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Will Zweigelt become the new international flagship of the Austrian wine world? There are currently many indications that the Veltliner saga will now be followed by the next coup – this time in red. Master Sommelier Stefan Neumann explains to the trade magazine Rolling Pin why. With the support of the federal government, the province and the European Union. If

At the latest since the rise of natural wines, one thing is clear: hardly a stone is being left unturned in wine cellars at the moment. Old wisdoms have, in some cases, lost their meaning – and are opening up new possibilities for ultimate enjoyment – even with wines vinified in the familiar way. The best example: chilled, origin-typical Neusiedlersee

Why should only fine port wines conjure summer into a cocktail glass? Or champagne? That’s what Austria’s currently best bartender Isabella Lombardo thought – and without further ado, she created drinks from particularly regionally typical sweet wines. Spoiler: It’s quite wow! With the support of the federal government, the province and the European Union. It is a very special flair.

When wine enthusiasts, full of anticipation for the new vintage, visit the wine cellars of the Neusiedlersee DAC region in spring, it is, of course, primarily about fine wines. Yet, behind the traditionally open cellar doors, imperial graces are concealed! With the support of the federal government, the province and the European Union. It is said that in fashion, everything

It sounds paradoxical at first: while the wine trade is becoming ever more international, people are increasingly determined to think small-scale when it comes to wine specialties. On closer inspection, seals of origin are becoming all the more important for precisely that reason. Spoiler: it’s about quality assurance! With the support of the federal government, the province and the European

In 1922, Zweigelt was officially entered into the crossing register under the name “Klosterneuburg 71.” Today—exactly 100 years later—it is the most popular red wine variety in Austria among producers and consumers alike. The Zweigelt wines from the eastern shore of Lake Neusiedl are particularly typical of the variety. This makes it the ideal setting for a conversation with Torsten

The Neusiedlersee not only acts as a gigantic heat reservoir, creating a microclimate that is so defining for the entire region and its vegetation. The permanent winds around the lake and its salt content give the surrounding vines special characteristics that can indeed be tasted in the bottled wine… With the support of the federal government, the province and the