2014-11-06
Difficult weather conditions, persistent rainfalls and fewer sunshine hours demanded scrupulous care and extensive work in the vineyards from Austria's winemakers this year, so that healthy and ripe grapes could be harvested. The wine grape volume will be once again below the long term average, but we can look forward to an Austrian 2014 vintage with fresh, very fruity and pleasantly drinkable…
2014-11-06
Difficult weather conditions, persistent rainfalls and fewer sunshine hours demanded scrupulous care and extensive work in the vineyards from Austria's winemakers this year, so that healthy and ripe grapes could be harvested. The wine grape volume will be once again below the long term average, but we can look forward to an Austrian 2014 vintage with fresh, very fruity and pleasantly drinkable…
2014-11-04
Amidst the inspiring splendour of the Stift Klosterneuburg abbey, the new wine of the 2014 Austrian vintage was officially blessed by Abbot Primate and Provost Bernhard Backovsky on November 4th. The Taufwein, or blessed wine, was bestowed with the name Samtosha* by the recipients of the Austrian Bacchus Prize 2014, Herbert Prohaska and Regina Meij. Federal Minister Andrä Rupprechter, Regional…
2014-11-04
Amidst the inspiring splendour of the Stift Klosterneuburg abbey, the new wine of the 2014 Austrian vintage was officially blessed by Abbot Primate and Provost Bernhard Backovsky on November 4th. The Taufwein, or blessed wine, was bestowed with the name Samtosha* by the recipients of the Austrian Bacchus Prize 2014, Herbert Prohaska and Regina Meij. Federal Minister Andrä Rupprechter, Regional…
2014-11-04
Amidst the inspiring splendour of the Stift Klosterneuburg abbey, the new wine of the 2014 Austrian vintage was officially blessed by Abbot Primate and Provost Bernhard Backovsky on November 4th. The Taufwein, or blessed wine, was bestowed with the name Samtosha* by the recipients of the Austrian Bacchus Prize 2014, Herbert Prohaska and Regina Meij. Federal Minister Andrä Rupprechter, Regional…
2014-10-16
It's young, fresh, fruity and so alive! The Junger Österreicher, Austria's most famous young wine brand, is once again in season, and offers tremendous diversity in the glasses of the Austrian wine scene.
2014-10-16
It's young, fresh, fruity and so alive! The Junger Österreicher, Austria's most famous young wine brand, is once again in season, and offers tremendous diversity in the glasses of the Austrian wine scene.
2014-10-16
It's young, fresh, fruity and so alive! The Junger Österreicher, Austria's most famous young wine brand, is once again in season, and offers tremendous diversity in the glasses of the Austrian wine scene.
2014-09-19
Persistent rain and fewer hours of sunshine during the first weeks of September have left Austrian winemakers with even more work to do in the vineyards. The harvest volume estimate of 2.5 million hl made at the end of August can no longer be expected.
2014-09-19
Persistent rain and fewer hours of sunshine during the first weeks of September have left Austrian winemakers with even more work to do in the vineyards. The harvest volume estimate of 2.5 million hl made at the end of August can no longer be expected.
2014-09-19
Persistent rain and fewer hours of sunshine during the first weeks of September have left Austrian winemakers with even more work to do in the vineyards. The harvest volume estimate of 2.5 million hl made at the end of August can no longer be expected.
2014-09-04
Beautiful weather during the flowering period and sufficient rainfall during the Summer months set the stage for very good results so far in 2014: after a number of small harvests, a total volume of 2.5 million hectoliters – somewhat higher than the long term average – is expected. Assuming that meticulous care was employed during the generally wet vegetation period over the last few weeks,…
2014-09-04
Beautiful weather during the flowering period and sufficient rainfall during the Summer months set the stage for very good results so far in 2014: after a number of small harvests, a total volume of 2.5 million hectoliters – somewhat higher than the long term average – is expected. Assuming that meticulous care was employed during the generally wet vegetation period over the last few weeks,…
2014-09-04
Beautiful weather during the flowering period and sufficient rainfall during the Summer months set the stage for very good results so far in 2014: after a number of small harvests, a total volume of 2.5 million hectoliters – somewhat higher than the long term average – is expected. Assuming that meticulous care was employed during the generally wet vegetation period over the last few weeks,…
2014-08-13
Fresh, fruity, light and animated. Or sparkling white, red or rosé with a fine perlage. That's what ideal Summer wines should be! Giving that holiday feeling on mild Summer evenings in the garden or on the terrace. And of course they make refreshing culinary companions to Summer dishes such as roasted chanterelles and an assortment of salads, antipasti and many more delightful classics.
