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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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Weinviertel Wine
The Weinviertel became a part of Austria through the Treaty of Teschen in 1778, and vineyards were first established there in 1823. It belongs to the large family of Niederösterreich, ie Lower Austria, and is one of the 8 sub regions, the Wachau being the most famous one. Stretching along a 400 km route, the Weinviertel Wine Road boasts nearly…
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Kremstal wine
In Niederösterreich, Wachau has two neighbors : Kremstal and Kamptal. However, both live in its shadow. This is sad because thee two regions are magnificent example of what Austria has to offer. But the good news is, these two regions offer great quality and attractive value for money! The two sisters, have shared a similar history. From vineyards replanted after…
