Wines of Austria
In season 1, the hosts travel to Austria. The wines of Austria have gained international recognition for their quality, diversity, and distinct character. Located in the heart of Europe, Austria is a country with a rich winemaking tradition that dates back centuries. Austria's wine regions span across the country, with the most notable being Burgenland, Lower Austria (including the Wachau, Kamptal, and Kremstal regions), Styria, and Vienna. Each region has its own unique terroir, encompassing diverse soils, microclimates, and grape varieties.
Weingut Sattlerhof
Austria
At Weingut Sattlerhof, meticulous attention is given to every step of the winemaking process. The grapes are carefully hand-harvested at optimal ripeness, and gentle pressing techniques are employed to extract the best juice. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks or large wooden barrels, allowing the wines to develop their distinctive character and complexity.
Hillinger
Hillinger is known for its diverse range of wines, with a particular focus on red varietals such as Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch, and Pinot Noir. From their approachable and fruit-forward entry-level wines to their complex and age-worthy reserves, each bottle showcases the winery's expertise and dedication to crafting wines of exceptional quality.
Weingut Heinrich
Weingut Heinrich's philosophy centers around sustainability and the belief that great wines are born from a healthy and balanced ecosystem. The estate's vineyards are cultivated without the use of synthetic chemicals, and the grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness to ensure the highest quality fruit.
Weingut Wieninger
Austria
Weingut Wieninger has a strong commitment to sustainable and organic viticulture practices. The family carefully tends to the vineyards, ensuring that the grapes are cultivated with utmost care and respect for the environment. The result is grapes of exceptional quality and character.
Schloss Gobelsburg
Austria
Weingut Wieninger has a strong commitment to sustainable and organic viticulture practices. The family carefully tends to the vineyards, ensuring that the grapes are cultivated with utmost care and respect for the environment. The result is grapes of exceptional quality and character.
Wachau
Austria
Weingut Wieninger has a strong commitment to sustainable and organic viticulture practices. The family carefully tends to the vineyards, ensuring that the grapes are cultivated with utmost care and respect for the environment. The result is grapes of exceptional quality and character.