Sale of Dveri Pax wines in the Haus der Begegnung at Johann-Fux-Gasse 16 in Graz
Wine sales Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 18:00
From Monday to Friday from 10.00 to 18.00 we are at your disposal. We look forward to your visit to the Haus der Begegnung!
The over 800-year-old tradition of viticulture and wine production in north-east Slovenia is continued in the Dveri-Pax wine cellar. The vineyards of Admont Abbey are located in the regions of Maribor, Jeruzalem, Radgona and Kapela and cover a total area of 68 hectares. The preservation of nature and tradition is very important to them, but they also follow current developments in wine production with great interest. First-class wines with farm-gate prices: The award-winning white and red wines (e.g. Decanter World Wine Awards, AWC Vienna, etc.) from Dveri-Pax are a treasure in every wine cellar. Grown in carefully selected cellars, the regional varieties impress with their flavourful versatility and fruity freshness.
Our exceptional wines
The Dveri-Pax winery is located in the Drava Valley (Podravje), in Štajerska Slovenija (Styria). The vines grow in the best wine-growing areas in the region.
Our winery also took part in the 18th Decanter World Wine Awards in 2021. Over 15 days in June 2021, 170 wine experts, including 44 Masters of Wine and 11 Master Sommeliers, tasted and evaluated 18,094 wines from 56 countries and awarded 50 "Best in Show", 179 platinum, 635 gold, 5,607 silver and 8,332 bronze medals.
The Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) is the largest and most influential wine competition in the world. The DWWA are judged by the best wine experts from around the world and are internationally recognised for their rigorous judging procedures.
Our Dveri Pax winery has received the following awards:
Sauvignon 2020
Points: 89
Jury's tasting note: "Delicate floral bouquet with sage and mint. Creamy and elegant with steely pea pod flavours and a pleasant finish."
Furmint/Šipon Ilovci 2019
Points: 89
Jury's tasting note: "Floral bouquet with notes of peach and Granny Smith. Elegant, with ripe acidity, great structure and a long finish."
Modra frankinja/Blaufränkisch Rosé 2020
Points: 88
Jury's tasting note: "Strawberries, raspberries and cherries on the nose. Light and refreshing. Very pleasant and tastes like more."
Renski rizling/Riesling semi-sweet 2020
Points: 87
Jury's tasting note: "Strong floral and lavender aromas with bitter lemon and almond. Ripe and clean with excellent varietal character."
Furmint/Šipon 2019
Points: 86
Jury's tasting note: "Aromas of citrus, thyme and mint. Pronounced and promising with a lemon juice character. Simple and refreshing."
Dveri Pax also took part in the "Decanter WORLD WINE AWARDS" in 2020 and won again. Over 28 consecutive days in August 2020, 116 of the world's best wine experts, including 37 Masters of Wine and nine Master Sommeliers, blind tasted 16,518 wines from 56 countries under strict Covid safety guidelines. The jury awarded a total of 50 "Best in Show", 178 platinum, 537 gold, 5,234 silver and 7,508 bronze medals. The wines from Dveri Pax received the following awards:
DP Brut Šipon/Furmint 2016
Points: 96
Jury's tasting note: "An expressive furmint flavour with salinity, minerality, quince and baked apples. Tasty with an impressive mousse, loads of fresh apple juice and lemon flavours as well as wonderful energy and power."
Furmint/Šipon Ilovci 2016
Points: 90
Jury's tasting note: "Smoky on the palate with apricot and stone fruit character and nutty, spicy notes; ends with a savoury citrus finish."
Modri Pinot / Pinot Noir 2013
Points: 91
Jury's tasting note: "Beautiful forest floor and spicy cherry flavours with a hint of vegetal notes. Complex, ripe on the palate with silky tannins and good volume."
DP Brut classic 2013
Points: 89
Jury's tasting note: "Poached pear and apple aromas lead to a ripe, concentrated flavour on the palate with plenty of citrus freshness."
DP Brut Rosé 2017
Points: 88
Jury's tasting note: "Very drinkable with charming fresh red fruits, a hint of rhubarb and a floral character."
Benedict White 2018
Points: 87
Jury's tasting note: "Light character with flavours of green apples and pears until the end; good acidity and freshness."
Sivi Pinot/Pinot Gris/Grauburgunder 2019
Points: 88
Jury's tasting note: "A great example of a variety with attractive pear and peach aromas and a ripe citrus fruit flavour."
Modra Frankija/Blaufränkisch 2012
Points: 89
Jury's tasting note: "Signs of maturity and complexity with notes of sweet plum jam and balsamic vinegar from the oak."
