Nowadays, Austria had 51,213 hectares of vineyard, almost all of it in the east of the country. Three main wine regions are Vienna, Burgenland and Lower Austria, which are splited into 12 wine districts.
Vienna
Did you know, that to this day Vienna is the only world capital with a siginificant wine production within it's city limits? Respected vintners are bringing their visions to the exploding culinary and cultural renaissance happening in Vienna.
Winemaking culture in Vienna has a long history. During the Middle Ages, each district of Vienna worked its own vineyards. In the 16th century the city’s wine tavern culture sprang to life. The Heuriger (wine taverns) scene was made possible through an imperial edict, which allowed growers to serve food with their wine. As the city grew, many of the vineyards were lost to development. Recently, however, there has been a trend toward recultivation.
Fine wine from Vienna is now counted among the classic wines of the world. There are 630 producers working 1,680 acres of beautiful urban vineyards – many reachable by foot or tram. White grapes dominate these vineyards. Grüner Veltliner, the quintessential Austrian grape, is common, these sort of white wines are the perfect accompaniment to Wiener Schnitzel, potato salad and all manner of wurst, which you can find in traditional Viennese Heurigers.
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Winemaking culture in Vienna has a long history. During the Middle Ages, each district of Vienna worked its own vineyards. In the 16th century the city’s wine tavern culture sprang to life. The Heuriger (wine taverns) scene was made possible through an imperial edict, which allowed growers to serve food with their wine. As the city grew, many of the vineyards were lost to development. Recently, however, there has been a trend toward recultivation.
Fine wine from Vienna is now counted among the classic wines of the world. There are 630 producers working 1,680 acres of beautiful urban vineyards – many reachable by foot or tram. White grapes dominate these vineyards. Grüner Veltliner, the quintessential Austrian grape, is common, these sort of white wines are the perfect accompaniment to Wiener Schnitzel, potato salad and all manner of wurst, which you can find in traditional Viennese Heurigers.
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Burgenland
While Austria’s wine tourism experience begins in Vienna, it certainly doesn't end there. Barely an hour's drive from Vienna, Burgenland offers innovative vintners, chefs and artists determined to both preserve wonderful old traditions, and breathe new life into them. It is a noticeably warmer region, hence the array of white, sweet and red wines, allthriving in a climate stabilized by the striking Lake Neusiedl.
The new winemaker generation of Burgenland is both well educated and internationally experienced. Therefore new quality and production of wine initiatives are implemented very quickly and with spectacular results.
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The new winemaker generation of Burgenland is both well educated and internationally experienced. Therefore new quality and production of wine initiatives are implemented very quickly and with spectacular results.
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Lower Austria
From Vienna, drive along the Danube westward towards Lower Austria. Just past the city of Krems, you’ll encounter the idyllic, terraced vineyards of the Wachau valley. Walking along a path through these ancient Weingärten may lead you to Langenlois, with the richest, most intensely flavored wines of the region. The beauty and lifestyle here seem inconceivable in this day and age - areas this pure and authentic in many parts of the world seem to be trading in those very qualities. And locals here have chosen to embrace their heritage gastonomically, viticulturally and agriculturally.
The Wachau, one of Austria´s most fascinating wine growing areas, certainly boasts an exciting history and significant role in Austrian wine tourism. Visitors here are left with such a fascinating kaleidoscope of impressions that once they have been here, they always try and find a reason to return. No matter what time of year you come, you can be sure that Lower Austria will always have something of interest to offer.
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The Wachau, one of Austria´s most fascinating wine growing areas, certainly boasts an exciting history and significant role in Austrian wine tourism. Visitors here are left with such a fascinating kaleidoscope of impressions that once they have been here, they always try and find a reason to return. No matter what time of year you come, you can be sure that Lower Austria will always have something of interest to offer.
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