Maria and Christian Gruber are part of one of the largest family wineries in Austria and the top producer in Röschitz, about an hour northwest of Vienna in the Weinviertel. Maria works in marketing and Christian in the vineyards. They wanted to come up with a project of their own, one with a more youthful image. Pepp is the result: vibrant Gruner and zippy Zweigelt for easy-drinking. Most of the vineyards the Grubers cultivate around Röschitz are their own, but they also work together with other winegrowers. Some vignettes are rather small, but the wine estate comprises a total of 150 different vineyards. This makes the harvest a true logistical challenge. The grapes are completely hand harvested in small batches. The small but crucial differences between the various vineyards, soils and microclimates ensure that the Grubers can offer unique and highly diverse wines ranging from fruity and elegant to more full-bodied.