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Weingut Leitner

Address:

Quellengasse 33, 7122 Gols

Region:

Burgenland / Neusiedlersee

Phone / Fax:

+43 2173 2593 / +43 2173 21547

Website:

www.leitner-gols.at

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Owner:

Gernot Leitner

Cellarmaster:

Gernot Leitner

Vineyard area:

12.00 ha

Associations:

Pannobile

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The estate is located in the municipality Gols in the Burgenland wine region Lake Neusiedl (Austria). The family was in 1975 taken over from Melitta Leitner and Matthias, and until 1990 led a sideline. The critical orientation to quality and bottling began in the early 1980s. In 2003, Gernot son has gone into operation. The vineyard area totals eleven hectares of vineyards in large part to the vineyards Golser Altenberg (Riede Austria) , Salzberg , typesetting, and Schafleiten Ungersberg . They are about 80% with the red varieties Gamay, Zweigelt, Pinot Noir, St. Laurent, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah, and 20% planted with white varieties Pinot Blanc, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc. It is an environmentally friendly, natural management. The objective is to vinify full of character, influenced by the terroir wines of the highest quality. The premium wines include Pannobile red (Gamay, Zweigelt), Ungersberg Blaufränkisch, Ungersberg Merlot, Pannobile Pinot Blanc Salzberg and and named after an ancient village of red wine blend "Zechun" (Zweigelt, Gamay, Pinot Noir). Every year around 70,000 bottles of wine are produced. The winery is a founding member of the vintners association Pannobile .

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2009, Burgenland, Gols, Ungerberg, Merlot, quality wine, Dry, 24.50 €
Red wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Cool, fairly tart nose, preserved mixed berries and some cherries, delicate spicy oak, mineral traces. Clear, straightforward, elegant and juicy fruit on the palate, delicate vegetal notes, more very moderate spicy oak, fine tannins, mineral traces in the background, good persistence, substance and concentration, quite polished, very good finish.

#LN6608/11, 0.75l, 13.5%, Merlot

88
(2012-03-23)

2009, Burgenland, Gols, Altenberg, St. Laurent, quality wine, Dry, 29.00 €
Red wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Cool, polished nose, partly preserved cherries and red berries, light spice, some orange zest, chocolate, light toasted notes and old oak. Cool again on the palate, polished, delicately bitter berry fruit and some cherries, herbaceous and vegetal notes, very slightly salty, oak is noticeable, but not obtrusive, fine-grained tannins, fairly persistent and has some substance, still youthful, very good finish.

#LN6609/11, 0.75l, 13%, St. Laurent

90
(2012-03-01)

2009, Burgenland, Gols, Altenberg, Zweigelt, quality wine, Dry, 29.00 €
Red wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Spicy, toasted oak on the nose, preserved red berries, some chocolate and herbs. More toasted spicy oak and chocolate on the palate, preserved dark berry fruit and some marinated plums, firm with mineral notes in the background, integrated tannins, full-bodied and has some substance, still slightly closed, very slightly noticeable alcohol on a good finish.

#LN6610/11, 0.75l, 13.5%, Zweigelt

87
(2012-02-28)

2008, Burgenland, Gols, Salzberg, quality wine, Dry, Pannobile, 15.00 €
White wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Pomaceous fruit and melon on the nose, nutty, spicy oak, prominent vegetal notes, some dried herbs, earthy and mineral notes. Creamy fruit on the palate, spicy oak, elegant acidity, herbaceous notes, some sugar candy, earthy as well as slightly salty mineral notes, good persistence and has some depth, quite full-bodied, nutty notes on a very good finish.

2011-01-04 (88): Candied and nutty notes on the nose, spicy oak, pomaceous fruit and melon, elegant vegetal traces, hint of citrus, earthy and mineral notes in the background. Full-bodied and creamy on the palate, spicy oak, candied nuts, tart vegetal and earthy notes, partly candied fruit, elegant acidity, persistent and has some depth, salty mineral notes, very good finish.

