Exploring Austria's Grape Varietals: Rules And Regulations

Austria is home to a wide range of grape varieties, with 42 authorised for the production of quality wine. Of these, 28 are white wine grape varieties, including Grüner Veltliner, Zierfandler and Rotgipfler, which are virtually only found in Austria. There are 14 red wine grape varieties, with Blauer Zweigelt being the most successful. In addition to these, Austria also grows internationally recognised varieties such as Riesling, Pinot Noir and Merlot.

There are 42 grape varieties authorised for the production of quality wine in Austria

Austria is known for its indigenous grape varieties, which are grown in internationally recognised vineyards. The white variety Grüner Veltliner alone accounts for almost one third of Austria’s area under vine. Other popular white varieties include Rotgipfler, Zierfandler and Roter Veltliner, while popular red varieties include Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch, Sankt Laurent and Blauer Wildbacher.

The approval of grape varieties in Austria is legally regulated at two levels of jurisdiction. The first regulates the cultivation of the vines, and the second, how the wine is sold on the market. The cultivation of PIWI varieties is determined at a federal level. Each of the six wine-growing federal states (Lower Austria, Burgenland, Styria, Vienna, Carinthia and Upper Austria) regulates which varieties are allowed to be planted in its vineyards.

28 of these are white wine grape varieties

There are 42 grape varieties authorised for the production of quality wine in Austria. 28 of these are white wine grape varieties, including Grüner Veltliner, Zierfandler, Rotgipfler, Müller-Thurgau, Muskat-Ottonel, Scheurebe, Jubiläumsrebe, Goldburger, Blütenmuskateller, Muscaris, Souvignier gris, Donauriesling, and Donauveltliner. Many of these are indigenous to Austria, and approximately two-thirds of Austrian vineyard area is planted with white wine varieties.

The approval of grape varieties in Austria is legally regulated at two levels of jurisdiction. The first regulates the cultivation of the vines, and the second, how the wine is sold on the market. The cultivation of PIWI (fungal-resistant) varieties is determined at a federal level, and each of the six wine-growing federal states has its own wine law regulating which varieties are allowed to be planted.

14 are red wine grape varieties

There are 42 grape varieties authorised for the production of quality wine in Austria. Of these, 28 are white wine grape varieties, and 14 are red wine grape varieties.

Austria has excellent vineyards for growing internationally recognised varieties such as Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Muskateller, Traminer, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. However, the country's indigenous grape varieties are even more important. Grüner Veltliner is the most popular white variety, accounting for almost one-third of Austria's area under vine. Other popular white varieties include Neuburger, Rotgipfler, Zierfandler and Roter Veltliner.

The most successful red wine variety is Blauer Zweigelt, an Austrian crossing. Other popular red varieties include Blaufränkisch, Sankt Laurent and Blauer Wildbacher.

The approval of grape varieties in Austria is legally regulated at two levels of jurisdiction. The first level regulates the cultivation of the vines, and the second level regulates how the wine is sold on the market. The cultivation of PIWI (fungal-resistant) varieties is determined at a federal level. Each of the six wine-growing federal states also has its own wine law, which regulates which varieties are allowed to be planted in that state.

The approval of grape varieties is legally regulated at two levels of jurisdiction in Austria

There are 42 grape varieties authorised for the production of quality wine in Austria. This includes 28 white wine grape varieties and 14 red wine grape varieties. The approval of grape varieties, including the approval of PIWI varieties, is legally regulated at two levels of jurisdiction in Austria. The first level regulates the cultivation of the vines, and the second level regulates how the wine is sold on the market. The cultivation of PIWI varieties is determined at a federal level. Each of the six wine-growing federal states (Lower Austria, Burgenland, Styria, Vienna, Carinthia and Upper Austria) has its own wine law that regulates which varieties are allowed to be planted. The independence of each federal state explains the differences in approach with regard to the approval of grape varieties and the range of PIWI varieties that are allowed to be planted.

Austria offers excellent vineyards for growing internationally recognised varieties such as Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Muskateller, Traminer, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. However, the country's portfolio of indigenous grape varieties is even more important. Grüner Veltliner, a white variety, accounts for almost one-third of Austria's area under vine. Other popular white varieties include Neuburger, Rotgipfler, Zierfandler and Roter Veltliner. Popular red varieties include Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch, Sankt Laurent and Blauer Wildbacher.

The first regulates the cultivation of the vines, the second regulates how the wine is sold on the market

There are 42 grape varieties authorised for the production of quality wine in Austria. Of these, 28 are white wine grape varieties and 14 are red wine grape varieties.

The approval of grape varieties is legally regulated at two levels of jurisdiction in Austria. The first regulates the cultivation of the vines, and the second regulates how the wine is sold on the market. The cultivation of PIWI varieties is determined at a federal level. Which varieties are allowed to be planted in each of the six wine-growing federal states (Lower Austria, Burgenland, Styria, Vienna, Carinthia and Upper Austria) is regulated by the wine law of the corresponding state.

Austria has excellent vineyards for growing internationally recognised varieties such as Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Muskateller, Traminer, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. However, the country's indigenous grape varieties are even more important. Grüner Veltliner is at the top of the list, accounting for almost one-third of Austria's area under vine. Other popular white varieties include Neuburger, Rotgipfler, Zierfandler and Roter Veltliner. Popular red varieties include Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch, Sankt Laurent and Blauer Wildbacher.

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