The indigenous Roter Veltliner plays a vital role within the Veltliner Family, and is the parent variety of Neuburger , Zierfandler and Rotgipfler . The Roter Veltliner is predominantly in Wagram prob
This king of white wine varieties is thought to historically derive from a wild vine that flourished in the Rhine Valley, and has been selected and developed over the years. In Austria, the varietal r
Neuburger is particularly found in drier areas such as the Thermenregion . In Burgenland it may be used alongside Pinot Blanc , Chardonnay and Grüner Veltliner for white Leithaberg DAC . probably Wach
This is a very old variety that dates back to the ancient world and comes from around the Mediterranean region. This true globetrotter is the lively and spicy representative of the enlarged Muscat fam
The Muskat-Ottonel is a more recent addition to the ancient Muscat family, and was cultivated from a seedling in France, and is thought to be a crossing of Chasselas and an undetermined Muscat variety
The crossing made by Norbert Becker (Staatliches Weinbauinstitut Freiburg) is a fungus-resistant variety. Parcels planted to this vine are found primarily in Steiermark. Freiburg, Germany a crossing o
The Müller-Thurgau is a crossing of Riesling x Madeleine Royale created by Swiss botanist Hermann Müller from the canton of Thurgau. Germany, Geisenheim Research Center New breed from Riesling x Chass
The Jubiläumsrebe (literally Centenary vine ) is a new crossing created by Professor Zweigelt in 1922. The variety derives from Grey Portugieser x Frühroter Veltliner, and is only cultivated in minute
Austria's most significant white wine variety is Grüner Veltliner , which most probably derives from a crossing with Traminer . The second parent remains unconfirmed, but it is thought to be a Century
The Pinot Gris is the most comprehensible link between Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc within the large Pinot family. It has been cultivated in Austria since the 14th Century. probably France Mutation of t
This indigenous Italian grape variety is likely related to the Gelber Muskateller. It was first adopted among the permitted varieties for Austria in 2018. northern Italy probably a crossing of Gelber
The white Goldburger variety is a new Austrian crossing by Professor Fritz Zweigelt from the viticultural school in Klosterneuburg, and is Orangetraube x Welschriesling . Austria, LFZ Klosterneuburg :
Furmint – the main variety used in the Tokaji wine-growing region – has been approved as a Qualitätswein grape in Austria since 1987, but it only occupies a very small area under vine . In Rust, a few
This very old variety is a crossing of Roter Veltliner x Sylvaner , and is regarded as being typically Austrian. In recent years, it has lost significance, and is mostly sold as table grapes , as a yo
The unoaked Chardonnay displays pronounced fruit aromas of apple, quince and some tropical notes. When fermented or matured in oak barrels, the wine develops buttery and toasty aromas, a richness and
The Blütenmuskateller is a Russian crossing from the year 1947, one of the fungus-resistant varieties . It was first added to the register of grape varieties in 2013. Russia a crossing of Severnyj x M
Austrians love nature and, as a result, they treat it with the greatest of respect. Environmental protection, water purity, healthy and GMO-free food, biodiversity and the efficient use of energy and
The “ Sustainable Austria ” certification programme, developed by the Austrian Winegrowers’ Association, provides grape growers and wine producers with the opportunity to evaluate the sustainability o
They are fresh , young, full of verve and bursting with new ideas. Yes, these youngsters have a lot of energy and may step on a few toes from time to time, but they are taking viticulture to the next
Wine has been a part of Austrian culture for over two thousand years. Roman cellars, medieval villages, baroque monasteries and castles are all part of the typical landscape of the wine-growing region
Internationally successful varieties such as Riesling , Sauvignon Blanc , Gelber Muskateller, Pinot Blanc , Chardonnay , Pinot Noir , Merlot and Cabernet all ripen in particular regions and vineyards
Austria is a relaxed country that offers an unparalleled quality of life. This is one of the key reasons why Austria has become a globally renowned destination for tourism. Many holidaymakers view Aus
Organic viticulture centres around the promotion of healthy, fertile soil by advocating responsible soil cultivation methods and plant protection products and strengtheners of natural origin , with th
Integrated viticulture is a production method used for the growing of high- quality grapes, wine and other grape products on a commercial scale. This concept focuses primarily on the protection of hum
Intensely dark, powerful red wines with a high alcohol content may have been all the rage in the 1990s and 2000s, but today’s trend leans towards lively , delicate wines displaying varietal typicity .
