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There are 14 red wine grape varieties classified for the production of quality wine in Austria, and approximately one-third of Austrian vineyard area is planted with red wine varieties. By far the most successful red wine variety is the Blauer Zweigelt, an Austrian crossing, of which there are many planted in regional vineyards. Other indigenous varieties include Blaufränkischand St. Laurent, which have already received international acclaim. International varieties, such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, are popular wines for blending with native Austrian red wine varieties.
Vineyard share of grape varieties in Austria
Figures in hectare
| Qualitätswein grape varieties red | Niederösterreich | Burgenland | Steiermark | Wien | Bergland | Total | Proportion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
341.15 | 61.76 | 9.21 | 5.37 | 0.44 | 417.92 | 0.9% | |
303.71 | 241.16 | 21.94 | 19.46 | 16.47 | 602.74 | 1.4% | |
420.79 | 0.92 | 0.32 | 2.61 | 0.15 | 424.79 | 1.0% | |
0.61 | 0.00 | 518.29 | 0.00 | 1.19 | 520.10 | 1.2% | |
143.14 | 2,394.08 | 9.08 | 3.21 | 0.57 | 2,550.08 | 5.8% | |
19.21 | 88.11 | 0.66 | 2.65 | 0.00 | 110.63 | 0.3% | |
196.36 | 350.54 | 12.60 | 7.58 | 1.57 | 568.66 | 1.3% | |
291.38 | 495.20 | 18.56 | 10.04 | 0.97 | 816.15 | 1.8% | |
16.18 | 37.12 | 1.15 | 0.04 | 0.08 | 54.57 | 0.1% | |
124.32 | 148.02 | 6.25 | 1.94 | 3.26 | 283.78 | 0.6% | |
3.38 | 3.74 | 1.34 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 8.46 | 0.0% | |
285.76 | 286.38 | 9.67 | 5.36 | 0.57 | 587.75 | 1.3% | |
36.07 | 108.39 | 3.06 | 1.28 | 1.16 | 149.97 | 0.3% | |
3,397.46 | 2,238.92 | 257.38 | 32.63 | 13.89 | 5,940.28 | 13.4% | |
Total Qualitätswein grape varieties red | 5,579.51 | 6,454.34 | 869.52 | 92.18 | 40.32 | 13,035.88 | 29.5% |
| Total varietal wine* red | 20.48 | 5.36 | 12.79 | 0.50 | 4.22 | 43.36 | 0.1% |
| Total other varieties red | 49.22 | 167.12 | 48.53 | 2.93 | 16.76 | 284.61 | 0.6% |
| Total area under vine red | 5,649.22 | 6,626.81 | 930.84 | 95.61 | 61.30 | 13,363.84 | 30.2% |
Source: Calculation by Austrian Wine based on data from BML/IACS (as at 3 July 2024). Moving annual total (MAT) from July 2023 to July 2024.
For the production of wine without protected designation of origin or geographical indication with designation of grape variety or vintage (“varietal wine”), the following red wine varieties are permitted for planting: Regent, Cabernet Jura, Pinot Nova (total: 43.36 ha; 0.1%).