The Weinviertel has many stories to tell, one of which concerns its size. With 14,000 hectares of vineyards and 1,459 companies, it is the largest area in Austria and accordingly offers a large variety of wines.

The Weinviertel is known for its Grüner Veltliner. The Austrians’ favorite variety has its roots on almost 7,000 hectares, which means something like: 50 percent of the domestic stock comes from the Weinviertel. And because the Grüner Veltliner with the pepper is so characteristic of the Weinviertel, the grape variety stands for the birth of DAC, which began in the Weinviertel. The controlled designation of origin is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

But it does the area an injustice to reduce it only to Grüner Veltliner. The OÖN sommeliers therefore bring other grape varieties in front of the curtain, which all tell their own stories. Interested? Then order an assortment and embark on a journey to the roots of taste in the Weinviertel.

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
Blanc de Noir 2021
Falkenstein
9.50 euros

The “white of blue grapes” belongs to summer like a mild evening with the best entertainment. Scents of red berries, hint of cherry with citrus fruits. Well chilled, it plays the perfect one-two on the tongue with fruity sweetness and acidity.

Winery Hirtl

Weinviertel
Yellow Muscatel
Frizzante 2021
Poysdorf
9.50 euros

A semi-sparkling wine with the aromas typical of the variety: tangerines, lime, elderberry and a hint of grapefruit. Elegant perlage, light alcohol with a little residual sweetness and a fine play of acidity promise sparkling enjoyment.

Bernhard Gschweicher

Weinviertel DAC
Classic 2021
Roschitz
8 euro

The western part of the Weinviertel, with its slightly cooler terroir, shows that the Grüner Veltliner feels particularly at home here. Full fruit, fresh stone fruit, paired with herbal spices and the inevitable pepper. Pure drinking pleasure.

Winery Weinrieder

Weinviertel
Pinot Blanc Birthal 2020
Kleinhadersdorf
8.90 euros

Whether London, Paris or Vienna: Weinrieder wines can be found everywhere. The Burgundy is the ideal accompaniment to food. Subtle fragrance of almonds, pear and nut. In addition, extract density, subtle acidity and minerality.

Winery Sutter

Weinviertel
Roter Veltliner Ried Hochstrass 2021
Hohenwarth
9 euros

Roter Veltliner is in demand. Fine aroma of pomaceous and exotic fruits, accompanied by a subtle hint of almonds. Fresh on the palate, balanced acidity, plus a very well-rounded one
flavor profile.

Winery winter

Weinviertel
Riesling H&F 2021
Unterretzbach
9 euros

A visit to the Heurigen demands this Riesling: strong body, fine play of aromas with stone fruit and a little lime. Continuously picks up speed on the palate, accompanied by a mineral touch and fruity acidity. Simply a positive “Aha!” experience.

Taubenschuss Winery

Weinviertel DAC
Ried Weißer Berg 2021
Poysdorf
9.90 euros

Noun is omen. The Veltliner comes from the Weißer Berg and shows its subtle, chalky minerality. The fine aroma of apple and exotic fruits in combination with pepper is very beneficial. Juicy and elegant, well balanced and a refreshing finish.

Winery Ebner-Ebenauer

Weinviertel
Green Valtellina
Poysdorf 2021
Poysdorf
10.90 euros

The “Falstaff Winery of the Year” impresses with this Grüner Veltliner: juicy apple aroma, white pepper, some pear. On the palate, an ideal combination of spice, lots of fruit and a mineral touch, with a refreshing fruit-acid balance.

Hans Setzer

Weinviertel DAC
Reserve Ried Kronberg 2020
Hohenwarth
14.60 euros

A Grüner Veltliner from the premium segment: notes of ripe pomaceous fruit, some apricot and fragrant, spicy impressions. The taste profile plays first fiddle: powerful, elegant texture, pure extract density, full-bodied with a long, fresh finish.

Elizabeth Ruecker

Weinviertel
ORGANIC Pinot Noir 2018
Unterretzbach
10.50 euros

The young organic winemaker shows with this refreshing Pinot Noir. Inviting bouquet of red berries and aromatic wild strawberries. Velvety soft on the palate with cool fruit, very multifaceted and good length. Definitely enjoy slightly chilled (14°C).

… and something to eat

Manfred Buchinger from the Gasthaus zur Alten Schule in Riedenthal is still behind the stove at the age of 70 and is regarded as Austria’s longest-serving award-winning chef. He has had at least one bonnet for 36 years. Pinot Blanc goes well with chanterelle soup.

Hot stuffed chanterelle soup

Ingredients for 4 persons:

200 g chanterelles, oil, 1/2 l vegetable soup, 3 eggs, salt, ground cumin, white pepper, chives for garnish

Preparation: Clean the chanterelles, then briefly sauté in oil and season with salt, cumin and pepper.
Mix the cold soup with the eggs and pour into soup bowls.
Distribute the chanterelles in the bowls.
Fill a deep baking tray half full with water, put the soup bowls in and let the soup set at 90 degrees.

A little anecdote: The soup was served to 1500 guests by Manfred Buchinger as Executive Chef in the InterContinental. It stayed hot forever and the service staff couldn’t spill it.