Austria

Burgenland

Eastern Austria along the Hungarian border, from the Leithagebirge hills to Lake Neusiedl.

Continental, with warm Pannonian summers and the shallow, mist-giving Lake Neusiedl to the east.

Burgenland is Austria's red-wine powerhouse, split between spicy Blaufränkisch in the west and the botrytis-laced sweet wines of Lake Neusiedl.

Moric and Umathum champion Blaufränkisch, while Ruster Ausbruch rivals the world's finest dessert wines.

For the buyer, Burgenland is where Austrian quality meets exciting, terroir-driven reds.

Terroir & Soil

Gravel, loam and slate slopes; cool winds and autumn humidity across the lake support Austria's great sweet wines.

What to Expect from the Wines

  • · Blaufränkisch is Burgenland's noble red - spicy, peppery and age-worthy on the iron-rich west side.
  • · Ruster Ausbruch and other sweet wines from around Lake Neusiedl reach extraordinary heights.
  • · The reds are Central Europe's most exciting grower wines.

Remarkable Bottles from Burgenland

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Moric Blaufränkisch

Burgenland · 2024 (representative vintage)

Moric Blaufränkisch is an red wine from Austria, in the Burgenland region (Eastern Austria along the Hungarian border, from the Leithagebirge hills to Lake Neusiedl.), made principally from Blaufränkisch. Burgenland's natural-wine pioneer — pure Blaufränkisch from ungrafted old vines, sudden and serious.

$55–$95 est. retail

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Burgenland Blaufränkisch

Burgenland · 2024 (representative vintage)

Burgenland Blaufränkisch is an red wine from Austria, in the Burgenland region (Eastern Austria along the Hungarian border, from the Leithagebirge hills to Lake Neusiedl.), made principally from Blaufränkisch. a house-style Burgenland blaufränkisch that showcases the grape in this region.

$14–$34 est. retail

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Burgenland Riesling

Burgenland · 2024 (representative vintage)

Burgenland Riesling is an white wine from Austria, in the Burgenland region (Eastern Austria along the Hungarian border, from the Leithagebirge hills to Lake Neusiedl.), made principally from Riesling. a house-style Burgenland riesling that showcases the grape in this region.

$12–$28 est. retail

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Burgenland Weissburgunder

Burgenland · 2024 (representative vintage)

Burgenland Weissburgunder is an white wine from Austria, in the Burgenland region (Eastern Austria along the Hungarian border, from the Leithagebirge hills to Lake Neusiedl.), made principally from Weissburgunder. a house-style Burgenland weissburgunder that showcases the grape in this region.

$12–$28 est. retail

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Blaufränkisch DAC Blaufränkisch Riserva

Burgenland · 2024 (representative vintage)

Blaufränkisch DAC Blaufränkisch Riserva is an red wine from Austria, in the Burgenland region (Eastern Austria along the Hungarian border, from the Leithagebirge hills to Lake Neusiedl.), made principally from Blaufränkisch. a reserve-tier Blaufränkisch DAC blaufränkisch that represents the region's premium bottled expression.

$45–$90 est. retail

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Ruster Ausbruch Blaufränkisch Riserva

Burgenland · 2024 (representative vintage)

Ruster Ausbruch Blaufränkisch Riserva is an red wine from Austria, in the Burgenland region (Eastern Austria along the Hungarian border, from the Leithagebirge hills to Lake Neusiedl.), made principally from Blaufränkisch. a reserve-tier Ruster Ausbruch blaufränkisch that represents the region's premium bottled expression.

$63–$125 est. retail

Food Pairing

  • · Blaufränkisch with roast pork, paprika dishes and aged cheese.
  • · Sweet Ausbruch with foie gras and fruit desserts.

Buying from Burgenland

  • › Blaufränkisch from the Eisenberg, Leithaberg and RosalĂ­a hills; top names are Moric, Umathum and Kollwentz.
  • › Sweet wines - including Ruster Ausbruch - are world-class; great with cheese.