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Austria is located in the heart of Europe and is known for incredibly dry whites of exceptional quality. Lesser known to the United States are Austria’s red wines which range from classic fruity reds to powerful Reserves. In past years, Austrian wines have been lumped in with their neighbors Germany and Alsace, but recently the Austrian Wine industry has taken America by storm, gaining headway with its most popular grape: Grüner Veltliner a.k.a. GruV, an acidic white grape characteristically described by white pepper, green apple and citrus. Twenty-five years ago, Austria is said to have been a different wine country. In 2008, the country exported more than ever before and is expected to increase steadily for a number of years to come. Austria’s wines are produced in the Weinland Österreich in the far Eastern corner of the country surrounding Vienna and is divided into sixteen key winemaking regions. Each region varies in climate from hot to cool and is made up of a combination of soils: slate Read more »

Austrian Mountain Reds

It’s been cold as an Alpine breeze here in New York and that got me thinking of mountain wines—red mountain wines to be precise. Now this is a bit of a departure for me; I generally prefer these wines when the weather is not quite so determined to sepa...

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Grüner's Beet and Ricotta Dumplings

Grüner is owned and operated by award winning Chef and restaurateur Chris Israel. Chris takes diners on a trip down the Danube offering cuisine typical of Germany, Hungary, Romania and, you guessed it, Austria through the use of classic ingredients fro...

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Grünauer's Käsespätzle

Chef Matthias Seyfrid of Grünauer in Kansas City, a new Austrian restaurant owned and operated by Nicholas Grunauer, the restaurant is the family’s second – the other is located in Vienna, Austria. Despite the gourmet Germanic options, the restaurant ...

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Gruner Around the Globe

Gruner Veltliner, arguably the original hipster wine, has grown up and become a standard in the classical pantheon of top white wines. Along the way it was revealed that in Austria, Gruner is often a simple table wine, served in crown-capped liter bott...

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Spain and Portugal Wine Pairings

It’s funny how people like to stay within their comfort zones. When most of us get into wine, it’s usually a question of French or Italian. As we explore deeper, we are introduced to the wines of Australia, Germany, Napa Valley and Spain. Take it a ste...

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Rouge Tomate's Hawaiian Walu Ceviche

“What I like in the wine is the balance between the salty minerality, the ripeness enhanced by a touch of residual sugar and the counterpoint of the fresh, intense acidity. I think it is a great and unique expression of the Riesling – with the precisio...

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6 Questions with Nikolaus Saahs, Winemaker at Weingut Nikolaihof

If you're familiar with Austrian wine, you are more than likely familiar with Weingut Nikolaihof. For decades, Nikolaihof has, perhaps unwittingly, been at the forefront of quality wine production in Austria and the world. Consider the fact that Niko...

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Pairing Riesling

I find it funny that Riesling is always hailed as one of the greatest (if the not the greatest) white wine varieties and yet so few people have it in their cellars or use it at the dinner table. Honestly, it’s a shame. The fact is, Riesling is one of t...

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Cafe Katja's Coriander Glazed Duck Breast with Acorn Squash And Quark Dumpling

Cafe Katja, owned and operated by Chefs Erwin Schroettner and Andrew Chase, is located in the heart of NYC’s Lower East Side. Cafe Katja is a rustic, homey gem modeled after the year-end farmer’s markets, Buschenschanks. The cafe is centered around th...

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Kurt Gutenbrunner's Lobster with Cherries, Fava Beans and Sauce Béarnaise

“This dish returns to our Wallsé menu each Spring and stays until the early summer season. Cherries and Fava beans peak during this time of year and these classic Austrian ingredients are unexpectedly combined with lobster and Béarnairse to give a fres...

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Nigl Grüner Veltliner Eiswein (2008)

Winery: Nigl
Region: Austria » Niederösterreich » Kremstal
Varietal: Grüner Veltliner
Type: Dessert/Fortifieds
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redpoz

Clear and transparent, golden yellow, very consistent at sight. Very intense at smell, complex with honey aromas and white fruits. Slightly acid, persistent and very equilibrated: despite the high sweetness, it doesn't disturb the taste.

