Weingut Leininger

The winery is located in the municipality of Eibelstadt (Maindreieck area) in the German wine-growing region of Franconia. The traditional family business has been growing wine since the 17th century, with the family coat of arms dating back to 1594. In 1994, a new wine cellar, barrel cellar and storage cellar was put into operation. Today the business is run by Dirk Engelmann. Son Florian Engelmann grew up in the winery and has been responsible for wine cultivation and development since 2016. Florian's arrival has also changed the appearance and direction of the winery. The vineyards cover ten hectares of vines in the single vineyard sites Eibelstadter Mönchsleite with 60% of the area, Eibelstadter Kapellenberg, Randersackerer Sonnenstuhl and Frickenhäuser Kapellenberg. They are planted with the white wine varieties Silvaner (40%), Riesling, Müller-Thurgau, Scheurebe, Bacchus, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Traminer, Rieslaner and Albalonga, as well as the red wine varieties Pinot Noir, Domina and Regent.

The steep slopes are cultivated almost exclusively by hand. Self-imposed low yields are an important quality criterion. The wines are matured either in stainless steel, large or small wooden barrels, or occasionally in concrete vats. The winery is a member of Frank & Frei.