The terroir of Burgenland in Austria offers a diverse range of wine styles. The region is known for its exceptional sweet wines produced around the lake Neusiedlersee, thanks to the shallow water, autumn mists, and noble rot. The Seewinkel area benefits from a special microclimate and is renowned for its sweet wines, particularly Welschriesling. The introduction of the DAC (Districtus…

In the east of Austria lies Burgenland. The name means “land of castles” in German and it comes from the fact that the region was once home to many castles and fortresses. It was part of the Kingdom of Hungary until the end of WWI, when it became part of Austria following the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. This meant…

Burgenland‘s terroir encompasses a wide range of wine styles, with notable sweet wines crafted around the lake thanks to shallow waters, autumn mists, and the presence of noble rot. The slopes of Leithaberg, Eisenberg, and Mittelburgenland, characterized by limestone, clay, and schist soils, create ideal conditions for the production of red wines, offering excellent water retention and drainage. The implementation…

The Burgenland region has a diverse range of wine styles, with a particular focus on exceptional sweet wines produced around the lake. This is due to the presence of shallow water, autumn mists, and noble rot, creating favorable conditions for these unique wines. However, the slopes of Leithaberg, Eisenberg, and Mittelburgenland, characterized by limestone, clay, and schist soils, offer excellent…

The Burgenland region has a rich assortment of wine styles, with a notable emphasis on producing extraordinary sweet wines in the vicinity of the lake. This is attributed to the shallow waters, autumnal mists, and the presence of noble rot, all of which create ideal conditions for these distinctive wines. Nonetheless, the slopes of Leithaberg, Eisenberg, and Mittelburgenland, characterized by…

11 minutes read Let me guess why you’re here. You’ve heard Burgenland is Austria’s warm, generous wine playground — reds, sweet wines, sunshine, Lake Neusiedl fog magic… the whole package. But now you keep seeing one name pop up when people talk about the most mineral, structured and elegant side of Burgenland: Leithaberg. And you’re wondering: Perfect. This is exactly…

Burgenland has winemaking roots back to Roman times, keeping the folks in Carnuntum and Vienna happy by supplying wine. Post–World War I, the region adopted its current name after voting to remain in Austria (good call!). Initially known for Hungarian grape varieties, Burgenland gradually shifted to Austrian varieties like Welschriesling and Blauburger. Despite facing a few hiccups like Soviet occupation…