Franz Hirtzberger Riesling Smaragd Hochrain (2010)

Winery: Franz Hirtzberger
Region: Austria » Niederösterreich » Wachau
Varietal: Riesling
Type: Table Wines
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Eric Guido

The nose was luxurious with apricot, tropical notes, yellow florals and a hint of field grasses. On the palate, it was smooth and balanced with zesty acidity ushering in spicy citrus and floral notes that lasted into the long finish. (93 points)

Alois Kracher White Blend Cuvée Beerenauslese (2008)

Winery: Alois Kracher
Region: Austria » Burgenland » Neusiedlersee » Illmitz
Varietal: Chardonnay , Riesling , Welschriesling
Type: Dessert/Fortifieds
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Nicki Gig

High acid with gorgeous honey notes golden ripe fruits. A bit of apricot. Scrumptious with my dessert pairing. Loved.

Tegernseerhof Gruner Veltliner T-26 (2010)

Region: Austria » Niederösterreich » Wachau
Varietal: Grüner Veltliner
Type: Table Wines
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Mary Margaret McCamic

Classified as Federspiel, this Gruner Veltliner is exceptionally concentrated. Medium-bodied, with citrus, stone fruits, mineral, and clean, zippy acidity.

Artisan Wines Pure Welschriesling (2012)

Winery: Artisan Wines
Region: Austria » Burgenland » Neusiedlersee
Varietal: Welschriesling
Type: Table Wines
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Franz Schneider

straw yellow hue, fresh and fruitforward, lemon and lime flavors, green apples and hay flowers, refreshing, tangy and light. Ideal wine for hot summer nights. Suitable as starter, with light summer salads and for Viennese Schnitzel.

Brundlmayer St. Laurent Ried Ladner (2004)

Winery: Weingut Brundlmayer
Region: Austria » Niederösterreich » Kamptal
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Color: White Wines
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Mary Margaret McCamic

A rather expressive nose, with earth, leather, drying cherry, plum, and subtle violet notes. Medium-bodied and soft on the palate, with similar notes as the nose.

Schloss Gobelsburg Riesling Alte Reben (2007)

Winery: Schloss Gobelsburg
Region: Austria » Niederösterreich » Kamptal
Varietal: Riesling
Type: Table Wines
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cyril

A little patience, damn it! Do not rely on the lightness of this wine at the opening. It took over 24 hours to grasp the full potential and it has not waned in the following days. Guarantee of infanticide. Concentration and sweetness are balanced by ne...

Gruner Veltliner Herrenholz (2011)

Winery: Wieninger
Region: Austria » Vienna
Varietal: Grüner Veltliner
Type: Table Wines
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Constance Chamberlain

Soft aromas, minerality, with spice and green apple, stony soils contribute to the wine's character, high acid.

Leth Gruner Vetliner (2011)

Winery: Leth
Region: Austria
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Constance Chamberlain

The Leth Gruner Veltliner 2010 is a rich Gruner, but also expresses high levels of acid and minerality and lots of fruit.

Nikolaihof Grüner Veltliner Hefeabzug (2008)

Winery: Nikolaihof
Region: Austria » Niederösterreich » Wachau
Varietal: Grüner Veltliner
Type: Table Wines
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Mary Margaret McCamic

What a delicious and thought-provoking wine. Aged in old oak and bottled right off the lees. The result is a wine with a lot of character and flavor. Soft, textured mouthfeel, with citrus notes and something reminiscent of pear. I'd love to try this ag...

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Lenz Moser Grüner Veltliner Selection
Winery: Lenz Moser
Region: Austria » Niederösterreich » Kremstal
Type: Table Wines

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Toasted Walnut and Pesto Pasta

Prep: 20 min., Cook: 23 min., Cool: 5 min. Read more »

Schloss Gobelsburg Grüner Veltliner Gobelsburger
Winery: Schloss Gobelsburg
Region: Austria » Niederösterreich » Kamptal » Langenlois
Type: Dessert/Fortifieds

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Shrimp Boil

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Wolfgang Vineyards Gruner Veltliner Gru-Vee Concerto
Winery: Wolfgang
Region: Austria » Burgenland » Neusiedlersee
Type: Table Wines

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Curried Calamari Ceviche with Mango and Avocado

Light and full of flavor, ceviche is a great use for calamari and couldn’t be simpler to toss together. Grapefruit and lime juice work here as the citrusy base, and mango adds a tropical twist. Sin... Read more »