2014-08-13
Fresh, fruity, light and animated. Or sparkling white, red or rosé with a fine perlage. That's what ideal Summer wines should be! Giving that holiday feeling on mild Summer evenings in the garden or on the terrace. And of course they make refreshing culinary companions to Summer dishes such as roasted chanterelles and an assortment of salads, antipasti and many more delightful classics.
2014-08-13
Fresh, fruity, light and animated. Or sparkling white, red or rosé with a fine perlage. That's what ideal Summer wines should be! Giving that holiday feeling on mild Summer evenings in the garden or on the terrace. And of course they make refreshing culinary companions to Summer dishes such as roasted chanterelles and an assortment of salads, antipasti and many more delightful classics.
2014-08-07
Sustainability has been an important theme in agriculture for many years – and lately, it has been gaining stature in viticulture as well. Now the Austrian Winegrowers’ Association, after many years of groundwork, is making available to the Austrian wine sector an online tool which, for the time being, can be used by winemakers for self-assessment. In Winter 2014/2015, certification will also be…
2014-08-07
Sustainability has been an important theme in agriculture for many years – and lately, it has been gaining stature in viticulture as well. Now the Austrian Winegrowers’ Association, after many years of groundwork, is making available to the Austrian wine sector an online tool which, for the time being, can be used by winemakers for self-assessment. In Winter 2014/2015, certification will also be…
2014-08-07
Sustainability has been an important theme in agriculture for many years – and lately, it has been gaining stature in viticulture as well. Now the Austrian Winegrowers’ Association, after many years of groundwork, is making available to the Austrian wine sector an online tool which, for the time being, can be used by winemakers for self-assessment. In Winter 2014/2015, certification will also be…
2014-08-06
Expert jury reinforces the Austrian Quality Sparkling Wine category. At the end of June, SALON Österreich Wein again celebrated the 260 best wines from the biggest wine competition in Austria and awarded them the SALON Wein 2014 seal. Amongst them were ten SALON wines that were chosen via votes by sommeliers and experts from Austrian specialist wine magazines (the SALON Auserwählte), and 16 SALON…
2014-08-06
Expert jury reinforces the Austrian Quality Sparkling Wine category. At the end of June, SALON Österreich Wein again celebrated the 260 best wines from the biggest wine competition in Austria and awarded them the SALON Wein 2014 seal. Amongst them were ten SALON wines that were chosen via votes by sommeliers and experts from Austrian specialist wine magazines (the SALON Auserwählte), and 16 SALON…
2014-08-06
Expert jury reinforces the Austrian Quality Sparkling Wine category. At the end of June, SALON Österreich Wein again celebrated the 260 best wines from the biggest wine competition in Austria and awarded them the SALON Wein 2014 seal. Amongst them were ten SALON wines that were chosen via votes by sommeliers and experts from Austrian specialist wine magazines (the SALON Auserwählte), and 16 SALON…
2014-06-17
At the invitation of the AWMB, more than 900 international wine professionals attend Austria's biggest wine fair - 15,000 visitors from all over the world flocked to the Hofburg palace in Vienna from June 14th to June 16th to attend this year's VieVinum, the biggest wine event in Austria. And once again, the international aspects were handled by the Austrian Wine Marketing Board (AWMB), who…
2014-06-17
At the invitation of the AWMB, more than 900 international wine professionals attend Austria's biggest wine fair - 15,000 visitors from all over the world flocked to the Hofburg palace in Vienna from June 14th to June 16th to attend this year's VieVinum, the biggest wine event in Austria. And once again, the international aspects were handled by the Austrian Wine Marketing Board (AWMB), who…
2014-06-17
At the invitation of the AWMB, more than 900 international wine professionals attend Austria's biggest wine fair - 15,000 visitors from all over the world flocked to the Hofburg palace in Vienna from June 14th to June 16th to attend this year's VieVinum, the biggest wine event in Austria. And once again, the international aspects were handled by the Austrian Wine Marketing Board (AWMB), who…
2014-06-03
Steep slopes, valleys, rolling hills, terraces and specific sites of the Austrian wine regions are features that belong to the visible charm of our country’s landscapes. Hidden beneath the soils the rocks usually are not visible, but they are of great importance to the winemakers because they influence significantly the choice of grape variety and vineyard management. Dr. Maria Heinrich, geologist…
