Built in the 13th century as a reading farm for the Bavarian monastery of Niederaltaich, the beautifully renovated Mauritiushof is located on the quiet church square in Spitz.
The FJ Gritsch Mauritiushof winery is one of the most traditional in the Wachau. The historic estate - inner courtyard with arcades, vaulted cellar - came into the possession of the Gritsch family in 1799. Franz-Josef is now the 7th generation of the family to run the business.
The winegrower is one of the best in the region: his "kalmuck" wines® combine tradition and modernity of the Wachau, his Rieslings and Grüne Veltliners from the top vineyards Dürnsteiner Burg, Singerriedel, 1000-Eimerberg and Loibenberg are always highly rated by critics.
