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When more than 6,600 exhibitors from all over the world gather at Europe's most important trade fair for wines and spirits, the Prowein in Düsseldorf, from the 18th to the 20th of March, Austria will

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Austrian Sekt sparkles brilliantly in the glass – especially on the winter holidays Christmas and New Year’s Eve. We owe this ebullient delight to a great love story that began – once upon a time – in

Austria’s winegrowing region Neusiedlersee , situated to the east of Lake Neusiedl, reaches from the hills and the big wine town of Gols over the flat Heideboden down to the melancholy Seewinkel . A g

Wine production in Austria is not only found in the wine-growing areas of "WEINLAND" (to include Niederösterreich, Burgenland and Wien /Vienna) and "STEIRERLAND" (Steiermark), but also in every other

© AWMB / Thomas Schauer Pairs nicely with Ripe Riesling Powerful Sauvignon Blanc Powerful Pinot Blanc or Pinot Gris Rotgipfler , Zierfandler , Neuburger Zweigelt , Blaufränkisch St. Laurent, Pinot Noi

Pairs nicely with Powerful Grüner Veltliner or Riesling Powerful Pinot Blanc Dry Traminer St. Laurent, Pinot Noir Calf’s liver with onions and creamy polenta needs to be paired with a powerful full-bo

© AWMB / Thomas Schauer Pairs nicely with Zierfandler , Chardonnay Zweigelt St. Laurent, Pinot Noir Blends made from indigenous varieties Ossobuco is a classic Italian meat dish of braised veal shank.

Pairs nicely with Classic Grüner Veltliner Powerful Riesling , without botrytis Elegant Pinot Blanc or Chardonnay Zweigelt , Pinot Noir , light blends Aromatic and light with herbal notes of sage. The

The widely varied palette of wines from Austria is as colourful as the foliage in autumn, offering many exciting options for creative combinations with the wild game of field and forest. Whether white

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

Ohdeer! Here’s a variation on your venison: Wafer- thin venison carpaccio with celeriac cream: a modern starter that is sure to make a vivid impression on the autumn table. © orf.at Pairs well with: A

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,

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 ,

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

The maximum permitted yield in Austria is 9,000 kg of grapes per hectare or 67.5 hectolitres per hectare (hl/ha). The maximum yield per hectare in Austria is 10,000 kg/ha of grapes or 7,500 l/ha of wi

The classic Viennese escalope of veal is traditionally deep fried in the purest pork lard. The crispy breadcrumbs demand a crisp , structured wine. © AWMB/Blickwerk Fotografie Pairs well with: Gemisch

The creamy, fresh paprika taste determines the wine. First choice is a strong, full-bodied white wine . © AWMB/Blickwerk Fotografie Pairs well with: Pinot Blanc with a full body and neutral or no oak

The boiled "Tafelspitz" (cap of rump), "Schulterscherzl" (shoulder blade) & co are among the leading favourites of the Viennese cuisine. In Vienna, these dishes are traditionally served with apple and

Known as Brathendl, roast chicken remains one of Austria's favourite dishes, with regional specialities ranging from tender corn-fed chicken to the imperial delicacy of Sulm Valley capon. © AWMB/Blick

Known traditionally as Beuschel, this Viennese speciality is a ragout of cleaned veal lungs. A small portion is often served as an amuse-bouche. © AWMB/Blickwerk Fotografie Pairs well with: Rotgipfler

Choosing the wine for a liver dish always requires care – as little acidity as possible, with fruit flavours discreetly to the fore. © AWMB/Blickwerk Fotografie Pairs well with: Grüner Veltliner , ful

Roast beef, as well as traditionally Viennese tenderloin pair well with similar wines recommendations. © AWMB/Blickwerk Fotografie Pairs well with: Pinot Noir : A maturing, complex Pinot Noir with sub

It might be a real surprise to learn that the best partner to this favourite stewed recipe are rich and spicy white wines. © AWMB/Blickwerk Fotografie Pairs well with: Grüner Veltliner , rich and powe

