Portrait of Axel Stiegelmar
i. Biography
Axel Stiegelmar works from the premise that wine is not built by force, but by attention to site, timing, and restraint. At Weingut Juris in Gols, Austria, and as an owner/winemaker at Juris Winery in the same town, he works with a cellar view rooted in origin. Pinot Noir and St. Laurent sit at the center of that approach: varieties that reward precision, carry detail, and hold onto place. “Like the vine, which is rooting in its soil, wine has to prove its style and origin by the traditions.”
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The Path
The dual role at Weingut Juris and Juris Winery places Axel Stiegelmar in both execution and definition. In Gols, that means shaping the wines while also helping frame the identity around them. The work sits in the routine of the cellar, but it is also about continuity: each vintage extends a line between land, house style, and the traditions that inform both.
The Work Today
Today’s work is straightforward: winemaking at Weingut Juris and ownership with winemaking at Juris Winery. The emphasis is on handling fruit carefully, especially where the cellar asks for restraint. The point is simple: protect what was picked by hand and keep the grapes intact as they enter the cellar. Range is part of the same discipline. “It is our rich range that distinguishes Juris.”
Signature
Axel's signature wines include St. Georg, Ina ́mera, Tricata, Strohwein, and Golser Pinot Noir 2020. Read together, they show the scope of the house: structured wines, distinctive bottlings, and expressions that rely on nuance rather than noise. The range mirrors the Juris identity, with each wine adding another point of reference to the cellar’s output.
In Their Words “Like the vine, which is rooting in its soil, wine has to prove its style and origin by the traditions.”
FAQ
Asked of Axel
What recognition has Axel Stiegelmar received?
Silver Award in Pinot Noir - Austria - 2018 for Juris Pinot Noir Reserve 2018 (2022).
What is Axel Stiegelmar known for?
Pinot Noir and St. Laurent.
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