2010-09-14
The largest specialist wine trade fair in the world, VINITALY/Verona took place this year from the 8th to the 12th of April. As a cultural city, Verona contributes significantly to the international activities of the location. The German and Austrian specialist public are happy to use the opportunity, together with business, to enjoy something of an Italian spring. And not for this alone is the…
2015-02-26
Austria's wine industry is optimising sustainability even further by introducing official certification for sustainable operating wineries and their wines.
2013-08-12
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…
2013-09-11
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…
2013-10-29
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…
2013-11-14
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…
2013-11-21
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.
2013-12-13
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…
2014-02-17
AWMB welcomes you with a new Lounge and fine cuisine from “Gruber’s” (Köln) in the Austrian Restaurant at ProWein 2014.
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…
2014-03-12
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 –…
2014-04-02
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…
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…
2014-05-30
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…
2014-04-22
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…
2014-05-07
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…
2014-05-28
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…
2014-06-03
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…
2014-06-17
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…
2014-08-06
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…
2014-08-07
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…
2014-08-13
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.
2015-01-14
From March 15th to March 17th, 2015, Düsseldorf, Germany, will once again become the center of the wine world with the holding of the renowned ProWein trade fair there. In attendance will be 350 Austrian winemakers, wine traders and partner firms, all presenting - in cooperation with the Austrian Wine Marketing Board (AWMB) - at the general stand of the Wirtschaftskammer Österreich (Austrian…
2015-02-26
Austria's wine industry is optimising sustainability even further by introducing official certification for sustainable operating wineries and their wines.
2015-03-02
The difficult weather conditions during the Summer and Autumn of 2014 were no secret. And they certainly left Austrian winemakers with their hands full as they did everything they could to pick healthy, ripe grapes in the vineyards. Ultimately, after loads of extra effort and much added expense, pleasurable, lean wines were finally achieved – but only through a small harvest, which, at…
2015-03-25
Austrian winemakers can certainly look back at a successful Austrian premiere of ProWein 2015 in the new hall 17. With 352 wineries, winemakers and spirit producers present, it was the largest Austrian participation in this fair with 5,000 square metres. Austria was also the fifth largest nation exhibiting at ProWein 2015. The Austrian Wine Marketing Board (AWMB), which had its own prominent…
2015-03-27
Two tried and true culinary pleasures come together once a year to create a very special Springtime flavour adventure! The freshly picked seasonal vegetable, asparagus, livens up the dining table - especially when served with Austrian wine. And with all of those healthy, vitamin-rich qualities, what a perfect way to get ready for Summer. Heavenly tips for the optimal pairing of asparagus and…
2015-05-18
The online certification tool “Sustainable Austria” that was introduced almost a year ago by our national viticultural association was received by the growers with great interest from the very beginning. Since the inception of the project, some 500 estates have registered to access the Internet application.
2015-06-03
The Austrian Wine Marketing Board (AWMB) sponsored an international gathering of wine industry professionals, who came and toured Austria’s wine country from the 30th of May to the 3rd of June. Some 165 wine journalists and critics, selected wine merchants and sommeliers – from a total of forty countries scattered all over the world – participated in the AWMB’s “Wine Summit” this year.
2015-03-16
Demand for wine from Austria climbs worldwide in 2014. The final figures just released by Statistik Austria confirm that new records were set in international wine exports for 2014. Export sales increased by an impressive six million Euros, which represents an unprecedented record of 145 million Euros.
2015-09-02
A hot summer is drawing gradually to its conclusion, and the first yellow-tinted leaves are beginning to appear as harbingers of the coming autumn’s eagerly anticipated display of colour. This also means that it’s getting close to the loveliest time of the year for travelling to Austria and experiencing its wines. You can find the most appealing routes at winetravelsinaustria.com!
2015-09-25
Wine law amendment enters into force on January 1st, 2016.
2016-07-21
The special issue postage stamp series of the Austrian federal mail service has already established a tradition: every year, a different Austrian wine-producing region is brought into focus. This year, the “Post” is presenting the Mittelburgenland, the region in the heart of Burgenland which is also known as “Blaufränkischland”.
