March 24th: A Celebration of Austrian + German Women in Wine with Four Winemakers
At Vinonueva | 5145 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL, 33137 | 7:00 pm-8:30 pm
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In partnership with Skurnik Wines & Spirits and Domaine & Estates Artisanal Wines
This tasting brings together Hanna Glatzer, Caroline Diel, Theresa Breuer, and Katharina Alzinger—remarkable women shaping the wines of Austria and Germany, each offering a deeply personal perspective on their region, their vineyards, and their craft.
For this special walkthrough tasting, we are honored to welcome all four producers to the shop at the same time—an incredibly rare opportunity. Through their wines, we will explore the diversity of regions like the Wachau, Carnuntum, Nahe, and Rheingau, not through theory, but through the voices and experiences of the women behind them.
Each producer will present two wines, creating a dynamic and immersive master class!
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Hanna Glatzer – Weingut Glatzer (Carnuntum, Austria)
Photo credit: Hanna Glatzer
We begin our journey in Carnuntum, a historic wine region just east of Vienna, where Hanna Glatzer represents the next generation of Glatzer.
This is land once cultivated by the Romans, who recognized the region’s exceptional potential for viticulture over 2,000 years ago. Today, the Glatzer family farms over 50 hectares organically.
What makes Carnuntum special is its natural balance: warm influences from the Pannonian plain, cooling breezes from the Danube, and protection from surrounding forests. This creates wide day-to-night temperature swings.
Hanna works alongside her father, Walter Glatzer—regarded as a driving force in the region—and her brother Matthias, helping guide the estate into its next chapter. Despite producing around 250,000 bottles annually, the philosophy remains grounded: a commitment to quality, balance, and authenticity over scale.
The winemaking:
- Stainless steel fermentation to preserve purity
- Gentle extraction for elegance over power
- Aging in large casks and barrique for structure and complexity
- Extended lees contact for added depth, especially in the whites
While the estate produces both white and red wines, it is the reds—particularly Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch, and St. Laurent—that take center stage. Planted on gravel and loam soils across gently rolling hills, these varieties achieve depth, structure, and remarkable drinkability.
Katharina Alzinger – Weingut Alzinger (Wachau, Austria)
Photo Credit: Weingut Alzinger
Also in Austria, in the Wachau region, Katharina Alzinger represents the Alzinger family estate.
At Alzinger, the vineyards are defined by steep, terraced slopes supported by ancient dry-stone walls along the Danube. The estate is based in Unterloiben and farms parcels in two key vineyard sites:
- Loibenberg – a large, terraced hillside
- Steinertal – a smaller, cooler site with a distinct microclimate
Across these sites, plantings are carefully matched to soil and elevation: Riesling is grown on higher, rockier parcels, while Grüner Veltliner is planted on lower, loess-rich soils.
The modern chapter of the estate began when Leo Alzinger Jr. took over in 2002, after gaining experience abroad, including time with Hans Günter Schwarz at Müller-Catoir. Together with Katharina, who oversees the business, they continue a philosophy rooted in precision, restraint, and deep respect for site.
Work in the vineyards is entirely by hand due to the steep terrain, requiring significant labor and attention throughout the growing season. Farming emphasizes balance, biodiversity, and careful canopy management, with each vine treated individually.
The winemaking:
- The approach is ‘as little as possible, as much as necessary’
- Whole-cluster pressing with short maceration
- The juice is allowed to settle for 24 hours before fermentation
- Fermentation and aging are designed to preserve clarity and site expression
- Extended lees contact and aging in large, neutral casks
The Wachau itself plays a defining role. The Danube moderates temperatures, while the meeting of Pannonian and Atlantic influences creates a dynamic climate. Combined with a wide range of soils—including gneiss, loess, and river sediments—this results in wines that reflect the region's diversity.
At Alzinger, the focus remains on expressing this landscape with precision and transparency. The wines are shaped not by intervention, but by careful observation, patience, and a commitment to letting each vineyard speak clearly.
