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Leo Hillinger is a visionary entrepreneur and winemaker whose passion for viticulture has brought him international recognition. His winery, which today covers an impressive 100 hectares of vineyards, is known not only in Austria, but worldwide for its excellent wines. These wines find their way to over 20 countries around the world, underlining the global presence and popularity of the Hillinger brand. Hillinger’s focus on sustainable cultivation practices and organic production plays a key role in the exceptional quality and purity of its wines.
After years of training in Europe and California, Hillinger bought 12 hectares of vineyards, laying the foundations for his successful winery in Jois, which opened in 2004. The company expanded to include several wine stores and bars throughout Austria and a long-standing business relationship with the Constantia Glen winery in South Africa. In 2012, Hillinger was named “Entrepreneur of The Year” by Ernst & Young, underlining his outstanding role in the wine industry.
Hillinger Hill1 is an exquisite cuvee composed of the noble grape varieties Merlot, Blaufraenkisch and Zweigelt. The wine is matured dry for 24 months in new French oak. It is then aged for 3 to 5 years in barriques, both in new and used barrels, to fully develop its complex character. It has an impressive ageing potential of at least 10 years and is sealed with a natural cork.
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