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Austria
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Austria
Burgenland PDO
Niederösterreich (Lower Austria) PDO
Steirmark (Styria) PDO
Wien (Vienna) PDO
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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