Caroline Diel – Schlossgut Diel (Nahe, Germany)
Photo credit: Schlossgut Diel
From Austria, we move into the heart of Germany’s Nahe, where Caroline Diel leads Diel, a historic, terroir-driven estate.
The estate dates back to 1802, when it was acquired by the Diel family from Baron Dalberg, who had notably protected it from confiscation during the Napoleonic era. Seven generations later, Caroline now guides the winery with a clear vision rooted in both tradition and intuition.
The Nahe is a geologically diverse region, offering a mosaic of soils within a compact area—slate, quartz, gravel, and loess—each contributing a distinct voice to the wines.
Caroline farms three of the estate’s esteemed vineyard holdings. These are steep, south-facing vineyard sites:
- Goldloch – clay over bedrock, known for producing deep, powerful wines
- Burgberg – clay soils with slate and gravel, producing elegant, age-worthy Rieslings
- Pittermännchen – slate, quartz, and gravel soils, known for racy wines with pronounced minerality
The winemaking:
- Low-intervation approach
- Organic practices in the vineyards, whenever possible
- Whole-cluster pressing or careful hand destemming to preserve purity
- Spontaneous fermentation in traditional casks and cement
- Minimal manipulation, allowing each vintage and vineyard to speak clearly
What makes Schlossgut Diel particularly compelling is Caroline’s commitment to expressing different levels of ripeness and classification, even within top sites—offering a layered understanding of both terroir and style.
Her philosophy is simple yet profound: there is no strict formula. Each decision is guided by instinct, experience, and a deep connection to the land.
The resulting wines—mineral-driven Rieslings, refined Pinot Noirs, and textured Pinot Blancs—are consistently precise, sophisticated, and balanced.
Theresa Breuer – Weingut Georg Breuer (Rheingau, Germany)
Photo credit: James Suckling
Continuing our journey through Germany, we arrive in the Rheingau, where Theresa Breuer carries forward Georg Breuer’s legacy.
Founded in 1880 and shaped over generations, the estate rose to international prominence under Theresa’s father, Bernhard Breuer, a visionary who helped redefine Rheingau by championing dry Riesling at a time when sweeter styles dominated.
Today, Theresa leads the estate with a clear sense of purpose—honoring that legacy while refining it through her own lens.
The vineyards are located on steep, slate-rich slopes overlooking the Rhine River:
- Berg Schlossberg, Berg Roseneck, and Berg Rottland in Rüdesheim
- Nonnenberg (a monopole site) in Rauenthal
Theresa’s philosophy centers on balance over metrics. Rather than chasing sugar levels, she focuses on physiological ripeness and aromatic expression, harvesting only when the fruit reaches its full potential. Botrytis is largely avoided, as the estate is dedicated primarily to dry wines.
The winemaking:
- Organic farming, certified by Fair’n Green
- Reduced yields to concentrate flavor and site expression
- Hand harvesting with strict selection
- Native fermentations (or pied de cuve when needed)
- Aging in large, neutral oak casks for purity and texture
The result is a portfolio dominated by Riesling, alongside small amounts of Pinot Noir and other varieties. The wines move through a clear hierarchy, from regional expressions to Grand Cru sites, each telling a more precise story of place.
What defines the wines of Georg Breuer is their clarity, elegance, and quiet intensity—never overworked, always deeply expressive.
For Theresa, wine is more than a product; it is part of culture, identity, and landscape. Her work reflects a deep respect for nature, a commitment to sustainability, and a belief that great wines should carry the unmistakable imprint of where they come from.
Check out the lineup for this tasting:
Glazter:
- Glatzer Blaufrankisch Carnuntum 2022
- Glatzer Pinot Noir Red Carnuntum 2021
Alzinger:
- Gruner Veltliner Federspiel Muhlpoint Loiben 2024
- Gruner Veltliner Smaragd Steinertal Loiben 2023
Diel:
- Riesling Trocken GG Dorsheimer Goldloch 2018
- Dorsheimer Pittermännchen Riesling Auslese 2012
Georg Breuer:
- Riesling Rudesheimer Berg Rottland 2022
- Riesling Estate Rauenthaler 2022