2015-09-02
The quality this year is particularly high, and yields will be in the average - ‘This year’s crop of wine grapes has made it through a blisteringly hot summer, with desert-like days and tropical nights, in good condition. In terms of quantity, growers are anticipating a very satisfactory harvest, one that moreover is expected to yield material of high quality. Following the difficult vintage of…
2015-09-14
Each year since 2012, the Austrian National Postal Service has created a special edition of stamps dedicated to the wine-producing regions of Austria. The fourth stamp in the series was issued on 5 September 2015. In the space of 15 cubic centimetres, it presents the wine-growing region Carnuntum along with its marquee grape-variety Zweigelt and the Heidentor – symbol of the Carnuntum…
2016-01-27
At this year’s Travvy Awards, the ‘Academy Awards’ of the American travel industry, Austria was chosen as the best wine tourism destination in Europe!
2016-03-08
Austrian winegrowers and devotées of their wines can find plenty to be glad about in the 2015 vintage. Wines already tasted are impressive for their deep and ripe fruit, complex aromatics and sense of equilibrium, while wines still maturing in the cellars nurture expectations of top class and great potential. Winegrowing regions endured significant hail damage only in very isolated instances. The…
2016-04-04
The world’s greatest wine fair exceeded all expectations this year. The number of visitors – trade and press only – from 126 different nations reached a total of 55,000 – an increase of six percent compared with the previous year. Approximately half of the visitors travelled from other countries, in order to do business with a selection of the 6,200 exhibitors. Austria was certainly able to…
2018-09-21
From 11–15 March 2019, the prestigious world championship of the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale (A.S.I.) will be held in Antwerp, where Austrian wines will be leading the way.
2018-10-19
After years of behind-the-scenes preparation, the Austrian Sekt Gala on 22 October marks a new milestone in Austria’s Sekt history: the highest level of Austrian sparkling wine, Sekt g.U. Grosse Reserve, will be presented for the first time. With this, Austria will take its place conclusively among the ranks of top sparkling wine producers.
2018-11-06
This year’s harvest – the earliest ever recorded – will exceed the previous year's volume, with the most recent data from Statistik Austria estimating about 3.2 million hectolitres! Growers are certainly pleased with the fine quality of the grapes, which could for the most part be harvested this year without much concern over potential diseases.
2018-11-22
Four new white wine varieties are now permitted for Qualitätswein (quality wine) in Austria, via a collective amendment to Austrian wine law. Three of these are fungus-resistant new crossings known as PIWIs*.
2018-12-05
For many years now, Austria's largest ski alliance, Ski amadé, has been proud to offer outstanding culinary programmes. Focus is always placed on the regional products of local farmers, with special attention paid to wine. With their new gourmet skiing routes, one can now set off to enjoy the distinctive culinary highlights of each individual region.
2012-02-15
Austrian winemakers and the Austrian Wine Marketing Board (AWMB) invite you to the Austrian group exhibition at the Düsseldorf ProWein (March, 4th - 6th, 2012) in the halls 7.0 and 7.1. The AWMB's own stand C 13 is to be found in hall 7.0 and again is offering daily tastings with varying topical focuses.
2012-02-29
With the excellent vintage 2011, the Austrian Wine Marketing Board (AWMB) is launching a worldwide campaign, entitled "Cool Wines by the Glass". The new brochure of the same name presents the diversity of fresh Austrian wines and supports distributors in positioning these wines in by the glass programs.
2012-09-11
The international Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW), based in London, has announced the names of the latest recipients of the Master of Wine (MW), the most prestigious title in the world wine sector. Amongst them is the first Austrian since 2009 to achieve this title - Andreas Wickhoff MW has joined the exclusive circle of 300 international wine experts who are qualified for the highly venerated…
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…
2012-04-05
A decree issued by Austria's agricultural and environmental ministry has declared that, as of March 28 2012, certain region-typical quality wines from the Burgenland starting with the vintage 2011 can be released on the market under the appellation Neusiedlersee DAC.
2012-04-23
The next stop for Austria's cool wines super-show took place in the hip event location Venue One, in Chicago's West Loop area. There were 200 sommeliers and trade pros on hand in the afternoon to declare their ever-growing enthusiasm for Grüner Veltliner & Co. Public attendance in the evening was a great success as well, with 400 tickets sold!
2012-05-18
The VieVinum is Austria's largest and most prestigious wine fair, and is held every second year in the Vienna Hofburg. The biennial wine festival is open for three days during the end of May/beginning of June, and invites all wine enthusiasts to taste the new wines from over 400 Austrian producers and 100 international wine estates.