Der Haslinger
Der Haslinger produces wines from Austria's Wachau region, a steep-terraced valley in Niederösterreich known for mineral-driven white wines. The winery focuses on two signature varieties: Riesling and Grüner Veltliner, both hallmarks of the region's cool-climate viticulture. The Riesling Federspiel—named for the traditional Wachau classification for wines of moderate alcohol and intensity—shows the precision and stone-fruit character typical of the valley's schist and loess soils. The Grüner Veltliner, Austria's flagship white, carries the herbaceous snap and white-pepper notes the variety is prized for. Falstaff has rated both wines, affirming their standing within the region's competitive landscape. These are expressions of place: wines shaped by the Danube's influence, the steep slopes' drainage, and the continental climate that defines Wachau.
Critics
Falstaff