Have you already noticed the changes in the garden or on a walk? Fresh green slowly flashes out, buds swell and excited birds are looking for their partner and the right nesting place.

If you travel to the Wachau, with a bit of luck you will discover the first blossoming almond trees. Not to be confused with the apricot blossom. Assuming warm weather, it will start in about 14 days. About two to four weeks later, the wine sprout. Now he is still in hibernation.

The vintners were different, who were busy and cut almost all the vines. Now the first repair work follows: tightening wires, replacing wooden posts, straightening walls – so that everything is prepared for a good season.

You can easily see how fine the wines of the past years taste. The OÖN sommeliers put together ten wines with which you can welcome spring. We hope you enjoy tasting and exploring nature. Have a good time.

And this is how you order

Order your favorite wines (minimum order quantity is a box of six identical bottles) at wein@nachrichten.at. The winemaker sends these free shipping home.

Winery Durnberg

Weinviertel
Rosé sparkling wine
Falkenstein
10.70 euros

Spring is coming with this one
You won’t keep him waiting for an aperitif. Intense fruity notes of sour cherries and currants on the nose. In addition, a finely tingling play of pearls with a well-coordinated, expressive balance.

Stephen Bauer

Wagram
Roter Veltliner 2021
Koenigsbrunn
9 euros

The autochthonous variety is constantly increasing in popularity. Greenish light yellow, refreshing, elegant aromas of peach and apricot in combination with exotic citrus fruits. Optimal balance of body, acidity and extract with an aftertaste.

Domain Wachau

Wachau
Pinot Blanc
Federspiel 2021
Durnstein
9.70 euros

The elegant Pinot Blanc shows itself with a dense bouquet: fine floral scent, beautiful ripe fruit with delicate pear and noble spice. Refreshing presence on the palate, youthful with good length and very harmonious.

Mueller Grossman

Kremstal DAC
Green Valtellina
Furth 2021
Furth
9.80 euros

Furth is south of Krems, around the Göttweiger Berg, and supplies the grapes for this fine Veltliner. Juicy, clear fruit notes with delicate spice. On the palate a smooth extract with good length and a savory finish.

Winzerhof Sax

Kamptal DAC
Reserve Riesling
Ried Loiserberg 2020
Langenlois
11 euros

Value for money wine of the month. The steep terraces of the Loiserberg are the best prerequisite for the full-bodied wine. Apricot, orange zest with optimal, fruity acidity and impressions of slate.

Mayer at the parish square

Vienna
Viennese Mixed
Set 2021
Vienna
11 euros

A grape mix of Veltliner, Riesling, Rotgipfler and Zierfandler. Fruity impressions of pear, apple and some citrus on the nose are then presented on the palate as refreshingly crisp and with a wonderful extract. Pure Viennese drinking pleasure.

Eschlbock winery

mountain country
Chardonnay Powder Tower Reserve 2019
Hörsching
15.90 euros

Creamy, soft Chardonnay in a classic finish with delicate vanilla aromas. At the same time strong, pleasant minerality on the palate. Pleasant finish with lots of extract and expression. Perfect for a cozy evening.

Winery Lentsch

Lake Neusiedl
Blaufränkisch Classic 2018
Podersdorf
6.60 euros

Fragrance play of wild berries, cassis and delicate strawberries with spicy accompaniment. Well-adapted tannins on the tongue, with an elegant acidity, very juicy and with revealing fullness of fruit,
drinking when you leave.

Winery Tschida-Angerhof

Lake Neusiedl
Blue Zweigelt 2020
Illmitz
7.50 euros

Brilliant ruby ​​red with violet reflections, typical of Zweigelt, which smiles like that out of the glass and shows aromas of juicy stone fruit and a colorful mix of berries. Velvety structured on the palate. Delicate tannins and a hint of chocolate accompany the wine on the finish.

Weingut Wagentristl

Leithaberg
Blend Föllikberg 2018
grand court
10 Euro

The calcareous soil of the Föllikberg characterizes this pleasant, powerful blend of Blaufränkisch and Blauer Zweigelt. Delicate notes of caramel accompany ripe cherries and some blackberries. Balanced with elegant acidity, pleasant tannins and noticeable minerality.

… and something to eat

The Viennese top chef Heinz Hanner opened the somewhat different Buschenschank “Le Büsch” in Linz a year ago and was immediately recognized as a newcomer in the “A la Carte” guide. The Roter Veltliner from Stefan Bauer goes well with the warm marinated trout with herb sauce.

Trout with herb sauce, marinated warm and with a tender salad

Ingredients (for four people):
8 brown trout fillets, 4 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp walnut oil, 1 tbsp tarragon vinegar, two sprigs each of fresh tarragon, basil, parsley, chives and chervil, roasted pine nuts, salt, pepper

For the salad: 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp mustard, 3 dashes of balsamic vinegar, 100 g small lettuce leaves, salt, pepper

Preparation:
For the herb sugo, mix oils with vinegar, herbs and pine nuts, season with salt and pepper.
Bone the trout fillets and place on a plate.
Pour over the herb sauce and cover with cling film.
Let stand in the oven at 70 degrees for about 25 minutes.

For the salad, mix up a marinade of olive oil, mustard, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Marinate the tender lettuce leaves with it.
Arrange two fish fillets in the middle of each plate, pour over the herb sauce and top with the salad.

TIP: Heinz Hanner recommends a real brown trout or wild-caught char from the Salzkammergut.