Fred Loimer Grüner Veltliner Langenlois Lois
Winery: Loimer, Weingut Fred
Region: Austria » Niederösterreich » Kamptal » Langenlois
Type: Table Wines

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Basil-Parsley Pesto

When basil and parsley appear in the markets along with spring and summer vegetables, it’s time to make pesto. A touch of parsley, black pepper, and garlic add subtle heat to this pesto recipe. Thi... Read more »

Höpler Grüner Veltliner
Winery: Höpler
Region: Austria » Burgenland » Neusiedlersee
Type: Table Wines

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Barley with Winter Greens Pesto

Pesto goes way beyond pasta in this healthy dish of barley coated in a vegan pesto sauce. This recipe was featured as part of our Supercharge with Superfoods photo gallery. Chewy grains coated... Read more »

Biohof Pratsch Gruner Veltliner
Region: Austria » Niederösterreich » Wachau
Type: Table Wines

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Lemon Basil Shrimp Pasta

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Rabl Grüner Veltliner Spiegel
Winery: Rabl
Region: Austria » Niederösterreich » Kamptal
Color: White Wines

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Shrimp Cocktail with Rach's Quick Remoulade

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Hiedler Grüner Veltliner Löss
Winery: Hiedler
Region: Austria » Niederösterreich » Kamptal
Type: Table Wines

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Calamari with Tomato Sauce

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Riesling Kamptaler Terrassen Brundlmayer
Winery: Weingut Brundlmayer
Region: Austria » Niederösterreich » Kamptal
Type: Table Wines

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Peppered Shrimp Alfredo

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Schloss Gobelsburg Grüner Veltliner Gobelsburger
Winery: Schloss Gobelsburg
Region: Austria » Niederösterreich » Kamptal » Langenlois
Type: Table Wines

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Breaded Curry Shrimp

This Breaded Curry Shrimp recipe from Taste of Home Healthy Recipes is a healthy favorite for Ann Nace of Perkasie, Pennsylvania when shes looking for an easy appetizer for a party or holiday gathe... Read more »

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Varietals Produced in Austria View all

  • Blaufränkisch

    This variety is really beginning to come into its own. Austrians have only recently realized what great potential red...

  • Grüner Veltliner

    Grüner Veltliner (spelled Gruener when the umlaut is not present and also known as Weissgipfler, Manhardsrebe Grüner...

  • Zweigelt

    History of the grape:  Zweigelt was created in 1922 by Fritz Zweigelt at the Institute of Viticulture and Pomology in...

  • Chardonnay

    British wine writer and critic, Jancis Robinson, once noted that throughout the 80’s and 90’s in the United States, C...

  • Pinot Noir

    “With so voluptuous a perfume, so sweet an edge, they make the blood run hot,” Joel Fleischman, wine columnist at Van...

Subregions of Austria

  • Burgenland

    Burgenland is a major wine-producing region located in Austria’s southeast. It is Austria’s war...

  • Niederösterreich

    The Niederösterreich region of Austria (meaning lower Austria) is the country's largest wine-grow...

  • Styria

    Styria, otherwise known as Steiermark, is the southern-most wine producing region in Austria. Unl...

  • Vienna

    Vienna (Wien) is both the capital of and a very important winemaking region within Austria. Altho...

  • Wien

    Wien, otherwise know as Vienna, is living proof wine can come from what is considered to be "a bi...

  • Donauland

  • Südsteiermark

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  • Lachini Vineyards

    Ron & Marianne Lachini began with a dream to start a small, family-owned estate vineyard focused ...

  • Esterhazy Wein

    Producer of White Wine, Red Wine, Sweet wine, Sparkling, Spirits and Delicatesses

  • Zantho

    The wines from ZANTHO are made in cooperation of Umathum winery and Wolfgang Peck from Winzerkell...

  • Mayer am Pfarrplatz

    As old as the history of Vienna itself is the history of its wine. In the Third Century A.D., the...

  • Weingut Hajszan

    At the beginning of 2002 there was a vision: The production of excellent vines. Only a few varie...

  • Kögl

    Prlekija, the land between the rivers Mura and Drava, is a colorful world of terraced vineyards, ...

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