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Sommer

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Kathrin and Leo Sommer work in Donnerskirchen, in Austria's Leithaberg region. The portfolio spans Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, Traminer, Welschriesling, and Chardonnay. The program includes Little Sister Grüner Veltliner and Little Sister Rot alongside the Handwerk series, Salz und Rauch Grüner Veltliner, Riefring Thal Chardonnay, Himmelreich Grüner Veltliner, and Halser Grüner Veltliner. Handwerk Riesling, Handwerk Traminer, and Little Sister Rot each earned 96 points from James Suckling.

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Varietals

Grüner VeltlinerRieslingTraminerWelschrieslingChardonnay

When to go

Monday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
SundayClosed

Good to know

Sommer doesn't advertise a walk-in tasting room, but does host visitors by arrangement. Contact the winery directly to confirm what's available before you go.
Sommer focuses on Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, Traminer, Welschriesling, Chardonnay. Signature bottles include Little Sister Grüner Veltliner, Handwerk Riesling, Handwerk Traminer, Little Sister Rot, Handwerk Welschriesling, Salz und Rauch Grüner Veltliner, Riefring Thal Chardonnay, Himmelreich Grüner Veltliner, Halser Grüner Veltliner. When booking a tasting, ask which current release best represents the estate's style.
Sommer is in Donnerskirchen, in the Leithaberg wine region. Phone: +43 2683 8504. Confirm hours before visiting. Winery schedules vary seasonally.
The winemaking at Sommer is led by Kathrin Sommer, Leo Sommer. Visiting during special events or release weekends is often the best chance to meet the winemaking team and ask questions about specific vintages or techniques.
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sunday: Closed Hours may vary seasonally. Confirm by phone or on their website before visiting.

Location

Donnerskirchen, Austria

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