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Austria
Thermenregion
Thermenregion
Thermenregion
Ancient Spa Reds
Located right on Vienna's doorstep, this place has been keeping Romans warm with thermal baths and delicious wine for centuries. It is where historic white blends meet Burgundy-rivalling reds in a climate that screams vacation.
Located right on Vienna's doorstep, this place has been keeping Romans warm with thermal baths and delicious wine for centuries. It is where historic white blends meet Burgundy-rivalling reds in a climate that screams vacation.
Located right on Vienna's doorstep, this place has been keeping Romans warm with thermal baths and delicious wine for centuries. It is where historic white blends meet Burgundy-rivalling reds in a climate that screams vacation.
LEADERS
HELPERS
Why it's unique
Rare whites
Burgundian influence
Two styles
Imagine a Jurassic Park for grapes but without the danger of getting eaten. Here you find Rotgipfler and Zierfandler, two white wonders that basically exist nowhere else on Earth. Plus, monks from Burgundy realized ages ago that Pinot Noir loves it here, creating a fascinating split personality between heavy, spicy whites and elegant, world-class reds.
Imagine a Jurassic Park for grapes but without the danger of getting eaten. Here you find Rotgipfler and Zierfandler, two white wonders that basically exist nowhere else on Earth. Plus, monks from Burgundy realized ages ago that Pinot Noir loves it here, creating a fascinating split personality between heavy, spicy whites and elegant, world-class reds.
Imagine a Jurassic Park for grapes but without the danger of getting eaten. Here you find Rotgipfler and Zierfandler, two white wonders that basically exist nowhere else on Earth. Plus, monks from Burgundy realized ages ago that Pinot Noir loves it here, creating a fascinating split personality between heavy, spicy whites and elegant, world-class reds.
Terroir
Warm winds
Limestone soils
Protective woods
Summer breezes from the Pannonian plain blow in to ripen everything to perfection, while the Vienna Woods act like a giant windbreaker against cold northern air. Beneath the surface, the soil is heavy with limestone and gravel, giving the wines a distinct mineral kick that balances out all that ripe, sun-drenched fruitiness.
Summer breezes from the Pannonian plain blow in to ripen everything to perfection, while the Vienna Woods act like a giant windbreaker against cold northern air. Beneath the surface, the soil is heavy with limestone and gravel, giving the wines a distinct mineral kick that balances out all that ripe, sun-drenched fruitiness.
Summer breezes from the Pannonian plain blow in to ripen everything to perfection, while the Vienna Woods act like a giant windbreaker against cold northern air. Beneath the surface, the soil is heavy with limestone and gravel, giving the wines a distinct mineral kick that balances out all that ripe, sun-drenched fruitiness.
You gotta try
Spätrot-Rotgipfler
St. Laurent
Pinot Noir
Definitely grab a bottle of Spätrot-Rotgipfler. It sounds like a tongue twister, but this blend of local legends Zierfandler and Rotgipfler is spicy, nutty, and completely unforgettable. If you lean towards red, St. Laurent offers a velvety, cherry-loaded experience that feels like Pinot Noir went to the gym and got a tan.
Definitely grab a bottle of Spätrot-Rotgipfler. It sounds like a tongue twister, but this blend of local legends Zierfandler and Rotgipfler is spicy, nutty, and completely unforgettable. If you lean towards red, St. Laurent offers a velvety, cherry-loaded experience that feels like Pinot Noir went to the gym and got a tan.
Definitely grab a bottle of Spätrot-Rotgipfler. It sounds like a tongue twister, but this blend of local legends Zierfandler and Rotgipfler is spicy, nutty, and completely unforgettable. If you lean towards red, St. Laurent offers a velvety, cherry-loaded experience that feels like Pinot Noir went to the gym and got a tan.
LOCAL TALES
The Roman Spa Day
The Roman Spa Day
The Roman Spa Day
Roman legions stationed near modern-day Vienna needed two things to keep morale high: hot water and booze. They found thermal sulfur springs in what is now Baden and planted vines immediately to ensure their supply never ran dry. It wasn't just for fun, though - often the local water was unsafe to drink without mixing it with wine. Today, you can still soak in those same thermal springs after a long day of tasting, effectively living the life of a retired Centurion. It is arguably the oldest wellness program in history that actively encourages drinking.
Roman legions stationed near modern-day Vienna needed two things to keep morale high: hot water and booze. They found thermal sulfur springs in what is now Baden and planted vines immediately to ensure their supply never ran dry. It wasn't just for fun, though - often the local water was unsafe to drink without mixing it with wine. Today, you can still soak in those same thermal springs after a long day of tasting, effectively living the life of a retired Centurion. It is arguably the oldest wellness program in history that actively encourages drinking.
