One of the Greats of Austria | Leo Alzinger 2025s

Weingut Leo Alzinger, Unterloiben - Wachau

Now firmly established as one of the greats of Austria, it was only 1983 that Leo Alzinger Sr. first bottled wine under his own label.  In 2002 he was joined by his son, Leo Anzinger Jr., who took over after gaining experience working in other regions, with the most significant time spent with legendary winemaker Hans Günter Schwarz at Müller-Catoir. 

Today, Leo Jr and his wife, Katharina Alzinger-Kittel run the family estate.  They continue to produce wines of "clarity and precision."  Their style is understated, and quietly impressive.

"At my tasting this year, the Loibenberg and Steinertal sites were, as usual, at the top, impressing with their precision and radiance. Alzinger's long-lived wines deserve the undivided attention of wine lovers, as they have once again produced an absolutely top range."
- Peter Moser, Falstaff

2025 Weingut Leo Alzinger Wachau Gruner Veltliner Reid Steinertal Smaragd
• 96-98VN, 97-99FS

"The 2025 Grüner Veltliner Steinertal Smaragd, from much poorer soils and a distinctly cooler site, is still shy on the nose. The palate, however, clearly shows the wine's structure: lithe, complete, bright and poised. This is svelte and pristine, with proper ripeness channeled into sinuous slenderness. The stony character stays in the background but anchors the wine's graceful movement. An incredibly refined Grüner, one of the most refined I have ever tasted." - Anne Krebiehl MW

"Pale greenish-yellow with silvery highlights. Tobacco-like spice, delicate yellow fruit nuances, a hint of mango, notes of apricot, meadow herbs, a mineral touch, and a multifaceted bouquet. Juicy, elegant, with delicate white-fleshed fruit nuances, a refined acidity profile, firm and mineral-driven; comes across as very harmonious, a light-footed pairing for food, with excellent length and solid aging potential." - Peter Moser

2025 Weingut Leo Alzinger Wachau Riesling Reid Loibenberg Smaragd
• 96-98VN, 97-99FS

"The 2025 Riesling Loibenberg Smaragd shows a cooler face of this site, shaded by forest and benefiting from altitude. Crushed citrus foliage emerges gently on the nose, still imbued with yeasty notes. The palate is a picture of tangerine and mandarin, taut, cool, bright, vivid and smooth. A juicy core of coolness drives it forward, culminating in gorgeous citrus freshness like a crashing wave. This is aromatic freshness in a driven, linear, laser-like package. Undoubted purity is by the by; this is Riesling and stone." - Anne Krebiehl MW

"Pale straw yellow with silvery highlights. Delicate yellow tropical fruit, nuances of blossom honey, a hint of orange blossom, dark minerality, and a subtle touch of peach. Juicy, elegant, with cool white fruit; a refined, taut style that lingers, with a salty finish; already approachable, with solid aging potential." - Peter Moser

A few bottles still available from 2022:

2022 Weingut Leo Alzinger Wachau Riesling Reid Loibenberg Smaragd
• 97JS, 96VN, 97FS

"White grapefruit aromas greet you first, followed by lemongrass, green papayas, anise and flint stones. Mineral and driven, a little austere for now, with a medium body and tight, linear structure. Very precise. This has a long way to go." - Stuart Pigott

"The 2022 Riesling Loibenberg Smaragd is from one steep, convex parcel at higher elevation, shaded by a higher ridge in the late afternoon. For the warm Loibenberg, this is a rather cool spot. The nose is shy at first, with the merest crackle of reduction still hovering in the background. The palate is a picture of clarity, displaying pure, absolutely translucent citrus that shimmers with tangerine one moment and zestier Meyer lemon next. A slight backdrop of yeast buffers the undeniable stoniness and adds body and gentleness to this essentially taut, bright, smooth but super slender wine. The finish rings with zestiness-gentle and quiet but oh so definite. Purity and elegance characterize this wine absolutely. (Bone-dry)" - Anne Krebiehl MW

"Light greenish yellow, silver reflections. Nuances of ripe yellow tropical fruit, candied orange zest, hints of mango and peach, underpinned with mineral notes. Good complexity, medium body, has very good length, already harmonious and ready to drink, good ageing potential." - Peter Moser

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