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 in the north of Italy.

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 Blaufränkisch and St. Laurent, and it was initially named Rotburger.

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 expressions of Austrian Blaufränkisch are medium-bodied wines with spicy notes of red and dark berries, refreshing acidity, and firm, but not overpowering tannins.

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 approach intermingles different grape types in one vineyard.

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 varietal grape that can produce aromatic dry and off-dry wines.

It is a pale-skinned grape with vibrant acidity and aromas reminiscent of yellow and tropical fruit, such as peach, pear, melon, and mango. The wines will often have subtle floral, spicy, and almond nuances. They usually have great aging potential.

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 Traminer family.

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 and the Czech Republic, St. Laurent is one of the key grape varieties in Austria, found mainly in Thermenregion (Lower Austria) and Burgenland.

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 probably inspired by the pinkish color of their skin.

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 Bikaver), Slovenia, Croatia, Romania, and the Czech Republic.