Biodynamic agriculture is the “original form” of modern-day organic farming. It is based on the work carried out by Austrian anthroposophist Rudolf Steiner in the 1920s. Biodynamics is based on the id
The Rosalia wine-growing region is situated on the eastern slope of the Rosalia Mountains, which extend along the border between Lower Austria and Burgenland . The Pannonian climate and loam soils off
Um Übersichtlichkeit zu bieten, sind hier die Weinstile laut ÖWM in Kurzfassung wiedergegeben. Für die Kombination mit den verschiedenen Käsegruppen werden Weinkategorien nach diesem Schema gewählt. I
Qualitätswein ( quality wine) stands at the centre of the Austrian wine industry’s marketing strategy. Wines of this quality can be identified by the federal inspection number and the red-white-red ba
Wine production in Austria is not only found in the wine-growing areas of " Weinland " (to include Niederösterreich, Burgenland and Wien ) and " Steirerland " (Steiermark), but also in every other fed
Due to more favourable climatic conditions most wine-growing regions are located in the eastern part of the country. You will however find winegrowing to a smaller extent all over the rest of Austria
For many years now, archaeologists have been digging up evidence of ancient Roman culture from Carnuntum ’s soils. While the ground is indeed rich in history, the region’s vines provide modern-day tre
Weststeiermark may only have approximately 660 hectares of land under vine , but the wine-growing families here cultivate them diligently to create an astonishing variety of products: polished white w
Viticulture in a city? Often, urban vineyards serve no other purpose than attracting tourists – but not in Vienna! The city’s vineyards play a key role in the local economy and help preserve the green
The Vulkanland Steiermark wine-growing region is characterised by many small viticultural enclaves. Here, vineyards stretch up the sides of extinct volcanoes, giving the landscape a truly unique chara
Südsteiermark is reputed for fresh , fragrant wines, especially those produced using the region’s flagship variety, Sauvignon Blanc . However, Südsteiermark accommodates a wide assortment of other gra
In this region, the vineyards are divided between two distinctly different zones. The first zone, north of the Danube, lies directly to the east of the Kamptal , where the " Wagram " (a vast terrace o
The Traisental is one of the youngest wine-growing regions in Austria, having only existed in its present form since 1995. It is also one of the smallest in the country, but when it comes to the regio
Austria’s Neusiedlersee wine-growing region, situated to the east of Lake Neusiedl, stretches from the hills and the wine capital of Gols, over the flat Heideboden, and down to the melancholic Seewink
The Weinviertel may be a familiar name to all Austrian wine lovers, but awareness of Lower Austria’s largest wine-growing region is also growing internationally – the region covers roughly 14,000 hect
Named after the river Kamp that runs through it, the Kamptal ’s principal town is Langenlois, Austria’s largest wine-producing town. Kamptal is one of the most successful wine regions in Austria, and
The world abounds with wine-growing regions that produce weightier wines than Steiermark – and certainly wines with a higher alcohol content. There are no other wines in the world, however, that expre
Niederösterreich (Lower Austria) is Austria’s largest Qualitätswein wine-growing region. This region is associated with a wealth of different origins and wine styles produced from unique domestic grap
Burgenland , the easternmost of Austria’s federal states, is influenced by the hot, continental Pannonian climate and produces the most opulent and authoritative red wines in Austria, along with compl
Qualitätswein ( quality wine) is a traditional Austrian term that is used to mean “wine with a protected designation of origin ”. These designations of origin refer to the country’s generic and specif
There are 14 red wine grape varieties classified for the production of quality wine in Austria, and approximately one-third of Austrian vineyard area is planted with red wine varieties . By far the mo
In Austria, there are 40 grape varieties – 26 white and 14 red – that are officially approved for the production of Qualitätswein , Prädikatswein ( Qualitätswein produced from grapes that are harveste
There are 26 white wine grape varieties classified for the production of quality wine in Austria. This also includes many indigenous varieties , such as Grüner Veltliner , Zierfandler and Rotgipfler ,
The concept of “ origin ” can be quite complex when understanding Austria’s wines. Origin is not only a definition of the specific winegrowing region; it may also define the specific place that the wi
Grapevines have been in existence for more than sixty million years. During the last interglacial period (5–10 thousand years ago), vines spread north-west along the Danube River. The human race (Hom