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      Austrian Wine

      Fruity-fresh white wines, rich reds and distinct sparkling wine: Austria’s vibrant wine scene has earned worldwide recognition - find out what to sample and where to go.

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      An Intro to Austrian Wines: 5 to Try

      From fruity-fresh white wines to rich reds to distinct sparkling wine: Austria’s wine landscape offers a wide variety. But where to begin?

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    Austria’s vibrant wine scene has earned a worldwide reputation for quality and innovation, and is paired wonderfully with Austrian cuisine. All of its wine regions are incredibly easy to visit, and it boasts extensive wine-growing terrain.

    Austria looks back on a long wine-growing tradition, and for over 2,000 years wine has formed an integral part of Austrian culture. Traces of viticulture can still be found today amidst the nation’s medieval villages, baroque monasteries, Roman cellars, and stately castles. To this day, Austria’s wines enjoy great international acclaim, both amongst wine experts and wine lovers. And whilst the wine producers very much look back on the nation's heritage to shape their brew, they also embrace the most modern practices, which mean that the outstanding wines have gained great international acclaim on the world stage.

    The country’s cool climate lends itself to ideal grape-growing conditions, with all number of international successful varieties such as Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Gelber Muskateller (Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains), Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc), Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Cabernet flourishing in regional vineyards throughout the land.

    Old Austrian varieties are grown with abandon and gaining worldwide popularity. The Grüner Veltliner in particular is one of these, as well as more rare varieties such as the Zierfandler, Rotgipfler, Roter Veltliner, Neuburger, and Wiener Gemischter Satz, and Austria's typical red wines such as Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch, and Sankt Laurent.

    It’s not only the different grapes and soil that shape the character of the wines, but also the character of the regions they hail from. There is a great deal of variety in the soil types between regions, from dense loam soils in central Burgenland to the calcareous soils around southern Vienna.

    Austria’s picturesque wine-growing regions are extensive and cover over 46,515 hectares (114,941 ac). Vienna boasts over 700 hectares (1,730 ac) of vineyards alone, making it the world’s only major wine-growing capital.

    Go on an Adventure with These Wine Region Itineraries

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      Wine in Lower Austria

      The beauty and lifestyle here seem inconceivable in this day and age - areas this pure and authentic tend to disappear. And locals here have chosen to embrace their heritage gastronomically, viticulturally and agriculturally.
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      Wine in Vienna

      No other country can lay claim to so much viticulture and wine-related culture in its capital city. Grapes were cultivated in Vienna as early as 1132 A.D.
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      Wine in Burgenland

      Barely an hour's drive from Vienna, Burgenland offers innovative vintners, chefs and artists determined to both preserve wonderful old traditions, and breathe new life into them. With it's noticeably warmer climate, white, sweet, and red wines, thrive in this environment stabilized by the striking Lake Neusiedl.
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      Wine in Styria

      From a historic perspective and a culinary one, the province of Styria is well worth discovering. Just two hours south of Vienna you'll find rolling hills lined with vineyards, orchards and bright pumpkin patches. Sprinkled throughout is the perfect mix of medieval castles and manufacturers of local delicacies.
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      How to pair Austrian wine How to pair Austrian wine

      Did you know that Grüner Veltliner is a great accompaniment to Chinese cuisine? From Central European to Mediterranean cuisine, right through to Asian and Oriental dishes, Ethnic and Fusion food types - learn how to pair Austrian wine with your favourite cuisine.

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      Wine Culture in Austria - Heurigen and Buschenschanken

      Wine culture means much more than just drinking good wine: visit wineries, cellar alleys, worlds of experience and wine seminars to find out the truth in wine, both theoretically and practically.

      Wine culture in Austria
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