Winemaker
Theresa Warter
- Discipline
- Winemaker
- Based in
- Radstadt, Austria

i. Biography
Theresa Warter works in second-generation distilling at Mandlberggut in Radstadt, Austria, where the house is defined as much by inheritance as by method. The work centers on origin, family, and the discipline of making from place, with Theresa Warter framing the enterprise as more than schnapps: it is a practice shaped by craft, courage, and continuity. That approach places the land, the still, and the family name in the same frame of reference.
The Path
Second-generation ownership at Mandlberggut places Theresa Warter in a role built around continuity and daily responsibility. The task is not only to carry a family enterprise forward, but to keep its character legible through regular work and clear decisions. At Mandlberggut, that means preserving what has been handed down while giving it present-tense structure and direction.
The Work Today
Co-leadership at Mandlberggut places Theresa Warter and Katharina in direct control of the house’s day-to-day direction. The work is practical and exacting, with business decisions tied closely to the identity of the place itself. In that arrangement, Theresa Warter’s role is one of stewardship as much as management: keeping the enterprise aligned with origin, detail, and a consistent standard of work.
Signature
Theresa Warter's signature wines include Rocky Whisky, Weichsel – Sauerkirsche, Vogelbeere, Latschenkieferöl – 100 % naturreines ätherisches Öl, and Latschenkiefer Balsam. The range points to a house that works through named ingredients and clearly defined products, with each item carrying its own character within the Mandlberggut line. Taken together, they reflect a craft vocabulary built around distinction, source, and specificity.
In Their Words “Our noble distillates are distilled with a commitment to the highest quality and unmistakable flavor. Every drop is imbued with passion, internationally award-winning craftsmanship, and gratitude toward our nature.” “I am Theresa Warter — an entrepreneur in the second generation at Mandlberggut. For us, it’s not just about schnapps. It’s about origin. Craft. Family. Courage.”
Acclaim
Destille Berlin named Theresa Warter Young Destiller of the Year in 2018. The recognition places her work within a frame of exacting standards and formal peer acknowledgment, with the award itself marking a specific point of distinction in the Mandlberggut profile.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Theresa
What is Theresa Warter's current role?
As of 2026, Theresa Warter is entrepreneur in the second generation at Mandlberggut.
What recognition has Theresa Warter received?
Destille Berlin — Young Destiller of the Year (2018).
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