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Burgenland's red wines: Gault&Millau crowns the best vintages of 2026
On November 26th, 2025, the Gault&Millau wine guide 2026 will present the best red wines from Burgenland and Leithaberg.
Burgenland's red wines: Gault&Millau crowns the best vintages of 2026
Wine lovers can breathe a sigh of relief! There is reason to be happy in Burgenland and on Leithaberg, because in... Gault&Millau wine guide 2026 these regions top the list of the best red wines. With top ratings and great potential, the winemakers show that they have a good knack for excellent red wines.
The top 2 red wines, which received an impressive 98 points, come from Georg Prieler and Andreas Kollwentz. Prieler impresses with his Blaufränkisch Leithaberg DAC Ried Goldberg 2022, which is available for 68 euros. With its cuvée red Steinzeiler 2022, for 73 euros, Kollwentz also presents an outstanding wine that is worth discovering.
The best red wines at a glance
These are the other highly rated wines that make connoisseurs' hearts beat faster:
- Dorli Muhr: Blaufränkisch Carnuntum DAC Ried Spitzerberg Obere Spitzer 1ÖTW 2022, 97 Punkte, Preis: 120 Euro.
- Wachter-Wiesler: Blaufränkisch Eisenberg DAC Ried Saybritz 2022, 97 Punkte, Preis: 65 Euro.
- Gernot und Heike Heinrich: Cuvée rot Salzberg 2019, 97 Punkte, Preis: 68 Euro.
- Gesellmann: Cuvée rot G 2021, 97 Punkte, Preis: k.A.
- Familie Reinisch: Pinot Noir Ried Kästenbaum 2020, 96 Punkte, Preis: 75,90 Euro.
- Dorli Muhr: Blaufränkisch Carnuntum DAC Ried Spitzerberg Obere Roterd 1ÖTW 2022, 96 Punkte, Preis: 85 Euro.
- Feiler-Artinger: Blaufränkisch Leithaberg DAC Ried Oberer Wald 2022, 96 Punkte, Preis: 32,50 Euro.
- Georg Prieler: Blaufränkisch Leithaberg DAC Ried Marienthal 2022, 96 Punkte, Preis: 65 Euro.
These wines are not only delicious in terms of taste, but also reflect the artistry and commitment of the winemakers in the region.
Key events in the wine world
Already on November 25, 2024, the Gault&Millau wine guide Germany 2025 ceremoniously presented. Over 700 pages long, the compendium includes over 6,000 rated wines and more than 650 wineries. This edition also included natural and non-alcoholic wines on the evaluation agenda for the first time, representing an important step towards diversity.
The guide not only honors exceptional wines, but also notable personalities in the wine world, such as the wine personality of the year Dr. Katharina Prüm from the Joh. Jos winery. Prüm in Moselle. Further honors, including Collection of the Year and Cooperative of the Year, underline the committed craftsmanship of the winemakers.
A look into the future of wine
The “Next Generation 2025” section honors up-and-coming talent in the wine industry. Names like Felix Heimes from the Würtzberg winery and Anika Hattemer-Müller from the Matthias Müller winery show that the future of wine production looks promising. The diversity and constant development in the wine world offer plenty of inspiration for both newcomers and experienced connoisseurs.
For anyone who would like to try it for themselves, the Gault&Millau wine guide also offers a selection of inexpensive wines under 15 euros and has a special one Spirits special integrated, in which the best spirits are rated.
The Gault&Millau Wine Guide 2025 is now available in stores, and the results of the tastings can be easily accessed via the “Gault&Millau by Henris” app. Anyone looking for new taste experiences will find valuable guidance here.