These wine recommendations work equally well with "gefüllte Kalbsbrust" (stuffed breast of veal) or "gebratene Kalbsstelze" (roast veal shank). © AWMB/Blickwerk Fotografie Pairs well with: Grüner Velt

Pork goes best with a youthful white wine , particularly a classically dry but full-bodied Grüner Veltliner or Welschriesling . © AWMB/Blickwerk Fotografie Pairs well with: Grüner Veltliner , rich and

Austria's rivers and lakes are amongst the cleanest in the world. © AWMB/Blickwerk Fotografie The majority of these lakes claim the purity of drinking water, and the countless brooks and rivers are ho

The richness of the sauce and the side dishes have an impact on the choice of wine. © AWMB/Blickwerk Fotografie Rich, creamy and cheese based dishes complement the taste profile of fruity white wines

Recipes with mushrooms demand consideration when choosing the right style of wine. Generally speaking, white wines with very crisp acidity or mineral character , or red wines with gripping tannins, te

Offal includes the sweetbreads, liver, kidneys and brain. © AWMB/Blickwerk Fotografie The choice of wine is dependant upon the method of preparation, along with the selected sauce. There is no prescri

Pairs nicely with Classic or medium-bodied Grüner Veltliner Neuburger Classic, fruity Zweigelt St. Laurent Elegant, medium-bodied Blaufränkisch A classic ! Red wine is always an excellent choice for s

© AWMB / Thomas Schauer Pairs nicely with Medium-bodied Grüner Veltliner Ripe Riesling Ripe and powerful Sauvignon Blanc Rotgipfler , Zierfandler , Neuburger Dry Traminer Elegant Zweigelt Pinot Noir M

© AWMB / Thomas Schauer Pairs nicely with Classic Grüner Veltliner Powerful Grüner Veltliner Wiener Gemischter Satz Sauvignon Blanc , classic or matured in large oak casks Pinot Blanc , Pinot Gris Zie

© AWMB / Thomas Schauer Pairs nicely with: Powerful Grüner Veltliner or Roter Veltliner Powerful Pinot Blanc , Pinot Gris Powerful Rotgipfler Powerful Chardonnay /Morillon This Ligurian speciality is

Pairs nicely with Powerful mineral Grüner Veltliner Powerful Pinot Blanc / Pinot Gris Powerful Chardonnay /Morillon Neuburger Elegant Blaufränkisch This complex dish containing rice, vegetables, chick

Pairs nicely with Powerful Grüner or Roter Veltliner Morillon/ Chardonnay aged in large oak casks Grauburgunder Powerful Rotgipfler , Neuburger Dry Traminer This popular dish contains lots of egg and

Pairs nicely with Full-bodied Grüner Veltliner Ripe Riesling Ripe Sauvignon Blanc matured in large oak casks Pinot Blanc , Pinot Gris Rotgipfler , Zierfandler The acidity of the tomatoes combined with

© AWMB / Thomas Schauer Pairs nicely with Powerful Grüner Veltliner Dry or off- dry Traminer Zweigelt St. Laurent The spiciness of the sauce has a big influence on the wine choice. Be it white or red,

Stephan Vadnjal – Dolce Vita|Klagenfurt Austrian wine is always a safe choice when it comes to food and wine pairing, and Italian cuisine is no exception. Fresh Styrian wines make the perfect pairing

Tomato and mozzarella is an ever-present all-rounder in Italian cuisine. Sauvignon Blanc helps to reinforce the flavours and complements the basil, however this only works if the aromas in the Sauvign

Carpaccio is an extremely popular starter with a long history. The original recipe, created by Giuseppe Cipriani in Harry’s bar , calls for the beef to be bright red, raw and thinly sliced. Nowadays i

Fish versions of carpaccio made with raw sea bass, scallops or cooked octopus are very popular. Served with olive oil and lemon, these make for wonderfully delicate starters. Not too grassy Sauvignon