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Wild geht es zurzeit in den heimischen Küchen her. Denn die Wildsaison ist voll im Gang und verwöhnt Genussliebhaber mit hochkarätigen Wildspezialitäten aus direkter Umgebung. Und wie soll es auch anders sein, lässt sich österreichischer Wein gekonnt mit den saisonalen Wildspeisen präsentieren. Sowohl Weiß als auch Rot bis hin zu österreichischem Sekt und Rosé werden dem eleganten Speisenbegleiter…

Under the motto “The Ski amadé Trilogy of Enjoyment: tasty regional specialities, Austrian wines and magnificent pistes”, selected mountain lodges and restaurants in Ski amadé from now on are offering typical local dishes made from regional products. These tasty regional specialities are complemented by Austrian wines.

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…

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…

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.

Niederländerin leistet seit 20 Jahren Pionierarbeit für Wein aus Österreich. Die Niederlande zählen seit vielen Jahren zu den wichtigsten Exportmärkten für österreichische Winzer. Wesentlichen Anteil daran hat die Niederländerin und Österreich Protagonistin Regina Meij mit ihrem Weinhandel Imperial Wijnkoperij, der heuer sein 20-jähriges Firmenjubiläum feiert. Für ihre Leistungen wird ihr im…

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.

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,…

Wenn die Blätter leise und sanft von den Bäumen fallen und man beim Spaziergang das Knistern der getrockneten Herbstblätter vernimmt, hat sich der Sommer bereits zurückgezogen und dem Herbst die Türen geöffnet. Und dieser lässt mit seinen erstklassigen Köstlichkeiten wie dem saisonalen Sturm und einer Brettljause keine kulinarischen Wünsche offen. Denn Herbstzeit ist Ausflugszeit, Lesezeit,…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Der Sommer 2014 wird spannend: Österreich feiert weiterhin den Sieg des Eurovision Song Contests und die Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft 2014 steht vor der Tür. Das verspricht gute Laune, spannende Ereignisse und jede Menge Vergnügen. Für die passende Weinbegleitung an lauen Sommerabenden empfiehlt sich ein frisch-lebendiger G’Spritzter, natürlich mit österreichischem Qualitätswein.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Beginning next year, Halle 17 will be exclusively for Austria - Over the last decade, ProWein, in Düsseldorf, Germany, has developed into one of the most important wine fairs in the world. Together with the Austrian Economic Chambers, the Austrian Wine Marketing Board (AWMB) has been coordinating the participation at the fair of Austria's wineries and merchants, who have been exhibiting in Halle…

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At close to 2.4 million hectolitres, the total volume of the current Austrian vintage is just under the 5-year average, even though the main variety, Grüner Veltliner, had suffered from coulure damage due to bad weather during the flowering period. Despite the challenging weather conditions, all of the wine regions – through fine-tuned vineyard management and carefully selected harvest dates –…

Seit der Gründung des traditionsreichen SALON Österreich Wein im Jahre 1988 wird intensiv an der ständigen Weiterentwicklung des Wettbewerbs gearbeitet. Für den bevorstehenden SALON Österreich Wein 2014 lag der Fokus der Konzeptverbesserung auf der Kategorie des heimischen Sekts. Damit leistet der SALON Österreich Wein einen wichtigen Beitrag zur von der österreichischen Sektwirtschaft und der ÖWM…

AWMB welcomes you with a new Lounge and fine cuisine from “Gruber’s” (Köln) in the Austrian Restaurant at ProWein 2014.

Erfolge, Chancen, Stärken und Herausforderungen des österreichischen Weinmarktes standen rückblickend und prognostizierend beim diesjährigen Marketingtag für Winzer der Österreich Wein Marketing (ÖWM) am Programm. Zum dritten Mal ging er am 15. Jänner 2014 im Austria Center Vienna über die Bühne. Ein aufschlussreicher Tag für 400 Gäste, an dem nicht nur die Marktlage des österreichischen Weines…

Weinexporte nach Deutschland, dem Hauptexportmarkt für österreichische Weine, befinden sich im Umbruch. Das in Deutschland starke Billigsegment unter zwei Euro/Flasche Regalpreis kann von der österreichischen Weinwirtschaft aus Rentabilitätsgründen nicht mehr beliefert werden. Ziel der heimischen Weinwirtschaft ist es, die daraus resultierenden Absatzeinbußen in Höhe von über zehn Mio. Liter durch…

For Christmas, are your loved ones wishing only for some snow and a bit of rest? If so, then of course Christmas gifts for them could be harmless classics like socks or pajamas; or for something a little more adventurous, perhaps a patterned tie or even a gift voucher. However - a truly special present reflects the character of the receiver as well as the style of the giver. That's why Austrian…

This winter, Ski amadé and Austrian Wine Marketing (ÖWM) are launching the third initiative under the slogan "Austria's greatest ski paradise presents the best in Austrian wine", with the aim of promoting gourmet culture in the mountains. Ambitious ski hut landlords, who are connoisseurs of quality wines and thus offer a diverse range of high-quality Austrian wines, will be recognised and…

Over the past 20 years more than 600 Weinakademiker from 25 different countries have graduated from the Weinakademie Österreich. The alumni association “Club of Weinakademiker” has evolved into a vibrant international wine network and is a platform for continuing professional development.

