What is it that makes Austrian wines so special? There are many reasons.
Wines have been cultivated in eastern and southern Austria for thousands of years. Vineyards are part of the landscape, the culture and daily life. Typical Austrian grape varieties are Grüner Veltliner and Muskat among the whites and Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch among the reds.
The geological and climatic conditions in Austria are ideal for making authentic, distinctive wines with character and personality. Austrian vintners understand the importance of retaining traditional methods while embracing modern processes. Recently a generational change has taken place in the sector with young people taking over the vineyards from their parents. Many of the younger wine growers have spent time working abroad in other vineyards, learning new techniques that they would later combine with their own traditions.The result has been an exciting and astonishing level of innovation in the Austrian wine making scene.
Austrian white wines vary from lively and light-bodied to monumental and opulent. The reds can be charming and fruity or full-bodied with long cellaring potential. A wide variety of enticing and elegant desert wines complete the picture. These are without doubt among the best in the world. What wine critics across the globe appreciate most is that Austrian wines are exceptionally appetizing and pair wonderfully with food making Austrian wines a true drinking pleasure.
If you would like to try some new, delicious wines, please click here for a list of dealers, supermarkets and off-licenses around Ireland that stock Austrian wines:List of Austrian wine stockists (PDF, 0.2MB)
Wines have been cultivated in eastern and southern Austria for thousands of years. Vineyards are part of the landscape, the culture and daily life. Typical Austrian grape varieties are Grüner Veltliner and Muskat among the whites and Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch among the reds.
The geological and climatic conditions in Austria are ideal for making authentic, distinctive wines with character and personality. Austrian vintners understand the importance of retaining traditional methods while embracing modern processes. Recently a generational change has taken place in the sector with young people taking over the vineyards from their parents. Many of the younger wine growers have spent time working abroad in other vineyards, learning new techniques that they would later combine with their own traditions.The result has been an exciting and astonishing level of innovation in the Austrian wine making scene.
Austrian white wines vary from lively and light-bodied to monumental and opulent. The reds can be charming and fruity or full-bodied with long cellaring potential. A wide variety of enticing and elegant desert wines complete the picture. These are without doubt among the best in the world. What wine critics across the globe appreciate most is that Austrian wines are exceptionally appetizing and pair wonderfully with food making Austrian wines a true drinking pleasure.
If you would like to try some new, delicious wines, please click here for a list of dealers, supermarkets and off-licenses around Ireland that stock Austrian wines:List of Austrian wine stockists (PDF, 0.2MB)