Austrian Wines

This famed dry white wine is produced mostly in Austria and, in a smaller part, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. It is believed to date back to Roman times while its name is derived from Veltlin—German for Valtellina valley... READ MORE

Zweigelt is the most planted red grape variety in Austria that can be incorporated into blends, but it is mostly used in the production of light and young or aged varietal wines. The grape was created in 1922 as a cross between Blaufr&aum... READ MORE

Blaufränkisch is an Austrian grape variety that is mostly used in the production of fruit-forward varietal wines. This late-ripening grape is cultivated in several wine regions, but Burgenland remains its stronghold. The best express... READ MORE

Gemischter Satz, rooted in Austrian viticulture (particularly within Vienna's wine region), is a distinctive wine defined by its blend of grape varieties. Unlike the modern trend of cultivating and producing single-varietal wines, this traditional... READ MORE

Portugieser is a red grape that typically produces light and easy-drinking red wines. The grape most likely originated in Austria, and it was later introduced to several Central European countries, namely Germany, Hungary (used in Egri Bi... READ MORE

Roter Veltliner is an old Austrian grape that produces bright white wines with good acidity and exotic fruit notes. Although the name suggests otherwise—roter translates as red—the grape produces white wines, and its name was ... READ MORE

Rotgipfler is a native Austrian grape variety that is now mostly cultivated in Thermenregion. The grape was traditionally used in blends—most commonly with Zierfandler—but many producers now see its potential as an excellent v... READ MORE

St. Laurent is a grape whose origin is highly disputed. It is often suggested that it might have originated in France and was brought from Bordeaux through Alsace to Central Europe. Although there are significant plantings in both Germany... READ MORE

Neuburger is an Austrian white grape variety. It is a natural cross between Roter Veltliner and Silvaner, and it probably originated in Wachau. Neuburger is now mainly cultivated in Lower Austria and Burgenland, and though it is declining... READ MORE

Zierfandler is a native Austrian grape from Thermenregion that is used in varietals and blends. It is believed that this late-ripening grape is a cross between Roter Veltliner and an unidentified variety, which is possibly related to the ... READ MORE

Ruster Ausbruch is a prestigious sweet wine from the municipality of Rust in Austria, crafted from white grape varieties affected by Botrytis cinerea, also known as noble rot, which concentrates the sugars and flavors in the grapes. The result is ... READ MORE