Christian Parzer

Steiermark whites and reds rooted in Alpine limestone terroir.

Christian Parzer works in Steiermark, Austria's southernmost wine region, where Alpine influence and limestone soils shape distinctive white and red wines. The winery's Richtern Grosse Selektion Grüner Veltliner and Ried Sprinzenberg Riesling exemplify the region's signature aromatic whites—mineral-driven, high-acid expressions of their terroir. Grüner Veltliner, Austria's flagship variety, brings herbaceous character and crisp structure; Riesling adds floral complexity and precision. The Herzstück Zweigelt, made from Austria's most planted red grape, rounds the portfolio with the dark-fruit intensity and spice that Zweigelt is known for. Falstaff has rated these wines, recognizing their quality across the range.