Internationally successful varieties such as Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Gelber Muskateller, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet all ripen in particular regions and vineyards in Austria, producing distinctive wines with finesse and regional typicity.
Over recent years the great potential of old, Austrian grape varieties has become ever more apparent, and Grüner Veltliner is pre-eminent amongst these. It has long since established itself as one of the great white wines of the world and as a result it is being planted more and more frequently in other parts of the world.
At the same time, international wine experts are discovering exciting rarities such as Zierfandler (Rotburger), Rotgipfler, Roter Veltliner, Neuburger and Wiener Gemischter Satz, as well as Austria’s typical red wines produced from Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch and Sankt Laurent. Austria also has truly terroir-driven jewels including rosé-coloured Schilcher from Steiermark, made from the Blauer Wildbacher grape variety, as well as nobly sweet Prädikatswein from Neusiedlersee, especially those made from Welschriesling grapes.