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Hungary: A Wine Country with History

It’s got a wine-growing history that dates back to the Roman world. It’s got more than 220 authorised grape varieties over 55,000 hectares of vineyards, and it’s one of the most exciting wine-growing countries in Europe.

It’s time for Hungary to take centre stage.

The Top Reasons Why People Are Heading to Wine Paris 2025

It’s the place to be to unlock growth in the wine trade.

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Luxembourg’s Wines and Crémants – Stealing the Spotlight in Paris

When planning for the highlights at the upcoming Wine Paris, the expressive wines and crémants from Luxembourg should not be overlooked.

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Nobly Sweet Wines from Austria – What Is Their Secret?

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?

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Austrian Reds – Native Grape Varieties with Elegance and Freshness

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.

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Austria a World Leader in Environmentally Conscious Viticulture

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.

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Austria's Treasure Trove of Rare, Indigenous Varieties Holds Wide Appeal

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.

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Unlocking Profitability at the World Bulk Wine Exhibition 2024

The bulk wine and spirits market offers unmatched opportunity.

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Robert Joseph Launches Innovative Wine Book for Charity

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.

Austria Takes a Leading Role with PIWIS – ‘Pioneering Wines’

Recently-created resistant PIWI – ‘pioneering wine’ –  grape varieties that take their name from the German term pilzwiderstandsfähig (fungus-resistant), are increasingly seen by viticulturists as a viable solution to emerging environmental and climatic challenges.

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Niederösterreich: Wine From River Valleys and Historic Sites

Niederösterreich, Austria’s largest wine-growing area, consists of eight independent quality regions designated as DACs, or Districtus Austriae Controllatus. They stretch in close proximity to one another, often taking their names from their own distinctive landscapes.

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Deutsches Weintor: The Blue Fish Wine Series

More than 500 winegrower families in the cooperative Deutsches Weintor – the Gateway to German Wine – have joined forces on some 750 hectares of vineyards to produce top-class wines, including the excellent collection known as Blue Fish.

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Sekt Austria: The New Rising Star in Austrian Wine

Austria is certainly full of surprises. In this small, dynamic land of many wines, a very lively sparkling scene has developed around the designation of origin Sekt Austria.

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Mezzacorona’s Approach to Sustainable Wine Pairings

Regional, seasonal, traditional and the height of fashion: In line with their numerous initiatives focused upon achieving a healthy environment, the Trentino wine cooperative Mezzacorona has also embraced the theme of food pairing – with dishes that are equally delicious and sustainable.

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Mezzacorona – Guardians of Indigenous Grape Varieties

Tradition demands the participation of individuals who are dedicated to preserving it. For the Trentino winegrowers’ cooperative Mezzacorona, this involves safeguarding the indigenous grape varieties Teroldego and Marzemino, showcasing their qualities both as monovarietal wines and in blends.

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