Franz Leth, the second-generation owner of Austria’s Weingut Leth, visited Helsinki to present the winery’s wines and a new sparkling non-alcoholic drink. He also brought news from the family winery, which is celebrating its 65th anniversary, has opened a new event space in Austria and has received recognition for one of its wines in Finland.
During the day, professionals working in restaurant wine sales explored Leth’s wines and heard the stories behind them directly from the producer. In the evening, a tasting at Fiksuviinibaari offered a chance to compare older and newer vintages of Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, Roter Veltliner and Pinot Noir. The Fiksuviinibaari pop-up is open until December 19th at Victor’s Krog restaurant in Helsinki.
A surprise highlight of the tastings was Leth Spritztour Verjus, a sparkling non-alcoholic grape drink. It is made from tart verjus juice pressed from unripe grapes, blended with ripe grape juice whose sweetness comes from naturally occurring grape sugars. Added carbonation provides the bubbles.
Spritztour is therefore not a wine that has had its alcohol removed, but a drink that is non-alcoholic from the outset. Its production follows the rhythm of the harvest: the verjus juice is made once a year from unripe grapes during the autumn harvest season.
The German word Spritztour means “joyride” – a fitting name for a sparkling drink that invites you on a refreshing journey of flavour. Guests at the Helsinki events were among the first in the world to taste the newcomer, which received an enthusiastic welcome. Leth Spritztour Verjus will be available in Finland by January 2027 at the latest.
A new event space where wine meets hospitality
Completed to mark Leth’s 65th anniversary, the new event space in the Wagram wine region brings together the things at the heart of the winery: wine, enjoyment and hospitality. Opened after months of planning and construction, the space can accommodate up to 40 guests, indoors and outdoors. The new facilities create opportunities for memorable experiences and gatherings centered around Leth’s wines.
Simply Wow! receives recognition in Finland
The anniversary year has also brought competition success: Leth Simply Wow! 2025 won bronze in Viinilehti’s Organic White Wine of the Year 2026 competition. Made from Riesling, Grüner Veltliner and Roter Veltliner, the white wine brings together three grape varieties rooted in Austria’s winemaking tradition.