#LN3936/10, 0.75l, 13.5%, Pinot Blanc

88
(2012-02-21)

2009, Burgenland, Gols, Ungerberg, Blaufränkisch, quality wine, Dry, 27.00 €
Red wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Mixed berries, cherries and plums on the nose, nutty notes, some dried herbs, juniper and rowanberries, light toasted spicy oak. Firm on the palate, ripe, predominantly dark fruit, smoky, toasted and slightly sooty oak, dark chocolate, vegetal and herbaceous notes, earthy and mineral notes in the background, fine, dusty, partly astringent tannins, quite persistent, but not particularly deep, slightly astringent again on a good to very good finish.

#LN6607/11, 0.75l, 13.5%, Blaufränkisch

87
(2012-02-14)

2009, Burgenland, quality wine, Dry, Pannobile, 19.00 €
Red wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Slightly tart nose, preserved sour cherries and predominantly black berries, elegant herbs and spices, light mineral notes in the background, slightly spicy old oak. Firm and juicy on the palate, youthful fruit, light spicy oak, light toasted notes, more herbaceous and vegetal notes, earthy and mineral notes, fairly prominent, youthful tannins, good substancer and persistence, has some depth, tart spice and some chocolate on a good juicy finish.

#LN6612/11, 0.75l, 13%, -

89
(2012-01-20)

2009, Burgenland, Gols, Heideboden, quality wine, Dry, Zechun, 12.00 €
Red wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Slightly tart preserved sour cherries and mixed berries on the nose, light herbs and spices. Clear, tart, elegant, juicy fruit on the palate, fine sandy tannins, more herbaceous and vegetal notes, light acid bite, fairly persistent, polished and harmonious, youthful but already refreshing, very good finish.

#LN6614/11, 0.75l, 13%, -

87
(2012-01-20)

2005, Burgenland, quality wine, Dry, Pannobile, 16.50 €
Red wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Tart vegetal nose, nutty ,spicy oak, preserved black berries and some plums, bell peppers, tart herbaceous notes, mineral and earthy notes in the background. Tart on the palate with noticeable sooty oak, behind that some tart juicy fruit, earthy as well as green vegetal notes, persistent, fairly concentrated, fine, sandy, slightly astringent oak tannins, mineral traces in the background. more sooty oak and brittle notes on an otherwise very good finish. Has shown a positive development, but could be even better without the brittle, bitter, sooty oak.

2008-01-14 (82): Black berries on the nose, light herbs and spices, light earthy and animal notes, wilted flowers and some dark roasted notes. Cool and elegantly juicy on the palate, dark fruit, sooty oak, quite fine but astringent tannins, not particularly deep, slightly astringent and sooty again on the finish.

#N3359/07, 0.75l, 13%, -

85
(2012-01-09)

2007, Burgenland, Gols, Ungerberg, Blaufränkisch, quality wine, Dry, 22.00 €
Red wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Partly dried red berries and some black berries on the nose, cherries, light herbaceous and peppery notes, some cereals, oak, and a touch of sweet peanuts. Fairly tart fruit on the palate, earthy notes and dried herbs, more prominent nutty oak, slightly astringent tannins, earthy with a touch of bread, light acid bite, good persistence, prominent mineral notes, has some depths, very good finish. The oak with its peanut nuts tends to hide the finer nuances of the wine.

2010-01-22 (88): Red and black berries on the nose, light earthy notes, malted notes and caramel, some cereal notes, mineral notes develop with aeration. Tart on the palate, smoky and earthy, touch of bread, restrained fruit, malted notes, prominent oak, more cereals and noticeably astringent tannins, medium body, good substance, salty mineral notes in the background, still very young, gains depth and becomes more polished with aeration, still slightly brittle on the very good finish with malted notes and cereals, mineral notes come to the fore again.

