Ansitz Dolomytos Sacker

Captivating winery on the sun-kissed Renon plateau – inspired by biodynamics

Ansitz Dolomytos Sacker is an extraordinary wine estate inspired by biodynamic principles, located on the Renon plateau (South Tyrol) at around 500 meters above sea level. The sun-drenched, weathered porphyry and schist soils give the wines their distinctive minerality and expressive character.

Founded between 1998 and 2009 by Greek mythology professor and agronomist Rainer Zierock, the estate is based on Rudolf Steiner’s Five Elements philosophy. The pentagonal layout and the motto “Panta Rhei” (“everything flows”) shape the philosophy, architecture, and winemaking alike. After Zierock’s passing in 2009, the winery was taken over in 2013 by oenologist Norbert Marginter, who continues the production and manages the valuable cellar with vintages dating back to 2000.

Typical of Ansitz Dolomytos Sacker are natural vinification, spontaneous fermentation, the use of small wooden barrels (such as 150 l “cigarillos”), and maturation in the 70-meter-long “Dolomytos Tunnel,” kept at a constant 10–13 °C. The result is distinctive white and red cuvées with an unusual grape mix – including Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Pinot Bianco, and Greek varieties such as Assyrtiko – producing wines with aromatic complexity, saline freshness, and powerful elegance.

Whether “Dolomytos” White, “Skythos” Red, or “Sacker Rot,” these wines embody depth, cultural significance, and long aging potential – perfect for wine lovers seeking bottles with history and true character.