Grape Varieties in Austria
There are currently more than 30 varieties of grape admissible for the production of quality and "Prädikatswein" in Austria. In volume and in respect of the achievable levels of quality, they have differing significance for the indigenous production of wine.
In this part of our web site we wish to give you an overview of these grape varieties, their characteristics and the composition of the wines from which they are made. A click on one of the grape variety names in the adjacent navigation bar will deliver the appropriate information to you.
Breakdown by Variety:
| Grape varieties: | in % |
|---|---|
Grüner Veltliner |
36.04 |
Blauer Zweigelt |
8.97 |
Blaufränkisch |
5.44 |
Welschriesling |
8.91 |
Weißer Burgunder & Chardonnay |
6.05 |
Riesling |
3.39 |
Blauer Portugieser |
4.86 |
other varieties white |
4.47 |
other varieties red |
3.53 |
Source: Federal Institute for Viticulture, Eisenstadt, 2002
