The Wines of Austria

by Blom, Philipp

• ISBN13: 9780571195336
• ISBN10: 0571195334
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-08-01
• Publisher: Faber & Faber

Summary

The Wines of Austria provides a complete introduction to the fine wines of Austria, which are beginning to appear on the lists of serious wine merchants. A country that produces several superb varieties, Austria is now becoming known for its wines, which are of a similar quality but are much more affordably priced than comparable wines from France and Germany.

Starting with the history of Austrian wine, going back to the Celts and the Romans and working his way up to the technological advances of the present day, Philipp Blom examines the regions in which top wines are made and focuses on the growers and varieties in each area. From Wachau to Styria, the Kamptal to the Burgenland, this is a book for all wine lovers who want to broaden their scope and tantalize their palates by learning all about the exciting wines now available from Austrian vineyards.

Table of Contents

List of Maps	x
Acknowledgements	xi
Introduction: Singing Lessons	xiii
Part One: Austrian Wine Past and Present
Culture and History	3	(20)
From the Celts to the Romans	3	(2)
Migrations and monks	5	(3)
Sweet wines and bitter wars	8	(3)
Connoisseurs and scholars	11	(7)
The glorious revolution of 1985	18	(3)
The face of Austrian wine culture today	21	(2)
What Makes an Austrian Wine?	23	(18)
Regional styles in brief	32	(4)
Legal framework	36	(5)
Grape Varieties	41	(20)
White grapes	41	(11)
Red grapes	52	(9)
Part Two: Austrian Wine-Growing Areas and Growers
Burgenland	61	(31)
Area profile	61	(4)
Neusiedlersee	65	(3)
Top growers by the Neusiedlersee	68	(11)
Neusiedlersee-Hugelland	79	(1)
Top growers in Neusiedlersee-Hugelland	80	(5)
Middle Burgenland	85	(1)
Top growers in Middle Burgenland	85	(4)
South Burgenland	89	(1)
Top growers in South Burgenland	90	(2)
Weinviertel	92	(8)
Area profile	92	(3)
Top growers	95	(5)
Thermenregion	100	(6)
Area profile	100	(2)
Top growers	102	(4)
Carnuntum	106	(3)
Area profile	106	(1)
Top growers	107	(2)
Donauland	109	(5)
Area profile	109	(2)
Top growers	111	(3)
Traisental	114	(3)
Area profile	114	(1)
Top growers	115	(2)
Styria	117	(19)
Area profile	117	(3)
South Styria	120	(2)
Top growers in South Styria	122	(7)
South-East Styria	129	(2)
Top growers in South-East Styria	131	(2)
West Styria	133	(2)
Top growers in West Styria	135	(1)
Vienna	136	(7)
Area profile	136	(3)
Top growers	139	(4)
Wachau	143	(22)
Area profile	143	(7)
Top growers	150	(15)
Kamptal	165	(14)
Area profile	165	(5)
Top growers	170	(9)
Kremstal	179	(12)
Area profile	179	(4)
Top growers	183	(8)
Above and Beyond	191	(17)
APPENDICES
Appendix I: Useful Addresses	195	(2)
Appendix II: Austrian Wine in Sober Numbers	197	(4)
Appendix III: Important Austrian Wine Associations and Marketing Groups	201	(2)
Appendix IV: Vintage Chart	203	(5)
Bibliography	208	(2)
Glossary	210	(5)
Index	215