Burgenland PDO

Region Hierarchy

Austria
- Burgenland PDO
  - Ruster Ausbruch DAC

Climate(s)

Cool Continental

Notes

Near Hungarian border. Known for sweet and red wines. Low lying areas near Neusidler Lake get mist which promotes botyrtis
Austria notes: Short summers and harsh winters. Warmer in the east near Hungary.

Links

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Grape(s)

Color	Grape	Notes
Red	Blaufränkisch Grape	Austria notes: 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	Pinot Blanc Grape
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	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	Dry
Still White	Grüner Veltliner Wine	Dry
Still White	Pinot Blanc Wine	Dry
Still White	Welschriesling Wine	Can be dry, but mostly used for sweet wines Wine notes: Limited O2 contact.