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Is Sturm available outside Austria?
If we start at the very beginning (or as a typical Austrian song goes : “let’s start at the very beginning, a very good place to start”), what do you need to make wine? It all starts with grapes and essentially grape must. The terms “Grape must” and “Wine” are precisely defined in the legislation of the European Union. For…
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Blaufränkisch: A Guide To Tasting Events In Burgenland
Tasting Blaufränkisch at home is nice and all, but wine is all about sharing! So why not hop on a plane and actually experience the Blaufränkisch in its home? Meet the passionante winemakers who pour their hearts and soul into the wine you’re currently enjoying, feel the climate and soil that made the Blaufränkisch grape, savor the typical Austrian dish…
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Annual Calendar Of Austrian Wine Festivals
My first idea was to write a post and list in an exhaustive way ALL the wine festivals in Austria in chronological order. I wanted to provide you with an exhaustive annual calendar of Austrian wine festivals. What a goal! Then i did my research. And this became an impossible task… Why? Well first because there are so many and…
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When To Visit Wachau Vineyards For Grüner Veltliner Tastings?
The Wachau Valley in Austria is a wine lover’s paradise. Home to the iconic Grüner Veltliner grape variety, the Wachau is one of the most beautiful and prestigious wine regions in the world. With its rolling hills, picturesque villages, and stunning river views, the Wachau is a must-visit destination for any wine enthusiast! When is the best time to go…
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What is the difference between Sekt and wine?
The terms “grape must” and “partially fermented grape must,” as well as “wine,” “sparkling wine,” and “sparkling wine,” are precisely defined by European Union legislation and further specified by national provisions. Grape must definition The grape must exclusively obtained from grapes harvested and processed in Austria can be released for direct human consumption purposes between August 1st and December 31st…
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What grape is Sekt made from?
Sekt, a sparkling wine widely enjoyed in Germany and other parts of Europe, is made from a variety of grape types carefully selected for for the production of Qualitätswein. There are 40 of them, 26 are white and 14 are red. The choice of grape varieties plays a crucial role in defining the flavor, aroma, and overall character of Sekt.…
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What are the major quality levels of Austrian wine?
A very important characteristic (although not the only one) for distinguishing various levels of quality is the natural sugar content of grapes at harvest. This natural sugar content is referred to as the ‘must density’ of grapes or unfermented must. DEFINITION : The terms “grape must” and “partially fermented grape must (or Sturm)” are defined by European Union legislation and…
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Vienna wines
Move over Bordeaux, Chianti, and Napa Valley because Vienna takes the crown as the ultimate winemaking capital of the world! Surprising, right? According to Fritz Weininger, one of Vienna’s esteemed winemakers, “In Vienna, we don’t just drink wine, we devour it!” The roots of Vienna’s vineyards stretch back to the 12th century, possibly even earlier when everyone from the Celts…
