Austria

Region Hierarchy
Climate(s) Cool Continental
Notes Short summers and harsh winters. Warmer in the east near Hungary.
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Grape(s)
Color Grape Notes
Red Blaufränkisch Grape Highly regarded grape.
Red Cabernet Sauvignon Grape Grape notes: High tannins due to thick skin. Buds late and needs a long growing season. Often blended with Merlot to gain softness. Usually destemmed and crushed.
Red Merlot Grape Grape notes: Aroma/Flavors vary according to ripeness. Often blended with Cab. Sauvignon to add softness. Buds and ripens early.
Red Pinot Noir (Nero) Grape Grape notes: Low tannins due to thin skin. Susceptible to rot. Early budding and ripening.
Red St. Laurent Grape Grape notes: Similar to Pinot Noir grape
Red Zweigelt Grape Grape notes: Crossing between the St. Laurent and Blaufränkisch grapes.
White Chardonnay Grape
White Grüner Veltliner Grape
White Müller-Thurgau Grape
White Pinot Blanc Grape
White Riesling Grape Less widely planted
Grape notes: Susceptible to botrytis
White Sauvignon Blanc Grape Grape notes: This is an aromatic grape; its nose intensity will likely be pronounced.
White Welschriesling Grape Grape notes: Susceptible to botrytis due to thin skins. Makes simple, fruity wines.
Wines(s)
Type Wine Notes
Still Red Blaufränkisch Wine
Still Red Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Wine notes: Often able to age well.
Still Red Merlot Wine
Still Red Pinot Noir Wine Oak aging is common
Wine notes: Burgundy Pinot Noir is typically drunk young.
Still Red St. Laurent Wine
Still Red Zweigelt Wine Wine notes: Deep red colors
Still White Chardonnay Wine
Still White Grüner Veltliner Wine
Still White Pinot Blanc Wine
Still White Riesling Wine Dry, medium-to-full body. Ripe, peachy flavories.
Still White Sauvignon Blanc Wine
Still White Welschriesling Wine Dry and unusually fresh but simple. High acidity with flavors of citurs and green apple.
Wine notes: Limited O2 contact.



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