Wine Of The Week

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The Leo HILLINGER winery is one of the largest organic wine producers

in the top quality segment in Austria.

The high quality of the wines is based primarily on the combination of organic farming with modern, very gentle cellar technology. Consistent quality thinking and sustainable innovations are recognized in numerous national and international awards for

the Leo HILLINGER winery.

SECCO ROSÉ PINK RIBBON EDITION

Leo Hillinger dedicates his own label of Secco Rosé sparkling wine to the Pink Ribbon Foundation. Gently tingling and delicately fruity - made from Pinot Noir grapes. The scent is softly reminiscent of red berries.

Aldo Sohm and LEO HILLINGER

click on the picture to see Aldo's interview

with Leo Hillinger

The Hillinger winery organically farms roughly 220 acres of vines in the Burgenland specifically around the villages of Rust, Oggau and Jois. In doing so the winery is one of the larger Austrian producers of high quality wines, producing over a million bottles from a fairly even mix of white (grüner, welschriesling, pb, pg, sb, ch & gelber) and red grapes (zweigelt, blaufränkisch, st. laurent, pinot noir, syrah, cabernet & merlot).

This all came from very humble beginnings with Leo Hillinger taking over his father’s small wine business in 1990. His father was essentially making three wines in bulk, red, white and rose. Leo very quickly began to change and develop operations through the acquisition of good vineyard sites, increased technology, and care taken in the vineyards with full conversion to organic practices in 2010. "If the grape material is top quality, less has to be done in the cellar. After many years of experience and numerous experiments I know: The fruit must be perfect and should reach the bottle not having been tampered with." Leo Hillinger

The Burgenland is unofficially known as the red wine quarter of Austria, however the white wines produced in the area can be exceptional as well. This is largely do to the diversity of soils (black and brown sedimentary soils, clay, limestone, and varying types of slate) as well as the plentiful sunshine (almost 2000 hr per year) and warmth that the Pannonian region experiences.

https://artisanalcellars.com/producers/hillinger/

Small Hill Red (Merlot, Pinot Noir, St. Laurent)

Blaufränkisch https://conta.cc/4gbJcSC

Zweigelt https://conta.cc/45T9LI6

Blaufränkisch Leithaberg DAC

https://conta.cc/3CU5U26

Pinot Noir "Eveline" https://conta.cc/4eQU8DT

HillSide (Syrah, Zweigelt) https://conta.cc/4a1PRO4

Hill 1 (Merlot, Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch)

https://conta.cc/3BQSoLX

Secco Sparkling Pinot Noir

vineyard name: Altenberg, Lehmgrube, Gmärk, Goldberg

grape: Pinot Noir

elevation: 510 feet / 155 m

exposure: South, South-West

average age of wines: 16 years

the vineyard: flatter and lower sites of Altenberg, Gmärk, Lehmgrube, 4.500 vines per ha, 7.000 kg per ha, partially hand picked

potential: immediate drinking

wine production:

methode saignée; Still wine fermented with cultural yeasts in stainless steel tank, CO2 subsequently injected, filtered, bottled under pressure

alcoholic content: 12%

total acidity: 6.7 g/l

tasting notes:

The fragrance is reminiscent of strawberries, and the palate is refreshing with a very elegant bead. Fruity and delicate, the wine’s acidity is well integrated and the finish harmonious.

food paring:

aperitif and also with dessert

The nation of Austria honored Leo HILLINGER in 2016 with the title Councillor of Commerce. This professional title stands not only for successful business management, but above all, for efforts to benefit the general public. Leo HILLINGER received it for his services to the Austrian republic and for his commitment ‘with passion’.

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2027 Austrian Wine Tours are live

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Tour 1: May 17 to 23 and

Tour 2: May 31 to June 6

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2026 Christmas Market in Vienna Wine Tour:

Holiday Gatherings & Festive Trips

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Wine travel, the DCANTER way! Join us in December 2026 in Vienna for a festive adventure through Austria’s vineyards and Christmas markets. Think glowing Christmas markets, cozy tastings, and a perfect pour of holiday magic. Learn more about our wine trip here.

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your 2026 and 2027 Winter Holiday is now on line ready for you to book

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book your Winter 2026/27 vacation here:

New KWselection winter 2026/27 vacation packages to my home village Leogang in the beautiful Salzburger mountains.

I teamed up with the Lion Hotel (Der Löwe) and offer

3 different packages:

1/ An unforgettable week in Austria.

You will be picked up at the Munich airport. Transfer to the Lion Hotel, where you will get spoiled for an entire week!

Breakfast, dinner and an afternoon snack when you return from the mountain are included. Also included are ski rental, lift tickets and the use of their spa..... starting at €5,172/week for 2 people, all inclusive.

Plus, if you don't ski, this can still be a great vacation for you.

(you'll get a 300 euro Spa voucher) Select your week.... click here

https://onepagebooking.com/loewefrei/packages/64140?lang=en

2/ March 5 to 8 Ski Leogang weekend.....

https://onepagebooking.com/loewefrei/packages/63949?lang=en

March 5–8, 2027 starting @ euro 1,606.00 for 2 (single euro 953.00)

Endless fun on the slopes at the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang—Austria’s largest interconnected ski area

Whether you’re skiing or snowboarding, the fun begins right outside your door in Leogang. Delicious home-style cooking is served at cozy mountain huts. Take your time, sit back, and relax. Enjoy your winter vacation in one of Austria’s most snow-reliable ski resorts.

Year-round heated outdoor pool

* 3 nights in a Superior Nature Room or Lebe Frei Suite

* 2-day ski pass for the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn and Ski rental.

"KWSelection Happy Hour" each day with Klaus.

3/ March 7 to 12 midweek Ski Leogang package

https://onepagebooking.com/loewefrei/packages/66756?lang=en

March 7–12, 2027 starting @ euro 2,750.00 for 2 (single euro 1,625.00)

The package includes the following per adult: a 4-day ski pass for the entire Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn ski area

5 nights in a Superior Nature Room incl. half board Half board

Gourmet breakfast with everything your heart desires.

In the afternoon, homemade cakes from the in-house patisserie plus hearty soup at the buffet - Pinzgau Culinary 5-course menu in the evening and much more.......

"KWSelection Happy Hour" each day with Klaus

Or reach out to Hotel Der Lowe and designe your personal package

contact Elisabeth Madreiter elisabeth@loewe.at

by phone at +43 6583 7428 or by e-mail at lebefrei@loewe.at