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Is Riesling German or Austrian?
Riesling is a white grape with high acidity and susceptible to Botrytis (noble rot). It is very aromatic and the fruit characteristics vary according to ripeness : green fruit and citrus aromas to stone fruit, tropical fruit and dried fruits. It can be harvested and vinified in many ways. Sweet Rieslings can be achieved by interrupting the fermentation or by…
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Kamptal wine
Kremstal and Kamptal, the neighboring regions of Wachau, unfortunately often live in its shadow. This is a sad fact considering that both regions exemplify the magnificence of what Austria has to offer in terms of winemaking. However, the good news is that these two regions not only offer exceptional quality but also provide excellent value for money. The two regions…
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A Quick Guide to Austria’s Top Wine Regions
If you weren’t so good in geography at school, let me come with a key reminder : Austria is nestled in the heart of Europe. A lot of people are surprised when I remind them that Austria is renowned for its picturesque vineyards, diverse grape varieties, and exceptional winemaking traditions. Indeed, it has a rich and vibrant wine culture that…
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What is the most common grape variety grown in Austria?
It was the CELTS who planted the first vines, a little before our era. Then viticulture took off in the Middle Ages before taking a turn in 1784 when Emperor Franz Joseph II granted winemakers permission to sell their wines directly to consumers. Austria is now home to 46500 hectares of VINES Seeing as the Alps cover most of the…
