Austrian Wine

The first evidence of Wine in Austria dates back to 700 BC, to the times of the Celts and Romans.

The very famous Grüner Veltliner grape, which today is the most planted grape variety in Austria, was created in the 10th century.

Austria has more than 2,400 wineries within 65 wine regions.

The most popular wine growing regions of Austria:

• Niederösterreich
• Burgenland
• Steiermark
• Wien
• Wachau
• Kremstal
• Kamptal
• Traisental
• Wagram
• Weinviertel
• Carnuntum
• Thermenregion
• Neusiedlersee
• Leithaberg
• Rosalia
• Mittelburgenland
• Eisenberg
• Südsteiermark
• Weststeiermark

Here are some of the main grapes that go into making Austrian Wine:

• Grüner Veltliner
• Zweigelt
• Welschriesling
• Müller-Thurgau
• Pinot Blanc
• Chardonnay
• Blaufränkisch
• Blauer Portugieser
• Riesling
• Neuburger