Austria’s sweet wines are perennial favourites at prestigious wine competitions, consistently earning top ratings and winning coveted titles. But where, exactly, do they come from, and what makes them so special?
From velvety and juicy to fascinatingly complex: Thanks to a predominantly cool climate and many autochthonous grape varieties, red wines from Burgenland and Lower Austria are increasingly moving into the international spotlight.
Austria’s wine country holds its own on the international market by focusing on the strengths of its decentralised structure and by prioritising environmentally conscious viticulture.
Austria appears relatively well-positioned amid the global sales crisis. The domestic market also remains stable. Recent harvests have been on the smaller side, with Grüner Veltliner in particularly short supply. Vincent Meßmer reports.
For the 32nd time, Millésime Bio will kick off in Montpellier at the end of January. Young winemakers will benefit from a 30% discount. The No & Low category will debut at the event.
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Austria’s sweet wines are perennial favourites at prestigious wine competitions, consistently earning top ratings and winning coveted titles. But where, exactly, do they come from, and what makes them so special?
From velvety and juicy to fascinatingly complex: Thanks to a predominantly cool climate and many autochthonous grape varieties, red wines from Burgenland and Lower Austria are increasingly moving into the international spotlight.
Austria’s wine country holds its own on the international market by focusing on the strengths of its decentralised structure and by prioritising environmentally conscious viticulture.
Austria’s indigenous grape varieties, from renowned stars like Grüner Veltliner and Blaufränkisch to hidden gems like Roter Veltliner or Zierfandler, offer wine lovers unique, world-class flavors.
Robert Joseph, Associate Editor and Meininger’s International columnist since 2006, is launching an innovative new book called ‘The Wine People’. Half of all profits will go to Alzheimer's Research.
