Our
Wine
7 Elements

Austria’s wines are now highly prized both by wine experts and wine lovers all around the world. There is a distinctive tension common to all these wines which should be emphasised, based on seven factors. Read more

Strategy for origin marketing

The category Qualitätswein stands at the centre of the Austrian wine industry's marketing strategy. Read more

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Producers &
Market
Producers

Our database contains detailed information on around 6,000 producers that bottle wine themselves. You can access specific information by using the search fields provided. Read more

Wines

Around 20,000 vintners cultivate grapevines and make their own wines at all levels of quality, and for all occasions. Use our database to find your favourite. Read more

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THE FIRST MASTER SOMMELIER EXAMINATION IN AUSTRIA

The Master Sommelier Diploma, which will be awarded at Klosterneuburg Abbey in August, is considered the highest honour to which a sommelier can aspire. Read more

Gallery

The Austrian wine-growing country from its best side. Images that make you want more, available to view and download. Read more

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Events
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- SALON
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Austrian Tasting Warsaw 2018

After some years off, the "Austrian Tasting" format returns to Warsaw. Read more

SALON

Having become Austria's most demanding wine challenge, the SALON Austrian Wine Awards was first held in 1988 and is now regarded as the Austrian national wine championship. Read more

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Partners
The Team

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The State Control Number and the Red-White-Red Capsule

Our Wine
Wine Law
State Control Number

Austrian Qualitätswein, regionally typical wines (DAC) and Austrian Prädikatswein have undergone two rigorous inspections, firstly through a chemical analysis and additionally through a tasting commission by qualified and state authorised wine tasters.

The regionally typical DAC wines are examined further, to confirm their regional typicity. The state control number in conjunction with the red-white-red (representing the Austrian flag) capsule are proof of these arduous and rigorous quality control measures.