#LN5366/09, 0.75l, 13.5%, Blaufränkisch

87
(2011-08-09)

2009, Burgenland, Gols, Heideboden, Zweigelt, quality wine, Dry
Red wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Spicy nose, red and black berries, dried prunes, herbaceous notes, hint of raw meat, moderate toasted oak. Dark berries on the palate, raspberries and black cherries, vegetal notes and tobacco, spicy oak, some more peppery notes, integrated acidity, fine-grained tannins, fairly creamy and has some substance, light mineral notes, dark chocolate on a good finish.

#LN1850/11, 0.75l, 13%, Zweigelt

85
(2011-05-05)

2010, Burgenland, Gols, Salzberg, Pinot Blanc, quality wine, Dry
White wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

#LN608/11, 0.75l, 12.5%, Pinot Blanc

84
(2011-04-14)

2009, Burgenland, Gols, Salzberg, quality wine, Dry, Pannobile
White wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Pomaceous fruit and a touch of citrus on the nose, a hint of butter, delicate nutty notes, vegetal traces, moderate spicy oak. Clear soft fruit on the palate, some caramel, prominent vanilla, moderate acidity, light spicy oak, good persistence, appealing style, good finish.

#LN609/11, 0.75l, 13%, Pinot Blanc

86
(2011-04-14)

2010, Neusiedlersee, Gols, Edelgrund, Riesling, Auslese, Sweet
White wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

#LN7590/10, 0.75l, 10.5%, Riesling

84
(2011-04-12)

2010, Burgenland, Sauvignon Blanc, quality wine, Dry
White wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

#LN607/11, 0.75l, 11.5%, Sauvignon Blanc

82
(2011-04-06)

2008, Burgenland, Gols, Ungerberg, Merlot, quality wine, Dry, 22.00 €
Red wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Tart nose, red and black berries and some cherries, yeasty and earthy notes, some old oak. Quite cool and juicy on the palate, predomineantly dark fruit, soup greens, earthy and salty notes, vegetal notes, old oak, fine sandy tannins, good persistence, quite full-bodied, very slightly milky, good to very good finish.

#LN6265/10, 0.75l, 13.5%, Merlot

87
(2011-01-18)

2008, Burgenland, Gols, Schafleiten, Syrah, quality wine, Dry, 22.00 €
Red wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Mixed berries and some cherries on the nose, prominent peppery notes, light herbaceous and vegetal notes. Tart on the palate, light vegetal notes and a hint of bacon, touch of burnt milk, sandy, astringent tannins, not particularly deep, mineral traces, good finish.

#LN6263/10, 0.75l, 13%, Syrah

85
(2011-01-18)

2008, Burgenland, Gols, Ungerberg, Blaufränkisch, quality wine, Dry, 22.00 €
Red wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Deep, slightly stalky berry nose, intense earthy and mineral notes, herbaceous notes, nutty roasted notes. Full-bodied and fairly soft on the palate, but also has earthy and mineral notes, spicy roasted notes, preserved berries, some coconut, hint of green wood, delicately bitter herbaceous notes, medium-fine, still slightly prominent tannins, has substance and depth, very good finish. Needs time to develop.

#LN6264/10, 0.75l, 13.5%, Blaufränkisch

89
(2011-01-12)

2008, Burgenland, quality wine, Dry, Pannobile, 18.00 €
Red wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Both cool and light roasted notes on the nose, preserved cherries and mixed berries, herbaceous and earthy notes. Clear, fairly juicy fruit on the palate, light vegetal notes, earthy, spicy oak, medium-fine, predomiantly mature tannins, slightly astringent, fairly persistent, delicate hint of soup greens, not particularly deep, very light lactic notes, good finish.

