Overview
Leithaberg is a DAC region in northern Burgenland, centered around the Leitha Mountains. The area is known for its limestone and slate soils, which give both white and red wines a distinctive mineral backbone and fresh acidity.
Blaufränkisch is the star red, producing wines of elegance, spice, and aging potential. Grüner Veltliner, Pinot Blanc, and Chardonnay are the permitted white varieties, often showing a smoky, mineral character that reflects the region's stony terroir.
Key Varietals
- BlaufränkischLeithaberg's flagship red, elegant and spicy with dark fruit and limestone minerality.
- Grüner VeltlinerA mineral, smoky white with citrus and white pepper notes.
- Pinot BlancA full-bodied white with stone fruit, almond, and a stony finish.
- ChardonnayA refined white with citrus, hazelnut, and subtle oak.
Region snapshot
Climate
Pannonian Continental
Rainfall
~600mm annually
Soil Types
Limestone, slate, schist, loam