| Region of production: | Wagram |
| Winery Location: | Fels |
| Year Established: | 1960 |
Vineyard Holdings
40 ha
Top Wines Produced
- Grüner Veltliner Classic
- Grüner Veltliner Brunnthal
- Grüner Veltliner Kabinett
- Roter Veltliner Classic
- Riesling Classic
Average Total Production
- 300,000 bottles
Summary
Franz Leth Jr. is the current head of winemaking for the Leth estate. The estate’s farming practices are sustainable—no herbicides have been used for more than 25 years and Franz uses chemical plant protection only when absolutely necessary. Production is 25% red and wines are offered in „Classic“ and „Lagenreserven“ designations. Notably, Franz’s father, Franz Leth Sr. began collecting indigenous Austrian grape varieties, eventually creating a living grape museum boasting nearly 150 varieties. Occasionally the estate produces single varietal wines from some of these nearly extinct varieties for their tasting room.
Style & Vinification Techniques
After pressing, wines are fined and fermented at cooler temperatures entirely in stainless steel. The estate’s white wines then age in stainless steel tanks until bottling, while the reds age in small new oak barrels.
Producer Website: Leth