#LN6168/10, 0.75l, 13%, Zweigelt (70%) / Blaufränkisch (30%)

87
(2011-01-06)

2008, Burgenland, Cabernet Sauvignon, quality wine, Dry, 15.00 €
Red wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Tart nose, blackcurrants and some red berries, light vegetal notes and soup greens, earthy and mineral notes. Tart earthy notes again on the palate, vegetal and herbaceous notes, old oak, light salty notes, medium-fine, youthful tannins, full body, slightly astringent, touch of leather, slightly rustic style, still undeveloped, quite juicy on a very good finish.

#LN6262/10, 0.75l, 13%, Cabernet Sauvignon

88
(2011-01-04)

2009, Burgenland, Gols, Salzberg, Pinot Blanc, quality wine, Dry
White wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Pomaceous fruit and melon on the nose, light burnt and nutty notes, some oak. More nutty and oaky notes on the palate, slightly creamy melon fruit, some apple, delicate lactic notes, moderate acidity, earthy and mineral traces in the background, slightly astringent on an otherwise attractive finish.

#LN297/10, 0.75l, 12.5%, Pinot Blanc

81
(2010-04-21)

2008, Burgenland, Gols, Heideboden, Zweigelt, quality wine, Dry
Red wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Preserved berries and cherries on the nose, medicinal herbs, delicate spicy coconut and nuts. Fairly tranquil, polished style, preserved berries on the palate, delicate chocolate and some more spicy coconut, hint of nougat, moderate tannins, well made, approachable, modern, easy-drinking style, attractive finish.

#LN6322/09, 0.75l, 13%, Zweigelt

83
(2010-04-20)

2009, Burgenland, Sauvignon Blanc, quality wine, Dry
White wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Firm citrus fruit and pomaceous fruit on the nose, prominent spicy vegetal notes, some elderberries and gooseberries. Clear, tranquil fruit on the palate, slightly creamy, prominent pomaceous fruit, some star fruit and gooseberries, elegant acidity, grassy and herbaceous notes, fairly persistent, good finish.

#LN296/10, 0.75l, 12.5%, Sauvignon Blanc

84
(2010-04-16)

2007, Burgenland, Gols, Schafleiten, Syrah, quality wine, Dry, 22.00 €
Red wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Clear, delicately tart nose, red berries and cherries with some black berries, hint of old oak, vegetal and floral traces. Fairly cool style, clear, fairly juicy fruit on the palate, earthy and mineral notes, light vegetal notes and some old oak, fairly fine and predominantly mature tannins, hint of tobacco, good substance and persistence, has some depth, light smoky notes, becomes increasingly refreshing with aeration, very good finish.

#LN5368/09, 0.75l, 13%, Syrah

88+
(2010-02-17)

2008, Burgenland, Weisser Riesling, Auslese, Sweet, 8.60 €
White wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Delicate herbaceous nose, candied stone fruit and some apple. Sweet but also slightly tart gentle preserved stone fruit on the palate, some dried apple, candied nuts, delicate herbaceous notes and some bread, integrated acidity, has some substance, fairly compact on a good to very good finish.

#LN3809/09, 0.75l, 12%, Weisser Riesling

85
(2010-02-10)

2005, Burgenland, Weisser Riesling, Beerenauslese, Sweet, 11.00 €
White wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Candied stone fruit on the nose, tart herbaceous notes, earthy notes and some bread, wilted leaves, some spice and nuts, hint of petrol. Fairly concentrated on the palate, soft, candied, caramelized pomaceous fruit, dried herbs, some zests of Mediterranean fruit, spices, candied nuts and dried herbs, integrated acidity, fairly creamy, good backbone and substance, very good, long, spicy finish.

#LE405/06, 0.375l, 11%, Weisser Riesling

87
(2010-02-10)

2006, Burgenland, Weisser Riesling, Trockenbeerenauslese, Sweet, 18.00 €
White wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Citrus, elegant candied orange zest, caramelized stone fruit and burnt nuts on the nose, complex with delicate herbaceous and mineral notes. Polished on the palate, very sweet, delicately creamy fruit, caramelized white peaches marinated in syrup, hint of preserved apricots, herbaceous and mineral notes in the background, some orange jelly, delicate spicy notes, firm structure, firm, integrated acidity, good depth, very long creamy finish.

