The origin of the name „Gottschelle” cannot be clearly determined, but it is assumed that it comes from the alpine regions, where a „Goetschen“ describes the pointed protrusion of a mountain crest.
Documentary registration: 1341„Gotschalich” (from the book of the market-town, Furth, near Göttweig, by Franz Resch, Furth 1985)
On gravel and weathered sediments are huge loess formations, which are highly favourable for the development of the Veltliner grape. An impressive sight is the Zellergraben, a sunken road that exposes the thickness of the loess formations. The Zellergraben also underscores the meaning of the theme "loess and wine".
The vines here are between 15 and 35 years old, and yield concentrated site wines with high storage potential. The grapes from these sites undergo spontaneous fermentation, and are matured in large wooden barrels. The Grüner Veltliner „Gottschelle“ is a region-typical wine with great character.
