Robert Passegger

Coming Up

Training at Obst- und Weinbauzentrum gave Robert Passegger the base for a career built on precision in the vineyard and patience in the cellar. Since 2013, as winemaker of Klagenfurter Weinwerkstatt, he has carried grapes through every stage of production. In parallel, his work as Gärtnermeister of Abteilung Stadtgarten extends the same hands-on method into another part of Klagenfurt’s cultivated landscape.

Where They Are Now

At Klagenfurter Weinwerkstatt, the range includes wines, vinegars, and distillates, but the method stays consistent: careful work, limited waste, and close control at every step. Robert Passegger frames the scale of that work in vines rather than area, “We have 1,300 vines in total; we don't count in hectares.”

Career - Winemaker, Klagenfurter Weinwerkstatt, Klagenfurt (2013–present) - Gärtnermeister, Abteilung Stadtgarten, Klagenfurt Education: Obst- und Weinbauzentrum

Signature

The 2015 Zweigelt Ried Römersteig sits among Robert Passegger’s signature wines. It marks a style grounded in vineyard work and carried through the cellar without interruption, with the same deliberate handling from start to finish.

In Their Words “From harvesting through corking and labeling the bottles, we do everything by hand.” That line names the full working sequence: picking, finishing, and presentation all remain in manual reach. The point is not romance; it is control, consistency, and direct responsibility for the wine at each stage. “We have 1,300 vines in total; we don't count in hectares.” This is a grower’s way of measuring scale. It keeps the work tied to individual vines and the day-to-day reality of tending them.

Honors

WOCHE-Weinkost, Chardonnay category, adds recognition to Robert Passegger’s record, placing his work in a field that values accuracy, consistency, and practical fluency in wine.

FAQ Where did Robert Passegger train or study? Robert Passegger trained at Obst- und Weinbauzentrum. What recognition has Robert Passegger received? WOCHE-Weinkost, Chardonnay category (2017).