#LN5449/08, 0.375l, 10.5%, Weisser Riesling

91+
(2010-02-10)

2007, Burgenland, Gols, Ungerberg, Merlot, quality wine, Dry, 22.00 €
Red wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Mixed berries and cherries on the nose, vegetal notes, light malted and earthy notes, some old oak. Earthy again on the palate, some oak, spicy fruit, vegetal and smoky notes, elegant acidity, slightly sandy tannins, full-bodied and fairly creamy, noticeable mineral notes in the background, excellent persistence and depth, develops much more life and juiciness with aeration, full-bodied but also elegant, still slightly oaky with tart vegetal notes on an otherwise very good finish.

#LN5367/09, 0.75l, 14%, Merlot

90+
(2010-02-04)

2007, Burgenland, Blaufränkisch, quality wine, Dry, 7.50 €
Red wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Tart berries on the nose, vegetal notes, earthy notes and some old oak. Cool, very slightly tart fruit on the palate, oaky with some earthy traces, some vegetal notes in the background, medium-fine tannins, slightly sandy, fairly persistent, rather austere finish.

#LN5369/09, 0.75l, 13%, Blaufränkisch

83
(2010-01-22)

2007, Burgenland, Gols, Heideboden, Zweigelt, quality wine, Dry, 7.90 €
Red wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Red berries on the nose, green herbaceous and earthy notes, very light burnt notes. Straightforward style, compact red berry fruit on the palate, light earthy and herbaceous notes again, firm, slightly rustic style, integrated tannins, medium body, good backbone, mineral notes, quite a good finish.

2009-04-22 (83): Partly candied red berries and cherries on the nose, light stalky notes, delicate hint of chocolate. Uncomplicated style, elegant, tart, polished red berry fruit on the palate, gentle vegetal notes, well made, slightly astringent tannins, shows its origins and has vintage character, not particularly deep or complex, but very clean and pleasant to drink, attractive finish.

#LN4399/08, 0.75l, 13%, Zweigelt, Used barrique

84+
(2010-01-19)

2006, Burgenland, quality wine, Reserve, 25.00 €
Red wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Initially oak on the nose with light burnt notes, then candied mixed berries and plums, some dried herbs, floral notes, sweetish tart spice, becomes more clear and develops minerality with aeration. Tart on the palate, light oak, light malted and floral notes, fairly cool fruit, slightly tart, slightly astringent tannins, noticeable alcohol, more juicy and develops increasingly intense mineral notes with aeration, firm and concentrated, slightly rustic style, slightly astringent on quite a long finish.

#LN5371/09, 0.75l, 13.5%, Merlot (25%) / Cabernet Sauvignon (25%) / Zweigelt (25%) / Blaufränkisch (25%)

90
(2010-01-19)

2007, Burgenland, Gols, Heideboden, quality wine, Dry, Zechun, 11.00 €
Red wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Spicy nose, partly preserved mixed berries and a hint of cherries, light oak. Fairly tart fruit on the palate, malted notes and oak, light earthy notes, medium-fine, slightly astringent tannins, slightly rustic style, mineral notes in the background, good finish.

#LN3964/09, 0.75l, 13%, Zweigelt (44%) / Pinot Noir (19%) / Merlot (17%) / Syrah (15%) / Cabernet Sauvignon (5%)

84
(2010-01-18)

2007, Burgenland, quality wine, Dry, Pannobile, 18.00 €
Red wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Clear, slightly tart nose, partly preserved cherries and mixed berries, hint of dried herbs in the background. Clear, straightforward style, fairly cool fruit, elegant and juicy, fine tannins, light dried vegetal traces, light earthy notes, medium body, fairly persistent, very harmonious, very good finish.

