Leitner
Leitner operates in Südsteiermark, the southernmost wine region of Steiermark in Austria's Steirerland. The winery works across varieties that reflect both the region's classical strengths and its experimental edge. Its Riesling Auslese demonstrates the precision and minerality characteristic of Austrian Riesling at the sweet end of the spectrum. The Dorflagen Syrah and St. Laurent Altenberg show engagement with darker-skinned varieties—Syrah bringing structure and spice, St. Laurent offering the earthy, tart character native to Central Europe. Falstaff and Wine Advocate have rated these wines, with the Riesling Auslese, Dorflagen Syrah, and St. Laurent Altenberg each reaching the low 93-point range. The portfolio suggests a winery comfortable moving between tradition and exploration within a region known for white wine excellence and increasingly confident red production.
Critics
Falstaff, Wine Advocate