Giefing
Giefing is a wine shop and small winery in Rust, Austria, where visitors can taste and purchase local wines. Located in a farmhouse over 500 years old, the space displays barrels and bottles along the walls, telling the story of craft behind each wine.
The founder Erich Giefing was originally a chef at the Backstube restaurant in Rust in the late 1980s. In the mid-1990s, he left cooking to pursue winemaking and create something lasting in his town.
The place is named after Erich Giefing, who founded it and remains devoted to local wine culture. Walking through, you see how wine connects the people of Rust to their daily rhythms and how they take pride in sharing their craft with visitors.
The location is easy to reach by walking through Rust, as it sits in the town center. Visitors should allow time to explore the selection and chat with staff about the wines and how they are made.
The founder came from a celebrated career as a chef and brought his understanding of flavor and craft into winemaking. This unusual bridge between gourmet cooking and local wine production makes the place's story personally rooted in the land.
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