#LN3966/09, 0.75l, 13%, Zweigelt (70%) / Blaufränkisch (30%)

87
(2010-01-18)

2008, Burgenland, Gols, Salzberg, Pinot Blanc, quality wine, Dry, 7.50 €
White wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Prominent earthy and light vegetal as well as floral notes on the nose, pomaceous fruit and a hint of melon. Light-bodied and dry, mature pomaceous fruit on the palate, vegetal notes and some nutty traces, slightly muted on an attractive finish.

#LN289/09, 0.75l, 12.5%, Pinot Blanc

82
(2009-12-31)

2007, Burgenland, Gols, Salzberg, quality wine, Dry, Pannobile, 15.00 €
White wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Prominent spicy oak on the nose, pomaceous fruit and melon, some caramel and sugar candy, dried vegetal and earthy traces. Clear, elegant, juicy and slightly creamy fruit on the palate, very elegant acidity, sweetish oak, spicy vegetal notes, good persistence, not particularly deep, but harmonious, good finish.

#LN3808/09, 0.75l, 13.5%, Pinot Blanc

86
(2009-12-31)

2007, Burgenland, Sauvignon Blanc, quality wine, Dry
White wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Light yeasty notes on the nose, yellow fruit, spicy vegetal notes. Light-bodied and totally dry on the palate, more yeasty and spicy vegetal notes, very elegant acidity, slightly burnt notes, fairly persistent, earthy and mineral traces, attractive to good finish.

#LN1621/08, 0.75l, 12.5%, Sauvignon Blanc

83
(2009-12-24)

2007, Burgenland, Weisser Riesling, Auslese, Sweet, 8.60 €
White wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Delicately spicy botrytis on the nose, hint of stone fruit, some leafy notes and bread. Already fairly tranquil, some more bread, nutty and spicy notes, elegant, piquant bitter notes, sweetish, preserved pomaceous fruit, hint of peaches, integrated acidity, traditional style, slightly creamy, not particularly deep, attractive to good finish. Definitely much better than the first sample.

#LN3303/08, 0.75l, 12.5%, Weisser Riesling

83
(2009-04-21)

2006, Burgenland, Gols, Schafleiten, Syrah, quality wine, Dry, 22.00 €
Red wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Nose still closed, cherries and berries, delicate oak still slightly prominent, very light lactic notes, hints of pepper and coffee, Cool and fairly light-bodied on the palate, elegant, cool berry and cherry fruit, roasted and nutty notes, light touch of nougat, hint of dark chocolate, light salty mienral traces, touch of spice, integrated tannins, fairly lively and quite firm, very slightly astringent on a good finish.

#LN3483/08, 0.75l, 12.5%, Syrah

84
(2009-02-02)

2006, Burgenland, quality wine, Dry, Zechun, 11.00 €
Red wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Fairly spicy nose, partly preserved red berries, mineral traces, delicate spicy oak. Clear, elegant and juicy fruit on the palate, spicy and straightforward, light oak, fine, still youthful tannins, fairly persistent, medium body, very harmonious, good finish.

#LN3480/08, 0.75l, 13%, Zweigelt (60%) / Blaufränkisch (20%) / Syrah (10%) / Cabernet Sauvignon (5%) / Pinot Noir (5%)

86
(2009-01-12)

2006, Burgenland, Gols, Schafleiten, Pinot Noir, quality wine, Dry, 16.50 €
Red wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Red and some black berries on the nose, delicate floral traces, smoky bacon and spicy oak. Fairly light-bodied fruit on the palate, elegant and juicy, prominent spicy oak, more smoky and roasted notes, relatively fine, slightly astringent tannins, fairly persistent, not particularly deep, mineral traces, good finish.

#LN3484/08, 0.75l, 12.5%, Pinot Noir

87
(2009-01-12)

2006, Burgenland, quality wine, Dry, Pannobile, 18.00 €
Red wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Fairly cool nose, preserved cherries and some mixed berries, mineral and very delicate peppery notes, herbs and spices. Cool again on the palate, firm structure, quite concentrated, juicy fruit, but still closed, very fine tannins evenly distributed, restrained spice, touch of old oak, herbaceous notes, mineral notes in the background, very good persistence, has some depth, quite a long finish. Needs time to develop.