2014-06-03
Steep slopes, valleys, rolling hills, terraces and specific sites of the Austrian wine regions are features that belong to the visible charm of our country’s landscapes. Hidden beneath the soils the rocks usually are not visible, but they are of great importance to the winemakers because they influence significantly the choice of grape variety and vineyard management. Dr. Maria Heinrich, geologist…
2014-06-03
Steep slopes, valleys, rolling hills, terraces and specific sites of the Austrian wine regions are features that belong to the visible charm of our country’s landscapes. Hidden beneath the soils the rocks usually are not visible, but they are of great importance to the winemakers because they influence significantly the choice of grape variety and vineyard management. Dr. Maria Heinrich, geologist…
2014-05-30
For the first time, Austrian wine scored a powerhouse performance at the Sommelier Wine Awards in the UK, coming away from the recent 2014 competition with a total of 41 medals. Most impressively, the 5 Gold medals awarded to Austria went not only to its heralded flagship white varieties, Grüner Veltliner and Riesling, but also to two red wines – a single-variety Blaufränkisch and a Blaufränkisch…
2014-05-30
For the first time, Austrian wine scored a powerhouse performance at the Sommelier Wine Awards in the UK, coming away from the recent 2014 competition with a total of 41 medals. Most impressively, the 5 Gold medals awarded to Austria went not only to its heralded flagship white varieties, Grüner Veltliner and Riesling, but also to two red wines – a single-variety Blaufränkisch and a Blaufränkisch…
2014-05-30
For the first time, Austrian wine scored a powerhouse performance at the Sommelier Wine Awards in the UK, coming away from the recent 2014 competition with a total of 41 medals. Most impressively, the 5 Gold medals awarded to Austria went not only to its heralded flagship white varieties, Grüner Veltliner and Riesling, but also to two red wines – a single-variety Blaufränkisch and a Blaufränkisch…
2014-05-28
It's that time again. Every two years, VieVinum – Austria's largest wine fair – is held in the Hofburg Palace in Vienna. And this year, it will take place June 14th - 16th. Not only is VieVinum the most important presentation of Austrian wine at home, but it also has come to prove economic significance in the heart of Europe. Around 520 exhibitors – from more than 400 domestic top winemakers to…
2014-05-28
It's that time again. Every two years, VieVinum – Austria's largest wine fair – is held in the Hofburg Palace in Vienna. And this year, it will take place June 14th - 16th. Not only is VieVinum the most important presentation of Austrian wine at home, but it also has come to prove economic significance in the heart of Europe. Around 520 exhibitors – from more than 400 domestic top winemakers to…
2014-05-28
It's that time again. Every two years, VieVinum – Austria's largest wine fair – is held in the Hofburg Palace in Vienna. And this year, it will take place June 14th - 16th. Not only is VieVinum the most important presentation of Austrian wine at home, but it also has come to prove economic significance in the heart of Europe. Around 520 exhibitors – from more than 400 domestic top winemakers to…
2014-05-13
DESPITE SMALLER HARVEST, AUSTRIA'S WINEMAKERS ACHIEVE ALL-TIME EXPORT REVENUE HIGH. - Austrian winemakers are looking back on 2013 as yet another successful export year. Just like in 2012, last year's harvest delivered a below-average quantity – but export revenues soared by 5% to 139 million euros. Also, because of the high share of bottled wine exports, an average export price of 3 euro/litre…
2014-05-13
DESPITE SMALLER HARVEST, AUSTRIA'S WINEMAKERS ACHIEVE ALL-TIME EXPORT REVENUE HIGH. - Austrian winemakers are looking back on 2013 as yet another successful export year. Just like in 2012, last year's harvest delivered a below-average quantity – but export revenues soared by 5% to 139 million euros. Also, because of the high share of bottled wine exports, an average export price of 3 euro/litre…
2014-05-13
DESPITE SMALLER HARVEST, AUSTRIA'S WINEMAKERS ACHIEVE ALL-TIME EXPORT REVENUE HIGH. - Austrian winemakers are looking back on 2013 as yet another successful export year. Just like in 2012, last year's harvest delivered a below-average quantity – but export revenues soared by 5% to 139 million euros. Also, because of the high share of bottled wine exports, an average export price of 3 euro/litre…
2014-05-07
