Weingut Lagler
Weingut Lagler produces wines from Austria's Wachau region, a steep-terraced valley in Niederösterreich known for mineral-driven white wines. The winery focuses on two classical varieties of the region: Grüner Veltliner and Riesling. The Smaragd Steinborz Grüner Veltliner and Smaragd Riesling represent the winery's core offerings, both rated at 93 points by Falstaff. A second Riesling bottling, the Steinborz Smaragd, rounds out the portfolio. Smaragd, the highest classification in Wachau, denotes wines of concentrated character and alcohol above 12.5 percent—a mark of ripeness and intensity in this cool climate. Grüner Veltliner from the region typically expresses white pepper, stone fruit, and herbaceous notes with crisp acidity. Wachau Rieslings balance floral aromatics with slate minerality and precise structure. Lagler's selections reflect the terroir of their vineyard sites and the precision demanded by these varieties in Austria's northernmost wine region.
Critics
Falstaff, Wine Advocate