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Is Riesling German or Austrian?
Riesling is a white grape with high acidity and susceptible to Botrytis (noble rot). It is very aromatic and the fruit characteristics vary according to ripeness : green fruit and citrus aromas to stone fruit, tropical fruit and dried fruits. It can be harvested and vinified in many ways. Sweet Rieslings can be achieved by interrupting the fermentation or by…
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Kamptal wine
Kremstal and Kamptal, the neighboring regions of Wachau, unfortunately often live in its shadow. This is a sad fact considering that both regions exemplify the magnificence of what Austria has to offer in terms of winemaking. However, the good news is that these two regions not only offer exceptional quality but also provide excellent value for money. The two regions…
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A Quick Guide to the best Austrian wine regions
9 minutes read Austria—a land of schnitzel, waltzes, and punctual trains. But did you know it’s also home to some of Europe’s most delightful wines? I didn’t either, at first. Years ago, while visiting my father in Vienna, I confidently ordered a beer, thinking I was blending in with the locals. The bartender gave me a polite but knowing smile…
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What is the most common grape variety grown in Austria?
It was the CELTS who planted the first vines, a little before our era. Then viticulture took off in the Middle Ages before taking a turn in 1784 when Emperor Franz Joseph II granted winemakers permission to sell their wines directly to consumers. Austria is now home to 46500 hectares of VINES Seeing as the Alps cover most of the…
