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© AWMB / Anna Stöcher Carnuntum The vineyards are situated between the Leitha mountain range and the Hainburg Mountains and are underlain on the one hand by deposits of the Paratethys Sea and the Pann

Moldanubian and Moravian Superunits  The Moldanubian and Moravian Superunits are deep portions of an ancient mountain range, which extended from central Europe over the Iberian Peninsula to the Appala

The scenic landscape of Austria has been significantly shaped by the main geological units: the highlands of the Waldviertel and Mühlviertel regions form part of the Bohemian Massif in the north, foll

There are three superordinate groups of rock differentiated by geology: solidification rocks or igneous rocks occur as intrusive rocks (plutonic rocks) or as extrusive rocks (volcanic rocks), deposits

Terroir is the much-discussed term that has a wealth of interpretations. On the positive side, the wines offer regional and often vineyard specific typicity and winemakers strive to move away from one

Even given the great diversity of Austria’s wines, they tend to exhibit a consistent characteristic that distinguishes them from those of other nations: an aromatic freshness, coupled with complete ph

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 r

© AWMB / Brunnbauer Niederösterreich (Lower Austria) Lower Austria includes the following large geological units: Moldanubian Superunit, Moravian Superunit, Molasse Zone, Vienna Basin, Waschberg Zone,

The origin of a wine is probably the most fundamental quality factor. The term ' terroir ' has become a much discussed slogan in recent years, and opinions differ on the question of “what is terroir ?

© AWMB / Lehmann Eisenberg Most of the vineyards are located on unconsolidated, mostly silty but also sandy or gravel, young lake and river deposits of the Styrian Basin, that extend toward the east i

© AWMB / Schramm Vulkanland Steiermark In the upper sector of the Vulkanland Steiermark , the vineyards on the south-east slope of Joglland near Hartberg are located on crystalline consolidated rocks

Southeast of the Austrian capital Vienna, the continuous influences of the warm Pannonain climate help define the character of the wines. In contrast to other areas, a fuller, rounded sense of body ch

Although the wine industry in Austria is concentrated in the two major winegrowing areas Weinland (the Danube area, Weinviertel and the Pannonian area) and Steirerland (the winegrowing regions in the

Minerals are the building blocks of rocks. Most rocks are formed of several minerals such as granite with feldspar, quartz and mica. Few rocks consist largely of only one mineral, such as limestone wi

The Steiermark, or Styria, has a very special culinary identity, with wine as its highlight. The typically Austrian freshness reaches its apotheosis in the landscapes of the hilly countryside. Nowhere

The Weinviertel , Austria’s northernmost winegrowing region, is home to the ‘ peppery ’ Grüner Veltliner . Because of its great size and clearly established boundaries – the Manhartsberg in the west,

From the Wachau in the west to Vienna, Grüner Veltliner and Riesling with firm structure are the dominant expressions. These wines bear the influence of warm Pannonian air wafting across the Wagram in