12 minutes read If you’ve read my post on sustainable winemaking, you’ve probably noticed I talk a lot about cover cropping in Austria. And for good reason — it’s a game-changer for vineyard health and wine quality. So, even if you already have a general idea about what cover cropping is and why it matters for sustainable viticulture, I wanted…

Natural winemaking in Austria is about minimal intervention, letting the grapes express their terroir. This means using native yeast for fermentation and avoiding additives. Austrian regions like Burgenland and Steiermark are known for natural wines made with Grüner Veltliner and other grapes that reflect the local soil and climate. This sustainable approach is gaining popularity worldwide.

Austria takes biodynamic winemaking seriously, with a philosophy that emphasizes a holistic farm ecosystem and sustainability. This approach is booming, with growth exceeding 50% in recent years. Biodynamic winemakers in Austria use natural methods like diverse plantings, composting, and minimal intervention to create healthy grapes and unique wines. This eco-friendly approach is backed by organizations like Demeter and Respekt Biodyn…

Decantalo Review – Excellent Wine Selection And Quality, Though Delivery Can Be Inconsistent 6 minutes read As an avid wine enthusiast and blogger, I’m always on the lookout for platforms that offer a diverse selection of Austrian wines. And it’s a hard job! Decántalo, a renowned online wine store, has caught my eye for its impressive range of Austrian wines.…

If you’re looking for a wine that’s good for you and the planet, Austrian organic wines have you covered. Austria is all about natural winemaking — no synthetic chemicals, just good, honest methods. And it’s paying off big time. First, the vineyards. Healthy soil means more biodiversity, and that’s exactly what Austria is encouraging. In the cellar, they keep it…

Austria’s winemaking industry has long been committed to sustainability, focusing on organic, biodynamic, and natural methods. Austria has been using organic farming methods since 1927, relying on natural techniques like crop rotation and composting to maintain healthy soil. Biodynamic farming takes it further by treating vineyards as living ecosystems and following lunar cycles to support vine health. Natural winemaking avoids…

Tasting Blaufränkisch at home is nice and all, but wine is all about sharing! So why not hop on a plane and actually experience the Blaufränkisch in its home? Meet the passionante winemakers who pour their hearts and soul into the wine you’re currently enjoying, feel the climate and soil that made the Blaufränkisch grape, savor the typical Austrian dish…

Today’s your turn to pick out the wine. And here comes the stress… How will you ever choose? Okey you already know you’re going for a Blaufränkisch wine from Burgenland but now, which wine to choose? Indeed, Blaufränkisch is very terroir driven so depending on where it comes from in Burgenland and which producer it comes from, it can different…

You know I love Blaufränkisch and even more Blaufränkisch from Burgenland. If you haven’t tasted it already, I really urge you to do so and hopefully you’ll fall in love with it, just like I did. If not…try again! Anyway, let’s learn why, how, what makes Blaufränkisch so good. What are the secrets winemakers use to make our favourite wine?…

Rust is a really cute town with a lot of wineries to visit! And it’s also near the Neusiedlersee lake so you can also enjoy an hot afternoon by the water! I would recommend staying a few days (it’s rather small so 2-3 days should do it) but still, you should definitely pause in Rust. So this post is a…