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A Dip into Austrian Wines!
Enjoy dry white wines and local hospitality at Graben Gritsch im Donauschlössel
Learn about the history of the place on a vineyard and cellar tour, and taste their unique fruity wines at Domäne Wachau Wine Tasting & Tour
Taste crystal clear & expressive white wines from Wachau
Take a walk through the vineyard and savor various vintage wines paired with regional cuisine.
Tour Carnuntum's wine history with tastings, vineyard visits, barrel tastings, and with local delicacies all led by expert guides
Join this vineyard hike at Weingut Neustifter and sample wines paired with local delicacies on the way
Visit the 300-year-old cellar and taste authentic Zweigelt and other wines
Learn About Wine Culture of Wandraschek Weinmanufaktur in Lower Austria
Join a hike to their beautiful vineyards and taste wines paired with homemade delicacies
Enjoy five wine tastings and learn about their culture during a vineyard hike
Discover Lower Austria's wine scene together with knowledgeable local wine tour guides.
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Wine tasting tours in Lower Austria are easily accessible by different means of transportation.
Lower Austria is the largest Austrian area for the production of quality wines. This name combines the rich potential of the origin and wine styles of local rare varieties, as well as some international grape varieties. There are eight distinct wine-growing zones, offering various wine tastings and tours in Lower Austria, with such sonorous names as Wachau in the west and Carnuntum in the east, which can be roughly divided into three main climatic zones: the Weinwirtel in the north; the territories adjacent to the Danube, with adjacent valleys to the west of Vienna; and Pannonian Lower Austria in the southeast.
Are you searching for tips or advice for wine tastings and tours in Lower Austria? We have provided a list of wine tastings and tours in Lower Austria for visitors with direct booking options through our website. At WineTourism.com, we are available to answer any questions and help guide you towards the best fit when planning your wine region experience in Lower Austria. We hope you will discover what makes the region special and enjoy your experience of wine tasting Austria!
The best season to experience wine tastings and tours in Lower Austria is spring when nature wakes up after winter, the hills turn green again and the winemakers begin to open the doors of their cellars to the first visitors. At the end of March, along with spring, the new fiscal year begins. The combination of a magical land, traditional holidays, excellent regional dishes, and fine wine guarantees an exceptional experience. For an unusual spring adventure, you can go by bike or on foot.
Besides wine tastings and tours in Lower Austria, there is much more to be discovered in the region.
Open up for yourself the youngest capital of Austria St. Polten. Discover Baden Bei Wien which was the former summer residence of the Romans. Make sure to experience the magic of the Vienna Alps. You can also enjoy:
Here are some wine tips you should try during your wine tasting in Lower Austria:
Gruner Veltliner: The wine has a rich fruity taste with bright acidity, well-integrated and refreshing, and a long fruity-spicy aftertaste. In the aroma of the wine, there are hints of white peach, grapefruit, and ripe apricot, notes of exotic fruits.
Zweigelt: The balance of good acidity and velvety tannins in the taste of the wine is complemented by hints of blackberry, cherry, and orange peel.
In general, Lower Austria is famous for its harmonious sparkling wines, which are characterized by a refined aroma and a soft, delicate taste, due to which such sparkling wines are also well suited to desserts and fruits.
During your wine tastings and tours in Lower Austria, you can enjoy a supervised tasting of their estate-grown wines with their cellar door party. You can try a variety of their wines based on your preferences. You will discover their history, vineyards, and the winemaking process. Following the tour, you can partake in a standard wine tasting with food mixing, as winemakers are keen to share more about the wine's virtues and the philosophy behind them.
Personal, informative tourWe had a wonderful tour at Weinut Walter Glatzer led by the seriously impressive winemaker Hanna, who took us to the vineyards, the cellar, and then led a highly informative winetasting. Hanna was generous with her time and knowledge, and we left with several bottles of the fantastic wines produced here.
Read our travel guide to the Lower Austria wine region, or discover our very selection of wineries in Lower Austria and places to stay in Lower Austria.
If you are looking for organized tours, check out our list of guided wine tours.
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