The
Lackner Tinnacher
Estate
Allow me to introduce our fine wine collection, sourced from our steep organic vineyards in Südsteiermark. Our dedication to traditional winemaking – from hand-harvesting and spontaneous fermentation to extended maturation in large wooden barrels – creates wines that truly embody the unique terroir of our vineyards.
What makes our winery and wines special?
Decades of experience, a refined signature, and an unwavering attention to detail.
PASSION SINCE 1770
Boutique winery Lackner Tinnacher is one of the oldest estates in Südsteiermark. The foundation for the wines unmistakable character was planted back in the 1920s through meticulous propagation of the estate`s own vine selections, with a focus on small, spicy grapes befitting the composition of the soil.
Still today, all grapes are sourced from the estate`s own vinyards and the philosophy remains firmly in place that the quality of a wine is dictated not in the cellar but rather in the vinyard – through organic work, hand craftsmanship and manual labor, individually for each vine and site.
Katharina Tinnacher assumed responsibility of the estate in 2013. In the cellar she pursues a timeless style inspired by the estate`s traditional wine culture. After meticulous grape selection, the fruit is gently pressed, with only the finest portion of the run vinified through 100% wild ferment. As befits the estate`s convictions, no fining or additives are used. The result: Wines that are perpetually individual, elegant, highly distinctive and well capable of aging.
LIVING VINEYARDS
Katharina Tinnacher transitioned her family’s estate to organic viticulture in 2013. The plants, trees, herbs, bees and microscopic life of her vineyards now thrive in symbiosis. Natural balance is achieved through diversity. Sheltering meadows and trees keep temperatures moderate even in high summer, meaning no need for extra irrigation of the vines. And should climate change bring increasingly hot weather, the vines are nevertheless poised to flourish.
In addition to the 27 hectares of vineyards personally owned by the family, the estate also encompasses an equal area dedicated to biodiversity. These spaces are planted with wildflower meadows, traditional orchards, and small forests – creating valuable habitats and enhancing the ecological balance of the entire estate.
WORKING WITH THE CYCLE OF THE SEASONS
Nature rests in winter, but we don’t. It is a time for pruning and binding the vines by hand to ensure their long-term health and vitality. The canopy is carefully shaped through several passes to allow for optimal sunlight and air circulation. During the active growth period, our focus is on maintaining the perfect balance of light and shade. The grapes receive equal attention in terms of warmth, protection, and ventilation, ensuring they ripen uniformly.
We work with compost to nourish the soil but deliberately avoid synthetic fertilizers. The natural yield of our vines ranges between 25 and 45 hectoliters per hectare, depending on the age of the vines and the vineyard site.
The harvest is done entirely by hand, with a meticulous selection process carried out directly in the vineyard. Only healthy grapes with perfect physiological ripeness and exceptional flavor are chosen to become wine.
ORGANIC WINEMAKING
Nature is smart. We follow her lead in producing elegant wines of fine minerality and complex structure. The butterfly on our bottles stands for the metamorphosis from fruit to wine, but also for the ecological balance that we seek to maintain. We use neither enhancements nor additives in our winemaking. The grapes are gently pressed, undergo spontaneous fermentation, experience a natural malolactic fermentation, and are aged for 8–30 months on fine lees as a natural and traditional method of wine production. Above all, ensuring stability and consistent quality is our top priority.
Charming, complex, profound, elegant, and food-friendly – our wines showcases the diversity of Südsteiermark. We cultivate exclusively white grape varieties that thrive in our distinctive alpine-Mediterranean climate. Abundant rainfall and pronounced temperature differences between day and night shape wines of remarkable elegance and individuality. Sauvignon Blanc forms the core of our vineyards, accounting for 55% of the total area. It is complemented by Morillon (Styrian Chardonnay), Weissburgunder, Grauburgunder and Gelber Muskateller.
THE SÜDSTEIERMARK
The intersecting influences of the Alps and the Mediterranean Sea shape the steep slopes and diverse soils of our vineyards. Marl, sandy soils, gravel conglomerates, and coral limestone are intricately woven together, creating a complex and varied terroir. Just as diverse as the soils are the growing conditions – and the grape varieties cultivated in this region.
Climatically, we are influenced by both the Alps and the Mediterranean, which bring humid warmth and gentle Mediterranean breezes. Frequent rainfall during the growing season, with annual precipitation totals of around 1000 mm, contributes to the pronounced acidity of the grapes, lending the wines their elegance. During the day, direct sunlight on the steep vineyards promotes optimal vine growth, while cooler nighttime temperatures and refreshing winds enhance the distinct fruity and spicy aromas of the grapes.
Our wines reflect their origin – each bottle carries the name of the wine village or a specific vineyard site. In Austria, exceptional single-vineyard wines are marked with the designation “Ried,” a symbol of character, and a deep connection to place.
Warm, sheltered vineyards in the village of Gamlitz, with sandy and gravelly soils, encourage exceptionally ripe fruit. The wines that grow here are distinguished by fine fruit aromas, a juicy texture, and well-balanced acidity on the palate.
GAMLITZ Gelber Muskateller 2024
GAMLITZ Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Vines of the Pinot family thrive on these clayey marl soils to reveal charming and food-friendly wines of delicate fruit and silken body.
Ried ECKBERG Weissburgunder 2023
Pinot Blanc has a long-standing tradition in Südsteiermark. Known for its subtlety and noble restraint among the Burgundian varietals, it is particularly elegant and refined when grown in the Steinbach Kogel vineyard. This crystalline, delicately smoky Pinot Blanc captivates with its finesse and great aging potential.
Ried STEINBACH KOGEL Weissburgunder 2023
Wines from Steinbach are distinguished by their elegance and precision. Marked by finely chiseled fruit, delicate minerality, and a lively, balanced structure.
Ried STEINBACH Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Ried STEINBACH Morillon 2023
The special terroir is part cool microclimate, part ancient limestone soil formed 15 million years ago from the primordial sea. Its stamp gives the nuanced, mineral-shaped wines of the Ried Flamberg an engaging, one-of-a-kind character.
RIED FLAMBERG Morillon 2022
Held by the family since 1937, this vineyard is our grandest treasure. Sauvignon Blanc vines thrive on this steep, exposed site, where the barren gravel conglomerate soil produces distinctive wines with exceptional aging potential.
Ried WELLES Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Ried WELLES Sauvignon Blanc 2013
What others say about us
In the past years, Katharina Tinnacher has established her 27-hectare domaine among the top five addresses in all Styria. Focusing on nothing but village and terroir wines, the wine’s average quality level has become extraordinarily high and her wines are as focused as Katharina herself. If feelings don’t lie, the young woman will become one of the queens of Austrian wine.
Stephan Reinhard for Robert Parker
Katharina Tinnacher’s Welles vineyard is source of one of the most impressive wines in the tasting.
Tara Q Thomas for Jancis Robinson
Katharina Tinnacher’s winemaking style stands for timeless elegance. Each of the wines from the six steep vineyard sites is radiantly beautiful. With great aromatic depth, fine minerality, and wonderful finesse, her wines make up our Collection of the Year.
GAULT & MILLAU, Wine Collection of the year 2024
Meet us
Katharina Tinnacher (owner) – Flora Tinnacher (sales)
weingut@tinnacher.at
Book your appointment @ Vinexpo Singapur
Vinexpo Singapur
B2/E 023.19
27 – 29 May 2025, Singapore, Marina Bay Sands
