"The true art lies in preserving the best of the past while embracing what is meaningful and necessary for the future."
Few statements capture Anton Baron Longo more accurately than this. Since taking over his family's historic estate in Neumarkt, South Tyrol—whose story began in 1656—he has followed this philosophy with unwavering conviction: honoring tradition without ever allowing it to stand in the way of progress.
In just a few years, Anton transformed a centuries-old family estate into one of South Tyrol's most respected and compelling wineries. He devoted himself entirely to viticulture, converted the vineyards to biodynamic farming, and established a clear and unmistakable signature. His wines are never shaped by trends, but by conviction. They require time, patience, and meticulous attention—qualities that have become increasingly rare.
That philosophy is evident everywhere: in the vineyard, in the cellar, and ultimately in the glass. Anton intervenes only where necessary, allowing nature to lead the way. His wines are never loud or overstated. Instead, they unfold gradually, layer by layer, rewarding those willing to slow down and give them the time they deserve.
This is precisely where Josephinenhütte enters the story.
“Josephinenhütte's mouth-blown glasses are far more than elegant companions—they are masterpieces of craftsmanship that give every wine the space to reveal its full personality. Their delicate form broadens the aromatic spectrum, bringing precision, depth, and even the most subtle nuances into focus.”
For Anton, this is what makes the difference.
The result is a natural partnership between two exceptional crafts: Anton Longo's uncompromising dedication in the vineyard and cellar, and Josephinenhütte's centuries-old tradition of fine glassmaking.
Both are guided by the same philosophy. Nothing is left to chance, and nothing is created merely for effect. It is about precision rather than perfection, character rather than volume, and the conviction that true quality can never be rushed. Only when Anton Longo's wines are allowed to unfold in a Josephinenhütte glass does it become clear just how closely extraordinary winemaking and exceptional glassmaking belong together.
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