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Austria has a history of winemaking going back to before the days of the Romans. The east of the country plays host to regions filled with vineyards producing fine vintages of both red and white wines.

Spring walks in the vienyards of Lower Austria

Spring Walks in the Vineyards of Lower Austria

On 15/03/2022 By Steve In Lower Austria, Wine

“In die Grean gehen” – going into the green countryside with the wine grower – is a springtime tradition in the Weinviertel region of Lower Austria. The locals in the Weinviertel have been reviving an …

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The Weinviertel village of Poysdorf in autumn

The Veltlinerland Wine Route

On 31/03/2020 By Steve In Lower Austria, Wine

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe Veltlinerland region of Lower Austria is a landscape of gentle hills and lush vineyards, traditional farming villages and modern wineries – a place where people work …

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Riegersburg, Styria

A Golden Secret From The Land Of Volcanoes

On 21/12/2019 By Steve In Styria, Wine

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe Vulkanland in Eastern Styria is a fertile region of Austria where volcanoes formed the landscape millions of years ago. Styrian farmers and winegrowers still benefit from …

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The Wieninger vineyard above Vienna

Walking in the Vienna Vineyards

On 30/09/2019 By Steve In Vienna, Wine

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amVienna and wine are closely linked. After all, Vienna is the only capital in Europe where wine growing is cultivated on a large scale. The vineyards on …

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