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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 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 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 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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 –…

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 –…

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 –…

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

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

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

Despite samller 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 more than 4% to 137.5 million euros.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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.

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.