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Wines in Kärnten
Nestled among the Austrian states of Upper Austria, Salzburg, Tyrol, and Vorarlberg lies the wine-growing region of Bergland, where vineyards stretch across the picturesque landscape. Within this region, the state of Carinthia stands out as a burgeoning force in the world of wine. Designated as “Weinbaugebiet Kärnten” for quality wines, Carinthia is a relatively young but rapidly evolving winegrowing region.…
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What is the leading grape variety of Austria?
Austria is best known for the quality of its white wines, made from both native Grüner Veltliner and Riesling. In Austria, grape varieties don’t respect political boarders. If you want to know why, check out my post on the history of wine in Austria. For instance, Grüner Veltliner is found in Hungary as well. A quick word on climate :…
