Leo et Kathrin Sommer
Sommer is a family estate based in Donnerskirchen, on the southeastern slopes of the Leithaberg, where the family has grown vines since 1698. Leo Sommer and Kathrin Sommer now represent the new generation, officially taking over in 2023, although Leo had already been shaping the wines for several years. The estate is certified organic, farming vineyards on the limestone and schist soils characteristic of the Leithaberg. White varieties play a central role, with particular attention given to Grüner Veltliner, alongside Riesling, Welschriesling, Chardonnay and several aromatic varieties. In the cellar, Leo and Kathrin pursue a contemporary, low-intervention approach, particularly with the Handwerk range, while maintaining a close connection to their vineyards and the family’s long history.