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LEBERL ESTATE

Leberl Estate

A Family Legacy Rooted in Burgenland’s Limestone Slopes

At Leberl Estate in Großhöflein, Burgenland, wine is not merely a product. It is a reflection of generations of careful craft, regional identity, and quiet excellence. The family’s philosophy is clear: work by hand, respect tradition, and pursue quality with discipline and purpose. Over the decades, this ethos has shaped the Leberl estate into one of the most respected names in the Leithaberg region.

In the 1990s and 2000s, Josef’s youngest son Gerald Leberl took over winemaking, bringing with him international experience from Australia’s Victoria region and Washington State in the USA. Gerald focused on crafting powerful, balanced reds with structure and aging potential—qualities that continue to define the estate’s style today. Following Gerald’s tragic passing in 2012, his brother Alexander Leberl stepped in, bringing with him a background in project and quality management and a deep respect for the legacy he was inheriting. Since then, Alexander has guided the estate with an emphasis on sustainable viticulture, strict quality controls, and minimal intervention in the cellar.

The Leberl vineyards cover 22 hectares, located on the mineral-rich slopes of the Leithagebirge—a distinctive geological formation known for its limestone, schist, and clay soils. Sites such as Tatschler, Setz, Reisbühl, Glagsatz, and Föllikberg are each treated as individual terroirs, with grape varieties carefully matched to their specific characteristics. Chardonnay, Welschriesling, and Sauvignon Blanc thrive in calcareous soils, producing wines with finesse and minerality, while Blaufränkisch, Zweigelt, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot develop structure and depth on warmer sites with higher clay content.

All vineyard work is done by hand, and harvesting is meticulous, with multiple vibrating and sorting tables used to ensure only the healthiest berries reach the cellar. Vinification follows a gentle, time-respecting philosophy: white wines are fermented in steel or small oak, while reds undergo long macerations, malolactic fermentation, and aging in large casks or barrique, depending on the variety and desired structure. Maturation can last up to 30 months, a testament to the estate’s refusal to rush quality.

The Leberl family remains hands-on and deeply connected to the land. Anneliese Leberl, the matriarch, has worked in the vines since she was 14 and sets the standard for care and cleanliness in the winery. Alexander is supported by his wife Michaela, and the next generation—Karoline and Kristina—are already active, bringing knowledge in food biotechnology and wine business into the fold.
Since 2001, Weingut Leberl has been a proud member of the Renowned Wineries of Burgenland (RWB)—a small group of elite producers who advocate for terroir, sustainability, and cultural heritage in Austria’s easternmost wine region. With each vintage, the Leberls renew their quiet commitment to craftsmanship, producing wines that are precise, structured, and unmistakably rooted in the limestone hills of Burgenland..

The Vineyards

Weingut Leberl farms 22 hectares of vineyards on the slopes of the Leithagebirge, a limestone-rich ridge near Eisenstadt. Each plot is treated as its own world, with varieties matched carefully to the soils. Sites such as Tatschler, Setz, Reisbühl, Point, Glagsatz, and Föllikberg are known for their character and history. The result is a range of elegant, origin-driven wines—minerally Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay; structured, age-worthy Blaufränkisch, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot; and noble sweet wines from overripe grapes picked on the estate’s warmer parcels.

This vineyard lies east of Großhöflein on the southeastern slope of the Leitha Mountains. The light brown earth here contains a high proportion of limestone. This terroir is ideally suited to Blaufränkisch and Cabernet Sauvignon, yielding structured, long-lived wines with elegant minerality. It is the home of their signature cuvée Peccatum.

A southeast-facing vineyard rich in limestone, Ried Reisbühel is the last remaining plot of an historic vineyard site—now surrounded by houses where vines once stood. The terroir produces dense, juicy Chardonnays with refined structure and depth.

Located on a southeast-facing slope of the Leitha Mountains, directly bordering the Leithaberg forest. The soils are light brown earth with some shell limestone and mica schist. Planted with Sauvignon Blanc and Welschriesling, the wines from this site are marked by elegant minerality and refined fruit character.

Also situated east of Großhöflein on a southeast-facing slope of the Leitha Mountains. The brown earth here has a particularly high limestone content in the subsoil. This terroir favours Blaufränkisch and Cabernet Sauvignon, resulting in structured wines with an elegant mineral edge.

The Wines

The Wines


From the Reisbühel single vineyard, this Blaufränkisch reflects the depth and precision of its limestone-rich site, offering both immediate charm and long-term potential. Dark ruby with violet hues and subtle ochre at the rim. Aromas of black cherry, mulberry, and blackberry unfold with hints of liquorice, pepper, and fine nougat. The palate is vibrant and layered. Ripe fruit meets firm yet polished tannins, underpinned by mineral tension. Juicy and well-structured, with a fresh, savoury finish. Enjoyable now, with the capacity to evolve gracefully in bottle.


From the calcareous soils of the Ried Reisbühel vineyard, this Chardonnay combines depth and finesse, shaped by 10 months of maturation in small oak barrels. Medium yellow with greenish tints and silver shimmer. On the nose, gentle wood spice, subtle vanilla, and yellow apple emerge with restraint, layered with dried fruit and soft mocha notes. The palate is silky and composed—white stone fruit, a touch of sweetness, and firm chalky texture lead to a long, salty-citrus finish. Structured yet elegant, this wine offers strong ageing potential and excellent food versatility.

This single-vineyard Sauvignon Blanc from Ried Tatschler reflects the limestone-rich soils and breezy microclimate of Leithaberg, offering precision, freshness, and striking aromatic clarity. Pale golden yellow with silver highlights. The nose is vibrant and aromatic, showing notes of gooseberry, elderflower, and grapefruit zest with a subtle floral lift. On the palate, it’s crisp and linear. White stone fruit and citrus meet taut acidity and a clean mineral edge. A zesty, light-footed finish with hints of lime leaves a lasting, mouth-watering impression.