Modra Frankija/Blaufränkisch Rosé 2019
Points: 88
Jury's tasting note: "Charming with cherry-raspberry-yoghurt aromas, very fresh and lemony on the palate with a refreshing acidity."
Furmint/Šipon 2019
Points: 86
Jury's tasting note: "Bright citrus and apple flavours lead to a light, fresh and concentrated pleasure on the palate."
Sauvignon blanc 2019
Points: 88
Jury's tasting note: "A character of lemon oil with a hint of passion fruit and citrus zest and a broad texture."
Laški rizling/Welschriesling 2019
Points: 85
Jury's tasting note: "A simple white wine with an apple bouquet and a very concentrated finish."
Traminec/Traminer 2019
Points: 84
Jury's tasting note: "Varietal characteristics of lychee and rose petals with a slender body."
Benedict Red 2012
Points: 85
Jury's tasting note: "Character of juicy red cherries and raspberries with a hint of smoke."
For festive hours: Brut Furmint/Sipon
The Brut Furmint/Sipon: The suitability of this grape variety for sparkling wine becomes clear from the very first sip: dry with a stringent and wonderfully ripe acidity - clear and precise. The 18 months on the lees ensure a wonderful interplay of flavours. This shimmering golden-yellow sparkling wine delights the nose with delicate hints of butter and fine yeast. There are also discreet notes of apples and pears - a characteristic of this aromatic grape variety.
Food recommendation: Goes well with starters, smoked trout or smoked salmon, seafood and sushi. A wonderful aperitif and the ultimate festive sparkling wine.
The "Brut Furmint/Sipon" and many other wines from our Dveri Pax winery are available at the wine shop in the Haus der Begegnung.
A line of sparkling, fresh and characteristic wines: The Benedict line
Furmint/Šipon, Welschriesling/Laški rizling, Sauvignon, Riesling/Renski rizling, Traminer/Traminec, Grauburgunder/Sivi pinot, Gelber Muskateller/Rumeni muškat, Blauburgunder/Modri pinot - Rose. White cuvée: Benedict White. Red cuvée: Benedict red. The wines of the Benedict line are dry with dominant primary aromas and recognisable varietal characteristics. Their marvellous lightness makes them extremely drinkable.
Wines from selected vineyards: The Admund line
Furmint Ilovci/Šipon Ilovci, Sauvignon Vajgen, Chardonnay Vajgen, Blaufränkisch/Modra frankinja, Blauburgunder/Modri pinot, Riesling "M"/Renski rizling "M", Chardonnay "V", Sauvignon "V", Grauburgunder "R"/Sivi pinot "R". These wines express the enormous potential of our vineyards. Valuable grape varieties, selected sites, prolonged maturation, clear colour, intensity of character and fullness of flavour are the common attributes of wines from the Admund line.
Sparkling wines and wines of special quality
Following the successful launch of the Urban sparkling wine, we have added the DP Brut and Furmint/Šipon sparkling wines to our range. We have also recently added a rose sparkling wine, which has quickly found a following. Our sparkling wines are produced with love and passion. Among the Prädikat wines, you will also find semi-dry wines, a Beerenauslese and a Furmint wine with a hay flavour.
The history
The nobleman Rudolf Wittenswald bequeathed the Jahringhof estate to the church between 1130 and 1135 - out of gratitude. Salzburg Bishop Konrad I granted the entire estate to the Styrian Benedictine monastery of Admont. The estate grew over the centuries through acquisitions and donations. The monastery also cultivated vineyards in the region around Eisenthür (Železne dveri) and Kapela. As early as 1300, Abbot Engelbert bought a vineyard in the Železne dveri region from a villager named Lubet Valba from Radgona. The Benedictines cultivated wine on all their lands, which was brought to Austria in carts by the subordinate farmers from Admont. Written sources prove that the monastery vineyards were cultivated in an exemplary manner and the wine was expertly pressed. The monks gave the stewards written instructions on how the subordinate farmers or tenants should cultivate the vineyard. These instructions ("Instructiones"), which comprised 43 points, were given to the steward of Jahringhof by Abbot Anselm Lierzer in 1712: "As the vineyards are of particular importance to us, we instruct the workers to show the greatest enthusiasm, loyalty and diligence in the fulfilment of their tasks, so that every job is done at the right time and appropriately. The first pruning and chopping must be carried out in his presence, with special care and patience. These two things should not be done too late, as this could cause serious damage to the crops. Nor should the vines be tied up too early or in wet weather."