Österreichische Post AG, the Austrian postal system, has released the third series of special stamps with the “Austria's Wine Regions” theme. This new series, issued on May 3rd, focuses on one of Austria's smallest wine regions, the Wachau. The two previous series showcased the Südsteiermark and Weinviertel regions. For the new Wachau series, the Wachau Kellerschössl – the region's landmark…
2014-05-07
Österreichische Post AG, the Austrian postal system, has released the third series of special stamps with the “Austria's Wine Regions” theme. This new series, issued on May 3rd, focuses on one of Austria's smallest wine regions, the Wachau. The two previous series showcased the Südsteiermark and Weinviertel regions. For the new Wachau series, the Wachau Kellerschössl – the region's landmark…
2014-05-07
Österreichische Post AG, the Austrian postal system, has released the third series of special stamps with the “Austria's Wine Regions” theme. This new series, issued on May 3rd, focuses on one of Austria's smallest wine regions, the Wachau. The two previous series showcased the Südsteiermark and Weinviertel regions. For the new Wachau series, the Wachau Kellerschössl – the region's landmark…
2014-05-07
The first Austrian wine to be rated with the highest score of 100 Parker Points by the online wine review of the American magazine The Wine Advocate – seen at erobertparker.com – is from the Wachau wine region. The “1995 Nikolaihof Vinothek Riesling” is the accoladed wine, which was bottled in April 2012 after being aged for 17 years in a large wooden barrel in the Nikolaihof's ancient wine…
2014-05-07
The first Austrian wine to be rated with the highest score of 100 Parker Points by the online wine review of the American magazine The Wine Advocate – seen at erobertparker.com – is from the Wachau wine region. The “1995 Nikolaihof Vinothek Riesling” is the accoladed wine, which was bottled in April 2012 after being aged for 17 years in a large wooden barrel in the Nikolaihof's ancient wine…
2014-05-07
The first Austrian wine to be rated with the highest score of 100 Parker Points by the online wine review of the American magazine The Wine Advocate – seen at erobertparker.com – is from the Wachau wine region. The “1995 Nikolaihof Vinothek Riesling” is the accoladed wine, which was bottled in April 2012 after being aged for 17 years in a large wooden barrel in the Nikolaihof's ancient wine…
2014-04-22
The picnic basket filled with scrumptious Schmankerl delicacies is ready. The bicycles are geared up for the first tour of the season, and the joy of a warm spring day in an Austrian vineyard can barely be contained! Austria's wine growing regions from Vienna to Steiermark and from Donauland to Südburgenland offer endlessly delightful adventures and experiences. All travel tips and advice are…
2014-04-22
The picnic basket filled with scrumptious Schmankerl delicacies is ready. The bicycles are geared up for the first tour of the season, and the joy of a warm spring day in an Austrian vineyard can barely be contained! Austria's wine growing regions from Vienna to Steiermark and from Donauland to Südburgenland offer endlessly delightful adventures and experiences. All travel tips and advice are…
2014-04-22
The picnic basket filled with scrumptious Schmankerl delicacies is ready. The bicycles are geared up for the first tour of the season, and the joy of a warm spring day in an Austrian vineyard can barely be contained! Austria's wine growing regions from Vienna to Steiermark and from Donauland to Südburgenland offer endlessly delightful adventures and experiences. All travel tips and advice are…
2014-04-04
The yearning for Spring is so strong. After a long gray Winter, nature is finally coming back to life. The days are becoming longer and the first Spring messengers are beginning to sprout from the earth and prepare us for the warm season. Even better, it's time for the vegetable season to make its debut - with asparagus. During its limited appearance, from April to June, the craving for all kinds…
2014-04-04
When the hussle and bussle of everyday life doesn't allow much opportunity for travelling to the South - it's not so bad! The culinary diversity of the Mediterranean kitchen is as popular as ever. And that's a good reason for the Austrian Wine Marketing Board (AWMB) to expand its series of culinary brochures – this time, with the theme Mediterranean Cooking & Austrian Wine. This much loved food…
2014-04-04
The yearning for Spring is so strong. After a long gray Winter, nature is finally coming back to life. The days are becoming longer and the first Spring messengers are beginning to sprout from the earth and prepare us for the warm season. Even better, it's time for the vegetable season to make its debut - with asparagus. During its limited appearance, from April to June, the craving for all kinds…