Austrian wine country

The vineyards of Austria are to the east since the high Alps in the west are not suitable for viticulture. The summers are pretty hot and the winters cold. The country produces about 2.5 million liters per year. Austria has the strictest and most comprehensive wine legislation in Europe which are comparable to the German rules. From low level to high level Austria has: Tafelwein, Landwein, Qualitätswein, Kabinettwein and Prädikatswein. The VQPRD wines are like in Germany Qualitätswein and Prädik... | more

Vineyard Highlighted

Weingut Stadt Krems |

It took some time to find Weingut Stadt Krems. The winery is located in the centre of the university city Krems on the banks of the Danube. You have to look good to see the building. The reception area looks like a travel agency. But appearances are deceiving. Weingut Stadt Krems is one of the oldest wine estates in Austria, 550 years old! The estate is owned by the city of Krems. It is led by a group of ambitious people who want to deliver quality. The past 10 years the quality of the wine also... | more