Understanding the vineyards and wines of Austria

It seems every wine region in the world feels the need to classify, and stratify, their vineyards. In the best wine regions of France, vineyards can be designated as premier cru or grand cru vineyards. In neighboring Germany, some very special vineyards may be labeled Erste Lage. But a great vineyard doesn’t necessarily mean a […]

Great Discovery #1
Wine Routes of Lower Austria

Published by the tourism board of Niederösterreich (Lower Austria), this web site is a treasure trove of information about travel through this region, including events, hotels, restaurants, and of course wineries, wine taverns, and wine shops.

Had I known of this resource sooner, I might have been able to schedule in this tasty looking event in the Traisental wine area:

26. October – Young Wine Presentation of the Traisen Valley Vintners
In the noble ambience of the hall of the Augustinian monastery Herzogenburg, which once appropriately served as the dining room for monks, the Traisen Valley wine makers present their new wines on Austria’s national holiday. In addition to the young Grüner Veltliner, the most popular grape in the Traisen Valley, the early Rivaner, Pinot Blanc and other varieties will be sampled. The complete programme includes a buffet with regional specialties and live music.

Wine Routes of Lower Austria (English)

Weinstraße Niederösterreich (Deutsch)