#LN3479/08, 0.75l, 13%, Zweigelt (70%) / Blaufränkisch (30%)

89
(2009-01-12)

2006, Burgenland, Gols, Ungerberg, quality wine, Dry, 22.00 €
Red wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Quite a deep nose, partly preserved black and some red berries, cherries, prominent herbaceous notes, cool mineral notes in the background, light roasted notes and spicy oak. Clear, firm and fairly cool on the palate, elegant and juicy fruit, smoky and roasted oak, quite fine, still slightly astringent tannins, persistent, herbaceous and particularly mineral notes in the background, light acid bite, very good structure, long finish. Needs time to mature.

#LN3481/08, 0.75l, 13.5%, Blaufränkisch (40%) / Merlot (40%) / Cabernet Sauvignon (20%)

91+
(2009-01-12)

2006, Burgenland, Zweigelt, quality wine, Dry, 7.90 €
Red wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Red and black berries and cherries on the nose, light herbs and spices and floral notes. Fairly cool, elegant, juicy fruit, more herbs and spices, dried flowers, light touch of oak, good persistence, fairly creamy, fine, harmonious tannins, good finish.

#LN3771/07, 0.75l, 13%, Zweigelt

85
(2008-05-22)

2007, Burgenland, Gols, Salzberg, Pinot Blanc, quality wine, Dry, 7.50 €
White wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Slightly sweetish nose with preserved apples and honeydew melon, nutty notes. Straightforward, dry style, more nutty notes and restrained fruit on the palate, hint of caramel and some vanilly, delicate spice, very elegant acidity, not particularly deep, attractive finish.

#LN875/08, 0.75l, 13%, Pinot Blanc

82
(2008-05-21)

2006, Burgenland, Blaufränkisch, quality wine, Dry, 7.50 €
Red wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Blueberries, red currants and cherries on the nose, vegetal notes, herbs and spices in the background, delicate hint of old oak. Elegant juicy fruit on the palate, herbaceous notes and a light acid bite, touch of spicy oak, quite persistent, earthy and mineral traces, still young, harmonious tannins, attractive to good finish.

#LN4635/07, 0.75l, 13%, Blaufränkisch

84+
(2008-05-09)

2005, Burgenland, Syrah, quality wine, Dry, 18.50 €
Red wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Lively nose, preserved black berries and cherries, spicy and roasted notes, peppery notes. Light-bodied style, elegant and juicy on the palate, light smoky and roasted notes, prominent spicy oak, quite fine, only slightly astringent tannins, light acid bite, not particularly deep, but typical and very well made, good finish.

#N3358/07, 0.75l, 12.5%, Syrah

86
(2008-01-28)

2005, Burgenland, Gols, Salzberg, quality wine, Dry, Pannobile, 13.00 €
White wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Pomaceous fruit and some honeydew melon on the nose, light nutty notes and roasted spicy oak. More spicy oak on the palate, slightly creamy fruit and very elegant acidity, medium body and persistence, light mineral notes in the background,, elegant, tart spicy notes, roasted, spicy oak, not particularly deep, good finish.

#N3357/07, 0.75l, 13%, Pinot Blanc

86
(2008-01-21)

2006, Burgenland, Zweigelt, quality wine, Dry, 7.90 €
Red wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Clear nose, slightly spicy sour cherries, herbaceous and mineral notes, slightly oxidative. Cool fruit on the palate, hint of old oak, delicate acid bite, astringent tannins, vegetal notes, slightly rustic style, attractive finish.

