Steininger Family
Langenlois, Kamptal
Weingut Steininger is located in Austria’s biggest wine growing village, Langenlois in the Kamptal region. Kamptal refers to the Kamp river which runs through the region and eventually empties into the Danube. The Kamptal area is filled with culture and tourism, which are enhanced by the numerous Heurigen, wine taverns and Vinotheques. The Steininger family estate comprises 135 acres and is owned by Karl & Brigitta Steininger. Karl inherited the farm from his parents in 1980, at this time and as young newlyweds, Brigitta and Karl decided to focus on grape growing and Karl soon found himself in oenology school. The winery was launched 1989.
Brigitta and Karl realized very quickly that they could only survive on the international market with high quality wines. “Our philosophy is to make wines, which show the fruit and the character of the grape. We love the stylistics, which we receive because of the cool climate and the terroir of the Kamptal – the flavors are clear, proud and expressive. We focus on the main varieties of Kamptal, Grüner Veltliner and Riesling. These varieties are very attractive to us because they produce very interesting wines from different vineyards and the different vintage conditions.” Karl’s chief lesson to his children is that good wine cannot be rushed. It must be given the time it needs to develop, mature and evolve. Their oldest daughter Eva and her husband Peter are the next generation of winemakers. Peter is working with Karl in the winery and Eva is responsible for sales and marketing.
Latest wine scores in International Magazines:
2020 Grüner Veltliner 'Loisium' Reserve DAC - 90 Wine Enthusiast, 92 Wine & Spirits
2018 Grüner Veltliner Ried Lamm Reserve DAC - 94 Wine Enthusiast
2019 Grüner Veltliner Ried Lamm Reserve DAC - 94 Wine Enthusiast
2020 Riesling Kamptal DAC - 90 Wine Enthusiast
2019 Riesling Kamptal DAC - 90 Wine Enthusiast
2019 Riesling Ried Steinhaus Reserve DAC - 97 Wine Enthusiast + Editor's Choice
Wines available:
Grüner Veltliner Grünschnabel
Grüner Veltliner Kamptal DAC
Grüner Veltliner Ried Loisium Kamptal DAC Reserve
Grüner Veltliner "Grand Grü" Kamptal DAC Reserve
Grüner Veltliner Ried Lamm Kamptal DAC Reserve
Riesling Kamptal DAC
Riesling Steinhaus Kamptal DAC Reserve
Riesling Koglberg Kamptal DAC Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon Rose
Steininger Sekt (Champagne Method Sparkling Wine):
Grüner Veltliner Sekt Reserve
Grüner Veltliner Sekt vom Steinhaus Große Reserve
Riesling Sekt Reserve
Riesling ‘Heiligenstein’ Sekt Große Reserve
Brut Sekt Reserve (Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir)
Cabernet Sauvignon Rose Sekt Reserve
Pinot Noir Sekt
Zweigelt Sekt