The 2013 vintage was a tricky year for Austria’s winemakers. More recently it was the predictions for the small harvest, which at 2.25 million hectolitres is approximately seven percent less than the five year average. Before this, fluctuations in weather conditions caused vineyards to develop at varying stages. This left winemakers faced with the challenge of determining the optimal time of…

Gerd Hoffmann und „die Tschebulls“ aus Hamburg erhalten den Bacchuspreis. Weinbaupräsident und Wein-Urgestein Josef Pleil übergibt sein Amt an Johannes Schmuckenschlager und erhält den Ehrenring des österreichischen Weinbauverbandes.

An exclusive Grüner Veltliner vertical tasting, “Austrian Monuments: Four Decades of Great Grüner Veltliner”, was attended by a select panel of journalists and wine experts at the renowned three star restaurant, Le Bernardin, in New York on October 23rd. Organised by the Austrian Wine Marketing Board (AWMB), the tasting panel counted Jancis Robinson MW (Financial Times), David Schildknecht (The…

Wenn die Weingärten nach der Weinlese nun langsam zur Ruhe kommen herrscht Hochbetrieb in den heimischen Kellern. Wetterkapriolen wie schwierige Bedingungen zur Weinblüte im Juni, langanhaltende Trockenheit und Hitze im Sommer, gefolgt von einem kühlen Herbst haben den österreichischen Winzern bisher ihr ganzes Können und Know-How abverlangt, um reife und gesunde Trauben zu ernten. Doch jetzt…

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Difficult weather conditions during the flowering period combined with a prolonged drought with consistently high temperatures during vegetation, will likely result in the fourth consecutive Austrian wineharvest with a below-average yield. A volume of 2.4 million hectoliters is expected for the 2013 harvest. But because high temperatures in July and August spurred a rapid ripening process, very…

Austrian wine is ready to be discovered - from the vineyards where the grapes ripen under the sun to the cellars of every winemaker. More than 2 million overnight stays of wine and culinary holiday makers are already recorded annually in the domestic tourism sector, and further growth is expected. To make the individual wine journeys in Austria's most beautiful wine regions even easier, the…

Österreichischer Wein ist ein Jahrtausend altes Kulturgut und als solches nimmt es in der laufenden Diskussion zum Alkoholkonsum eine Sonderstellung ein. Als landwirtschaftliches Produkt unterliegt Wein natürlichen, jährlichen Schwankungen und beinhaltet im Anbau den wichtigen Aspekt der Landschaftspflege.

The Wiener Gemischte Satz is one of Austria's most traditional wines. And over the last ten years, this special field blend has undergone a long-deserved renaissance, thanks to the strict quality policy and new cultivation regulations mainly pushed by the group of Viennese winemakers known as WienWein. The significance of Wiener Gemischter Satz as the showpiece of Vienna's wine sector combined…

After a long period of negotiations, Austria's National Council approved, by necessary majority, the modifications to be made to the Agramarkt Austria law and the national wine law regarding wine marketing funding. The approvals were made at the beginning of July, on the last day of the current legislative period.

When the days are sunny and the evenings pleasantly mild, gardens are wafting with the scents of a barbeque, seducing the appetites of outdoor epicureans. Grilling is not only one of the gentlest ways of cooking delicious foods, but it's also an excellent reason for bringing good friends together. And wines to match make it all complete! For the grill-meister, there is a wide range of Austrian…

Der SALON Österreich Wein ist Österreichs beste Quelle für Weinentdeckungen und etablierte Wein-Stars und prämiert die 260 besten Weine des Landes. Jedes Jahr bringt der SALON Österreich Wein einen spannenden Querschnitt von Weinen aus Österreichs härtestem Weinwettbewerb: Ein Mix aus alt, bekannt und neu, quer durch die heimische Weinlandschaft Österreichs, erstmals sogar bis nach Kärnten. Das…

Österreichische Post AG, the Austrian postal system, released the second part of its special series, “Austria's Wine Regions”, on May 24th. The new series focuses on the Südsteiermark region in the south of Austria and one its most important grape varieties, Sauvignon Blanc. This follows the first series, which highlighted the Weinviertel wine region in the north.

Wer mag ihn nicht? Der G’spritzte – das ultimative Erfrischungsgetränk eignet sich bestens für jede Jahreszeit. Für die Österreicher ist das Gemisch aus Wein und Wasser von der österreichischen Ess- und Trinkkultur nicht mehr wegzudenken. Denn seine Vielfältigkeit ist groß und sein Genuss in Maßen animierend und erfrischend.

The preliminary export figures released by Statistik Austria for March 2013 show that sales revenues for Austria’s domestic wine sector reached yet another historic record in 2012. According to the figures, the total volume of exports reached 47.1 million liters with a total value of € 131.1 million, each reflecting an increase of approximately 5% over last year’s totals. This is highly…

Mit einem Anteil von ca. 60 % aller Exporterlöse ist und bleibt Deutschland der mit Abstand wichtigste Exportmarkt für Österreichs Wein. Im letzten Jahrzehnt wiesen die Importzahlen des Statistischen Bundesamtes Wiesbaden (DESTATIS) und die Exportzahlen der Statistik Austria (ÖSTAT), die im Unterschied auch Reexporte nicht österreichischer Weine enthalten, eine ähnlich positive Entwicklung auf.…

When the first asparagus dishes are featured on restaurant menus and signboards, and the vineyards are showing their first fresh green hues, wine and asparagus lovers are in total bliss. Because there is nothing like the right wine with the right asparagus dish to create one of Spring's most unforgettable palate pleasures.