Roman legions stationed near modern-day Vienna needed two things to keep morale high: hot water and booze. They found thermal sulfur springs in what is now Baden and planted vines immediately to ensure their supply never ran dry. It wasn't just for fun, though - often the local water was unsafe to drink without mixing it with wine. Today, you can still soak in those same thermal springs after a long day of tasting, effectively living the life of a retired Centurion. It is arguably the oldest wellness program in history that actively encourages drinking.
Monks On A Mission
Monks On A Mission
Monks On A Mission
Back in the Middle Ages, Cistercian monks from Heiligenkreuz Abbey were the original influencers of viticulture here. They looked at the limestone soil and realized it looked exactly like their home turf in Burgundy. Naturally, they imported Pinot Noir to make themselves feel at home. They established the Freigut Thallern, which is one of the oldest wineries in Austria still operating today. Thanks to their homesickness, we now have world-class Pinot Noir growing just south of Vienna instead of having to drive all the way to France.
Back in the Middle Ages, Cistercian monks from Heiligenkreuz Abbey were the original influencers of viticulture here. They looked at the limestone soil and realized it looked exactly like their home turf in Burgundy. Naturally, they imported Pinot Noir to make themselves feel at home. They established the Freigut Thallern, which is one of the oldest wineries in Austria still operating today. Thanks to their homesickness, we now have world-class Pinot Noir growing just south of Vienna instead of having to drive all the way to France.
Back in the Middle Ages, Cistercian monks from Heiligenkreuz Abbey were the original influencers of viticulture here. They looked at the limestone soil and realized it looked exactly like their home turf in Burgundy. Naturally, they imported Pinot Noir to make themselves feel at home. They established the Freigut Thallern, which is one of the oldest wineries in Austria still operating today. Thanks to their homesickness, we now have world-class Pinot Noir growing just south of Vienna instead of having to drive all the way to France.
The Gumpoldskirchen Legend
The Gumpoldskirchen Legend
The Gumpoldskirchen Legend
There is a village called Gumpoldskirchen that became so famous for its wine in the 19th century that it was practically a brand name. The local wines were rich, high in alcohol, and slightly sweet, making them wildly popular with the Viennese aristocracy. It got to the point where the name of the village was synonymous with a good time. Even today, the Heuriger - local wine taverns - are packed with people drinking the legendary Gumpoldskirchner. It is a place where history is literally poured into your glass and served with a side of schnitzel.
There is a village called Gumpoldskirchen that became so famous for its wine in the 19th century that it was practically a brand name. The local wines were rich, high in alcohol, and slightly sweet, making them wildly popular with the Viennese aristocracy. It got to the point where the name of the village was synonymous with a good time. Even today, the Heuriger - local wine taverns - are packed with people drinking the legendary Gumpoldskirchner. It is a place where history is literally poured into your glass and served with a side of schnitzel.
There is a village called Gumpoldskirchen that became so famous for its wine in the 19th century that it was practically a brand name. The local wines were rich, high in alcohol, and slightly sweet, making them wildly popular with the Viennese aristocracy. It got to the point where the name of the village was synonymous with a good time. Even today, the Heuriger - local wine taverns - are packed with people drinking the legendary Gumpoldskirchner. It is a place where history is literally poured into your glass and served with a side of schnitzel.
LOCAL WINE STYLES
Austrian Zweigelt
Getting straight to the point, this red is your ultimate Friday night companion that doesn't demand a philosophy degree. It bursts with exuberant fruitiness and a peppery kick, making it effortlessly drinkable and widely adored across Vienna.
Getting straight to the point, this red is your ultimate Friday night companion that doesn't demand a philosophy degree. It bursts with exuberant fruitiness and a peppery kick, making it effortlessly drinkable and widely adored across Vienna.
Getting straight to the point, this red is your ultimate Friday night companion that doesn't demand a philosophy degree. It bursts with exuberant fruitiness and a peppery kick, making it effortlessly drinkable and widely adored across Vienna.
Austrian Sankt Laurent
Think of this red as Pinot Noir's goth cousin who listens to post-punk records in a Vienna cafe. It offers silken textures and wild berry notes but brings a deeper, earthier brooding quality to your glass.
Think of this red as Pinot Noir's goth cousin who listens to post-punk records in a Vienna cafe. It offers silken textures and wild berry notes but brings a deeper, earthier brooding quality to your glass.
Think of this red as Pinot Noir's goth cousin who listens to post-punk records in a Vienna cafe. It offers silken textures and wild berry notes but brings a deeper, earthier brooding quality to your glass.
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