiegeln", consist of loam with a slight lime content. The white wine varieties Grüner Veltliner, Chardonnay and Riesling as well as Merlot are cultivated here. The Berger Erich, Eder Martin and Müllner Johann wineries, for example, have shares in the vineyard.
This southwest-facing hillside vineyard on the slopes of the Parndorfer Platte has very warm sandy loam soils with limestone components. It is one of the oldest and best in the village. Strictly speaking, the vineyard is called Spiegelluß (the Luß stands for "property distributed by lot"), but is colloquially called Spiegel. The small vineyard covers only six hectares of vineyards and is nestled between the Salzberg and Gabarinza vineyards. Here, mainly the Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch and Merlot varieties are cultivated, as well as St. Laurent, Pinot Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc. Shares in the vineyard are held, for example, by the wineries Achs Paul, Nittnaus Anita & Hans, Gsellmann Andreas and Preisinger Georg.
Grafenwörth-Feuersbrunn - Wagram (Lower Austria)
The soils consist of deep loess. The white wine varieties Riesling, Grüner Veltliner and Pinot Blanc are mainly grown here. The Bauer Josef and Polsterer Andreas wineries, for example, have shares.
This small southeast-facing vineyard covers only 3.5 hectares. It lies at an altitude of 260 to 320 metres above sea level. The soil consists of weathered limestone and gravel with a sandy loam layer. The white wine varieties Zierfandler, Grüner Veltliner, Riesling and Pinot Blanc are cultivated here. The Dungel Reinhard and Johanneshof Reinisch wineries, for example, have shares in the vineyard.
The south-facing vineyard consists of a humus layer up to 80 centimetres deep on loess and calcareous slate. Here, mainly Grüner Veltliner, but also red wine varieties such as Zweigelt and Blauburgunder are cultivated. Shares are held, for example, by the wineries Bründlmayer Willi, Cobaneshof Schneider, Grillmaier, Hiedler Ludwig, Jurtschitsch, Loimer Fred, Mantlerhof, Rabl Rudolf, Sax Rudolf and Steininger Karl.
Gols: Andreas Gsellmann
Langenlois: Robert Herbst
Gumpoldskirchen: Gustav Krug
