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“Back to school” Austrian wine basket| Discover Alzinger, Heinrich, Strohmeier & More”
Riesling – Alzinger More information Add to cart Naked White – Heinrich More information Add to cart TLZ Weiss – Strohmeier More information Add to cart Theodora – Gut Oggau More information Add to cart Lys – Strohmeier More information Add to cart Blaufränkisch – C.Preisinger More information Add to cart Alzinger – Riesling Dürnsteiner Ditch you usual Alsace Riesling…
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Organic Winemaking In Austria
Like I said in my previous post, I love Austrian wines…but not only for their taste. Austria is now a leader in environmentally friendly winemaking, with over 40% of its vineyards embracing sustainable practices. This isn’t just a trend; it’s a deep commitment to nature. Organic and biodynamic methods are at the heart of Austria’s eco-conscious approach. These methods ditch…
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What is Austria’s signature red grape?
Austria is best known for the quality of its white wines, made from both native Grüner Veltliner and Riesling. However, it also produces excellent red wines from local grape varieties such as Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch, as well as dessert wines made from welschriesling. In Austria, grape varieties don’t respect political boarders. If you want to know why, check out my…
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Is Blaufränkisch Pinot Noir?
While Austria is renowned for its high-quality white wines made from native Grüner Veltliner and Riesling grapes, it also boasts exceptional red wines from indigenous grape varieties. They are named Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch and Saint Laurent. I usually compare Saint-Laurent to Pinot Noir, but following several discussions with friends and tastings, some have compared Blaufränkisch to Pinot Noir. So, is Blaufränkisch…
