Pagetitle Startseite

February 1, 2012

Austria's top winemakers in Paris

More than 200 wine professionals of leading restaurants and vinotheques tasted wines from 43 Austrian wine estates at a presentation... Read more

January 5, 2012

Wine Exports Surpass Estimates – New Sales Record Reached

Austria's winemakers achieve highest-ever average price - Austria's wine sector keeps sailing on its successful course. Even after two... Read more

November 16, 2011

Austrian Wine Marketing Board at 25 - The Quarter-Century-Long Success Story of Austrian Wine

One locomotive of the Austrian wine sector is the Austrian Wine Marketing Board. And it is one of the most powerful institutions in the... Read more

Taste of Culture

Austrian Wines have been garnering accolades from experts and wine lovers from all over the world. They have also shown their potential in many international blind tastings...read more
1. The Climate

Austrias special geographical position contributes to the uni-queness of our wines. Nowhere on earth are great wines more refreshing or refreshing wines more distinctively delicious...read more
2. The Land

Our wine regions are some of the most beautiful in the world. And like their wines, each is very distinctive. The exciting diversity of Austrias wines is enhanced by the... read more
3. The Grapes

Austria has incredible terroirs for Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Muskateller and Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc), as well as other international favorites like Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. read more
4. The Culture

Wine has been a part of Austrias culture for more than two millennia. Even today, there are Roman cellars, medieval villa-ges and Baroque monasteries and estates found throughout our...read more
5. The People

Todays young winemakers have been taking their home-grown experience even further, by combining what they have learned at home with even more knowledge gained from working... read more
6. The Respect for Nature

Around three-quarters of all wineries here participate in a minimum-intervention program (integrated production) supported by the Austrian government and the EU. And most of our grapes... read more
7. The Food Pairing

Austrian Wines fit brilliantly to a vast array of food styles from all around the world everything from Continental European to Mediterranean to Asian, and from Ethnic to Fusion. read more

March 16, 2011

Great Britain, Financial Times, "A new Austrian Empire?", Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson MW, undoubtedly one of the world's leading and most influencial wine authorities, also has a liking for Austrian red wines. Read more

Vineyards in the wine region Weinviertel in Niederösterreich (Lower Austria)

08.02.2012
Austrian Tasting London, London
13.02.2012 - 17.02.2012
Prodexpo 2012, Moscow
01.03.2012
Presentation 'Wein Burgenland', Linz
04.03.2012 - 06.03.2012
ProWein 2012 - International Trade Fair Wines and Spirits, Düsseldorf
06.03.2012 - 09.03.2012
Foodex Tokyo, Tokyo

Eisenberg /Südburgenland

The smallest wine-growing area of Burgenland has plenty to offer. Its approx. 500 hectares of vineyards yield terroir wines par excellence. Especially the Blaufränkisch from the Eisenberg DAC. Read more
Mittelburgenland

Blaufränkisch is the leading grape in the Mittelburgenland wine-growing area. And the typicity of Mittelburgenland DAC wines reflects the distinctive Blaufränkisch aroma of wild berries. Read more
Leithaberg / Neusiedlersee-Hügelland

The great white wines come from chalky soils of the Leithaberg DAC area. But also the Blaufränkisch growing throughout this area matures into fine terroir wines - like the red Leithaberg DAC. Read more
Neusiedlersee

The area on the eastern shore of the vast, shallow Lake Neusiedl is home to one of the world’s best terroirs for sweet wines such as Beerenauslesen (BA) and Trockenbeerenauslesen (TBA). Read more
Burgenland

Burgenland, Austria’s easternmost federal state and home of the famous steppe lake, the Neusiedlersee, has a long common border with Hungary. The quality wine designation Burgenland represents a broad spectrum. Read more
Wachau

The narrow Danube valley between Melk and Krems is also a World Heritage Site. The 1,350 hectares of vineyards - mostly on steep terraces - feature mainly Grüner Veltliner and Riesling. Read more
Niederösterreich (Lower Austria)

With the Danube river as its lifeline, the federal state of Niederösterreich (Lower Austria) is Austria’s biggest quality wine region. Here, numerous grape varieties are made into a wide range of wine styles. Read more
Kremstal

The vineyards of the Kremstal are divided into three different zones: the beautiful historic town of Krems and the rocky Kremstal valley itself. But its uniting elements are the world-class Kremstal DAC whites made from Grüner Veltliner and Riesling. Read more
Kamptal

Its name refers to the Kamp river. And with approx. 3,800 hectares and numerous ἀne wine estates, the Kamptal is one of Austria’s most successful areas in export markets. Read more
Wagram

This loess-rich wine-growing area, with approx. 2,450 hectares, is divided into two zones. North of the Danube, the Wagram is the mecca of loess vineyards ideally suited for refined Grüner Veltliners. Read more
Traisental

Austria’s youngest wine-growing area is also one of its smallest (790 ha). The best producers with their typically spicy Traisental DAC Grüner Veltliner and Rieslings have gained international accolades. Read more
Weinviertel

The Weinviertel is Austria’s largest specific wine-growing area. It has a wide range of grape varieties. But its main ingredient for success is Grüner Veltliner, especially when it reveals its typical “peppery” character. Read more
Thermenregion

Here, 2.196 hectares of vineyards lie at the edge of the Vienna Woods. In the northern section, fruit driven, yet full-bodied white wine dominates with the indigenous varieties Zierfandler and Rotgipfler. Read more
Carnuntum

The treasures of the historic Carnuntum vineyards are remarkable – especially the Zweigelt-based red wines that reflect regional typicity. The red wine assets range from lush and fruity Rubin Carnuntum to powerful cuvées. Read more
Steiermark (Styria)

The Steiermark, with its extremely steep vineyards, is one of Europe’s most beautiful wine-growing areas and produces some of the world’s best Sauvignon Blancs. Read more
Südoststeiermark

A number of small wine islands on the slopes of extinct volcanoes, lend special flair to the landscape of Southeastern Styria. Growing in the approx. 1,400 hectares of vineyards here is an extensive range of grape varieties. Read more
Südsteiermark

Southern Styria’s vineyards lacing steep slopes characterize one of the world’s most charming wine landscapes. Providing a spectacular view is the South Styrian Wine Road. Read more
Weststeiermark

In the romantic Weststeiermark approx. 500 hectares vine are dedicated to the Blauer Wildbacher variety, from which one of the most unique terroir wines is produced: Schilcher. Read more
Wien (Vienna)

With approx. 600 hectares of vineyards within the city limits, wine plays an important economic role in the Austrian capital. The excellent range of wines here include Grüner Veltliner and delicious red wines as well. Read more