2013 Ried Kaasgraben Grüner Veltliner dry, Vienna, Austria
The protected term "Gemischter Satz" (mixed sentence) is a traditional term within the EU and is only authorised for Austria. In the federal capital Vienna this is the typical wine served at the Heurigen (Buschenschank). In order to continue the old tradition, a society has established special guidelines for a Viennese mixed set. The logo consists of the letters "WGS" and a stylised eye. Sustainability of the cultivation method is required. The varieties used arePinot Gris, PinotBlanc, Chardonnay, Grüner Veltliner,...
In Austria, viticulture has been practiced since the time of settlement by the Celts almost 3,000 years ago. The Burgenland municipality of Zagersdorf and the Lower Austrian municipality of Stillfried in the Weinviertel are considered to be the oldest wine-growing communities in Austria. Grape seeds dating back to 700 and 900 BC respectively have been found in both places and can be clearly assigned to the species Vitis vinifera. The lifting of the ban on planting vines outside Italy by Emperor Domitian (51-96) by Emperor Probus (232-282) had a positive effect on...
The white grape variety originates from Austria. The most important of the approximately 80 synonyms grouped alphabetically by country are Valtelin Blanc, Valteliner, Valteliner Blanc, Valteliner Vert, Veltliner Verde (France); Cima Bianca (Italy); Gruner Veltliner (New Zealand); Dreimänner, Falkensteiner, Feldlinger, Grauer Veltliner, Grüne Manhardsrebe, Grüner, Grüner Muskateller, Grüner Weißgipfler, GrüVe, GV, Manhardsrebe, Manhardtraube, Manhartsrebe, Mauhardsrebe, Mouhardrebe, Veltliner, Weißer, Weißer Raifler, Weißer Reifler, Weißgipfler = second main name (Austria); Bielospicak, Veltlínské...
