i. Biography
The Path
The house is linked with whites that are built for precision rather than excess, and Gross’s name is attached to that style through Šipon (Furmint), Sauvignon and Beli Pinot (White Pinot). In trade terms, the work reads as controlled, exacting and measured. Today, the Steirische Klassik wineries, now STK, include Alois Gross as a founding member. That place in the group signals a commitment to regional standards and continuity, while his own practice remains tied to vineyard and cellar work. Since 2007, he has also been co-founder of Fuerst-Gross Vinogradništvo d.o.o, extending that same practical remit into viticulture. The 2007 appointment at Conrad Fürst & Söhne remains central. As partner and enologist, Gross works in a house where nuance carries more weight than volume, and the wines are shaped through patience, clarity and balance. His name is tied to that steadiness.
The Work Today
The style is narrow by design: whites handled with restraint, detail kept in view, and excess kept out of frame. That kind of work asks for technical command and a sure hand. Šipon (Furmint), Sauvignon and Beli Pinot (White Pinot) sit at the center of that approach. The wines are associated with freshness, structure and balance, and Gross’s role is tied to decisions that keep those traits intact. The result is a body of work defined by consistency and a clear house identity.
Signature
Alois's signature wines include Pod Stolpom, ŠIPON • FURMINT, BELI • PINOT • BLANC, and Gamlitz Muskateller. Taken together, they point to a style built on clarity, varietal definition and a careful sense of proportion. The naming is direct; the work behind it is, too.
Acclaim
Alois's honors include winemaker of the year. For a career centered on white wine, that recognition tracks with consistency and craft rather than display.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Alois
What is Alois Gross's current role?
As of 2026, Alois Gross is Partner and enologist.
What recognition has Alois Gross received?
Winemaker of the year (1991).
What is Alois Gross known for?
Producing distinguished white wines.