#N2526/07, 0.75l, 13%, Zweigelt

82
(2008-01-15)

2005, Burgenland, quality wine, Dry, Zechun, 10.00 €
Red wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Black berries, some red berries and plums on the nose, herbaceous and mineral notes, some spicy oak. Restrained fruit on the palate, some more noticeable oak, herbaceous notes, fine sandy tannins, fairly creamy, not particularly deep, prominent mineral notes, very good finish.

#N3361/07, 0.75l, 13%, -

85
(2008-01-14)

2002, Neusiedlersee, Weisser Riesling, Trockenbeerenauslese, Sweet
White wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Fairly shy, muted nose with stone fruit, fairly prominent mineral notes, herbs and spices, bread, some botrytis notes. Creamy on the palate, mineral notes, creamy peach fruit, delicate vegetal and fairly prominent mineral notes, straightforward, has substance, depth and a clear structure, cool, herbaceous notes in the background, still quite youthful and also still slightly closed, good, long finish.

#L-E7779/04, 0.375l, 11.5%, Weisser Riesling

91
(2007-01-16)

2004, Neusiedlersee, quality wine, Dry, Zechun
Red wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Fairly cool, clean nose, preserved cherries and black berries with mineral notes. Clean and quite juicy on the palate, quite prominent, very fine tannins, delicate herbaceous note and more prominent mineral notes, smoky, roasted notes in the background, good persistence, very harmonious, medium-long finish.

#L-E5059/06, 0.75l, 13%, -

87
(2006-10-12)

2003, Neusiedlersee, quality wine, Dry, Pannobile
Red wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Cheeries and mixed berries on a smoky nose, quite spicy, with roasted and mineral notes. Firmly structured, juicy and polished in the mouth, smoky and roasted notes, fairly prominent, very fine tannins, persistent on the palate, good depth, fairly creamy, mineral notes, good long finish.

#L-E7824/05, 0.75l, 13%, -

88
(2006-10-12)

2003, Neusiedlersee, quality wine, Dry, Pannobile
White wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Candied citrus fruit and pomaceous fruit on the nose, prominent mineral notes and smoky, spicy oak. Frimly structured, clean and straightforward, noticeable smoky, spicy oak, fairly moderate and very elegant acidity, some mineral note in the background, quite an elegant style, good finish.

#L-E4235/05, 0.75l, 13%, -

86
(2006-10-02)

2004, Neusiedlersee, Gols, Schafleiten, Syrah, quality wine, Dry
Red wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Incredibly peppery on the nose, prominent notes of smoked meat, with preserved cherries and black berries, with aeration increasingly develops mineral notes. Tart and peppery on the palate too, very firmly structured fruit and fairly prominent, taut but very fine tannins, dark roasted oak and more notes of smoked meat, acidity quite prominent, prominent juniper on the palate, here too the cool, almost cold mineral notes develop and increase, excellent structure, still extremely young, long finish. A magnificent wine full of character, an excellent representative of its variety as well as of its origin.

#L-E5207/06, 0.75l, 13%, Syrah

91
(2006-09-01)

2004, Neusiedlersee, Gols, Ungerberg, quality wine, Dry
Red wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Very concentrated on the nose, black berries and sour cherries, delicate herbaceous notes and prominent mineral notes, oak very well integrated. Oak slightly more prominent on the palate, but also very firmly structured dark fruit, taut, minty, medium-fine tannins, more intense, cool mineral notes, persistent, very juicy, has excellent depth, still very young, very long finish. Great wine, shows off its origins.

#L-E5205/06, 0.75l, 13.5%, -/ Blaufränkisch/ Merlot

93
(2006-07-26)

2005, Neusiedlersee, Weisser Riesling, Beerenauslese, Sweet
White wine, Burgenland, Weingut Leitner

Fairly simple nose with apples and peaches, some floral notes. Simple again on the palate, floral and vegetal notes, appears slightly perfumed, slightly noticeable alcohol, little real substance, acceptable finish.

#L-E405/06, 0.375l, 11%, Weisser Riesling

80
(2006-07-11)

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