WINES FROM BURGENLAND
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White wine
Welschriesling
"One of the main varieties in Burgenland."
Wine style: dry, well-balanced wine, vinified classically in steel tanks with an emphasis on fruit, important variety for the production of Prädikat wine.
Aromas: fresh apple and citrus.
Recommendation: as an aperitif wine, or a neutral wine to complement salads and starters.
Area*: 2.149 hectares (5,310 acres).
Weißburgunder / Pinot Blanc
"Similar to Chardonnay; expressive wine."
Wine style: dry, full-bodied wine, vinified classically in steel tanks, with an emphasis on fruit.
Aromas: ripe apple notes with a nutty touch.
Recommendation: an ideal accompaniment to fish dishes and light meat (poultry).
Area*: 769 hectares (1,900 acres).
Chardonnay
"Expressive wine."
Wine style: dry, opulent wine, vinified classically in steel tanks with an emphasis on fruit; also vinified in barriques in accordance with the international barrique style.
Aromas: yellow fruits, grapefruit, tangerine.
Recommendation: fish dishes, poultry, veal.
Area*: 393 hectares (970 acres).
Neuburger
"Austrian variant of Burgundy wines."
Wine style: ry, very harmonious wine.
Aromas: in its youth, neutral and fruity; nutty aromas as a more matured wine.
Recommendation: versatile complement to various dishes.
Area*: 499 ha (1,230 acres).
Grauer Burgunder / Pinot Gris / Ruländer
"First mentioned in documentation - in Mönchhof - dating to the 12th century; a very rare wine."
Wine style: dry, full-bodied wine.
Aromas: in its youth, aromas of yellow fruits and melons.
Recommendation: perfect complement to hearty and spicy dishes.
Sauvignon Blanc
"Intensely aromatic wine."
Wine style: dry wine with an intense bouquet.
Aromas: vranging from grass and peppers to elderberry, black currant and gooseberry.
Recommendation: fish dishes, fresh cheese, mushroom dishes.
Muskat Ottonel
"Very aromatic variety."
Wine style: dry wine with an intense bouquet; full of finesse as a Prädikat wine.
Aromas: muscat grapes, nutmeg.
Recommendation: various cheeses.
Area*: 357 hectares (880 acres).
Grüner Veltliner
"Main variety in Austria; offers different wine styles."
Wine style: dry, fruity, slightly spicy, well-balanced white wine.
Aromas: appy fruit, slightly spicy notes.
Recommendation: versatile complement to various dishes.
Area*: 2,928 hectares (7,370 acres).
*according to the 1999 viticultural land register