A Taste of Culture
Presenting Austria's Wine Country
Small is beautiful – that is what best describes Austrian wine, when put into an international perspective. Read more
Our Wine
Climate & Soil
These are the key elements of a wine-growing area.
The soils shape the wines, and plays a role in its character and quality. Two extremes of soils are found, the light, and aerated to the deep-set and dense soil. Read more
Grape varieties
White & Red
There are 35 classified quality wine-making varieties in Austria. This rule applies to the field blends (Gemischte Satz) as well as to blended wines. Read more
Regions
Wine-growing regions and their features
The Federal states of Niederösterreich, Burgenland and the Steiermark are legally defined wine-growing regions. Read more
Wine Classifications
Quality Wines & CO
The majority of Austrian dry wine wines are either classic, medium-bodied versions (DAC, Federspiel) or the full-bodied wine category. Read more
DAC
The origin typical Qualitätsweine quality wines
Wines that are named and defined according to their origin, and the taste is unmistakably typical for an Austrian wine-growing region. Read more
Sustainability
The Austrians love the outdoors
... and accordingly, they treat nature with respect. It is therefore no surprise to learn that Austria is in pole position for organic cultivation. Read more