Austria’s wines are now highly prized both by wine experts and wine lovers all around the world. Explore our curated selection of Austrian wines and their unique varietals such as Grüner Veltliner, Zweigelt, Traminer and Rieslings. Austria’s wine growing heritage stretches back over three millennia - we are sure you will enjoy exploring this region with us.
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2022 Sepp Moser Classic Style Organic Zweigelt
Regular price £14.99A vibrantly fruity, organically produced, red from this characterful indigenous Austrian variety.
Tasting Notes
Fruity and perfumed nose showing blackberries, white pepper and spice. Bright sappy palate with fresh acidity, crunchy redcurrant and raspberry fruit, and layers of spice, liquorice and herbs.
Production
Blauer Zweigelt is the most important red grape variety grown on Sepp Moser's Apetlon Estate, situated in the Neusiedlersee region of Austria. The summers in this region are very hot and dry; the vineyards are less than 1 km away from the Hungarian border. The deep, dark humous soils (well streaked with gravel) contribute to the smoothness of the wines produced here. The grapes are organically produced and hand harvested in September. All Sepp Moser wines are vinified centrally at the Sepp Moser Winery in Rohrendorf (Kremstal). The grapes in Sepp Zweigelt were de-stemmed, crushed and underwent partial cold maceration. The must was then fermented and given a brief period of ageing in stainless steel before being bottled in February.
Producer
The Sepp Moser Estate was founded by the famous Austrian wine producing pioneer, Lenz Moser. Lenz Moser's son, Sepp Moser, began operating under his own name in 1987 and handed over the direction of this family-owned estate to his own son Nikolaus in the year 2000.
The Sepp Moser Estate comprises of 50 acres of vineyards in two prominent wine regions; Kremstal (22 ha) and Neusiedlersee (28 ha). In the Kremstal, Nikolaus produces an international range of varieties as well as the ever more important local varieties of Gruner Veltliner and Riesling. The reds are produced on the gravelly soils of the warm southern Neusiederslee village of Apetlon. All Sepp Moser wines have been organic (and all estate wines biodynamic) since 2007.
Sustainability
The Sepp Moser estate produces a wide range of wines every year thanks to its vineyards in two diverse regions. There is one main aim in the cellar: the quality of the grapes shall be brought with as little influence as possible to the bottle. The grapes in the Sepp Moser vineyards are harvested by hand and at the cellar of the Atrium House Nikolaus Moser emphasizes gentle vinification and tries to interfere as little as possible with the process so that each wine can develop its own individual style. The fermentation starts spontaneously, and the maturing of the wine takes place on its own.
In 2006, Nikolaus officially moved the estate to biodynamic viticulture – one of the first to do so in Austria – and became Demeter certified. 2009 saw the release of Sepp Moser’s first certified organic wines. Nikolaus is very keen to reduce the amount of copper and sulphur used in the vineyards, and this year saw a reduction of two thirds over what was sprayed previously. He composts all the estates' pomace and vine trimmings, and there is an ongoing effort to plant trees around the vineyards.
Specifications
| Year | 2022 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Blauer Zweigelt |
| Country | Austria |
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9 units |
| Type | Red Wine |
| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
| Features | Vegetarian, Vegan, Organic, Biodynamic |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Food Matches | Try with veal or fish, as well as pizza and pasta with tomato based sauces. Also very pleasant drunk on its own slightly chilled. |
| Origin | Niederösterreich |
| Appellation | Burgenland Qual. Troc |
2019/20 Umathum Zweigelt
Regular price £20.59Zweigelt is Austria’s second grape with 15,000 acres of vineyard!
Tasting Notes
Colour
The wine has a deep ruby color.
Nose
On the nose, the wine shows flavours of red cherries, raspberries and sour cherries with spicy tone that appears on the palate.
Palate
The palate reveals ripe red fruit, full body, elegant tannins, and a long soft aftertaste.
The Wine
The fermentation is carried out on the skins in order to extract the red color and tannins. To help this process, the juice is repeatedly pumped over the pomace hat. After two weeks, the young wine is separated from the skins, transferred to wooden barrels and the malolactic fermentation is started. The wine matures over two winters without filtration in old oak barrels to achieve stability and maturity.
Producer
Joseph Umathum applies organic and biodynamic principles in farming his 150 acres of vines, which are situated on the north and east sides of Lake Neusiedl. The winery is mostly known for its authentic red wines like Zweigelt, St.-Laurent and Blaufränkisch which are available as elegant classic wines as well as characterful single vineyard selections.
Specifications
| Year | 2019/20 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Zweigelt |
| Country | Austria |
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Alcohol content
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12.5% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9.6 units |
| Type | Red Wine |
| Features |
Organic and biodynamic practices |
| Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
| Food Matches | Charcuterie, noodle dishes, spätzli, pork, grilled sausages, chicken, vegetables, cheeses. |
| Origin | Burgenland |
2020 Weingut Hajszan Neumann Natural Zweigelt
Regular price £28.99 Sale price £18.99 Save 34%Biodynamically Farmed & Vegan Approved
Our lively wines have subtle corners and edges. And it’s good this way, because we love natural, authentic wines. Each one has a characteristic soul, which develops from the natural flavours of the grapes and the terroir. All this comes to fruition thanks to our biodynamic cultivation. We also work gently and reductively in the wine cellar.
Tasting Notes
The grapes for this Natural Zweigelt come from two particularly old vineyards in Ried Weisleiten on Vienna`s Nussberg. This bright, polished Zweigelt is quite dark and intense, with aromas of black cherries and plum fruit, as well as a subtle touch of herbs and spices. Fine texture and freshness on the palate with an engaging spiciness that leads to a fruity, cool finish.
In the Cellar
Zweigelt from old vines on the Nussberg forms the basis, maceration and longer storage on the skin (9 weeks) leads to an intense and dark berry fruit, as well as a lively tannin structure.
The wine is then not aged in wood, but in concrete eggs, which can breathe in the same way as wooden barrels, but do not bring those typical oak tones nor toasty aromas. Of course, the wine is neither fined, nor filtered, nor sulfurized, just as we do with the mash-fermented white wines of the NATURAL series. After about 6 months of storage, the wine is put together and bottled, and after several months of aging in the bottle, the NATURAL Zweigelt goes on sale in September immediately before the next harvest.
Specifications
| Year | 2020 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | Zweigelt |
| Country | Austria |
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9.75 units |
| Type | Red Wine |
| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
| Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
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| Food Matches | Great companion for stews. |
| Origin | Vienna |
2018 Sepp Moser Zweigelt Reserve
Regular price £21.50A delicious example of this classic Austrian varietal elegant - juicy, ripe and generous. A wine that would appeal equally to Argentinian Malbec drinkers as to your Austrian Zweigelt drinkers.
Tasting Notes
Ripe cherry, herbal and cedar wood aromas. The palate has good weight with juicy plum and red berry fruit, bright acidity, supple balancing tannins and a bitter cherry twist on the finish.
Production
Zweigelt Reserve is made from 100% Blauer Zweigelt grapes cultivated in Sepp Moser's Hedwighof vineyard, in the warm southern Neusiedlersee village of Apetlon. The vineyard is around 117 metres above sea level (comparitively low), with deep dark topsoil and gravel beneath, which benefits from plenty of sunshine. The grapes are hand harvested towards the end of September / start of October. The grapes are de-stemmed and crushed, with spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel and 3 weeks spent on the skins. The wine is aged for 18 months in used 225 litre oak barrels.
Producer
The Sepp Moser Estate was founded by the famous Austrian wine producing pioneer, Lenz Moser. Lenz Moser's son, Sepp Moser, began operating under his own name in 1987 and handed over the direction of this family-owned estate to his own son Nikolaus in the year 2000.
The Sepp Moser Estate comprises of 50 acres of vineyards in two prominent wine regions; Kremstal (22 ha) and Neusiedlersee (28 ha). In the Kremstal, Nikolaus produces an international range of varieties as well as the ever more important local varieties of Gruner Veltliner and Riesling. The reds are produced on the gravelly soils of the warm southern Neusiederslee village of Apetlon. All Sepp Moser wines have been organic (and all estate wines biodynamic) since 2007.
Sustainability
The Sepp Moser estate produces a wide range of wines every year thanks to its vineyards in two diverse regions. There is one main aim in the cellar: the quality of the grapes shall be brought with as little influence as possible to the bottle. The grapes in the Sepp Moser vineyards are harvested by hand and at the cellar of the Atrium House Nikolaus Moser emphasizes gentle vinification and tries to interfere as little as possible with the process so that each wine can develop its own individual style. The fermentation starts spontaneously, and the maturing of the wine takes place on its own.
In 2006, Nikolaus officially moved the estate to biodynamic viticulture – one of the first to do so in Austria – and became Demeter certified. 2009 saw the release of Sepp Moser’s first certified organic wines. Nikolaus is very keen to reduce the amount of copper and sulphur used in the vineyards, and this year saw a reduction of two thirds over what was sprayed previously. He composts all the estates' pomace and vine trimmings, and there is an ongoing effort to plant trees around the vineyards.
Accolades
- 2017 Vintage - Silver at the 2020 Sommelier Wine Awards
- 2015 Vintage - Gold at the 2018 Sommelier Wine Awards
Specifications
| Year | 2017 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Blauer Zweigelt |
| Country | Austria |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% alc vol |
| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 10.1 units |
| Type | Red Wine |
| Cellaring Potential |
Drink over the next 8-10 years. |
| Features | Vegetarian, Vegan, Organic, Biodynamic, Sustainable |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Food Matches |
Why not try with pork dishes, goulash or ratatouille. |
| Origin | Burgenland |
| Appellation | Burgenland Qualitatswein Trocken |
2022 Schloss Gobelsburg Domaene Gobelsburg Rose
Regular price £16.49The DOMÆNE GOBELSBURG wines try to express the delicacy and cool elegance of the Kamptal appellation with its gentle hills and natural terraces. All the essential characteristics, geology and climatic zones of this cultural landscape are united here. Freshness, spiciness and high drinking flow are properties that form the basis for a millennia-old wine culture.
Tasting Notes
A fine play of fragrances and fruity nuances of wild cherries and fresh berries make this rosé a universal food companion.
Colour
Light onion skin color;
Nose
Delicate strawberry fruit, but also herbal fragrance à la lemon balm, delicate and reserved;
Palate
Slim and stimulating, emphasizes the light fruit again, piquant and polished, already a lot of drinking pleasure.
Accolades
ÖGZ ROSÈ TASTING: Winner
Raspberries and citrus zest are accompanied by a flourish of buttery crumbs. In the mouth it develops a lot of pressure: pink grapefruit, lemon balm and a finish in which tannins flare up in the beautiful, salmon-pink glass. “By the way, it also goes well with fish!”
dr Viktor Siegl, 05/20:
Green strawberries and mint in a distinctive bouquet, cool touch, animating; polished like refreshing, red berry fruit game, racy aperitif.
Producer
Cistercian monks, who spread throughout Europe from Burgundy in the 12th century, acquired their first vineyards in 1171, and have had a lasting impact on viticulture in Austria over the past 850 years. Schloss Gobelsburg has been operated by the Moosbrugger family—Eva and Michael—since 1996.
Over the centuries, monks have planted and cultivated vineyards in the very best sites in Austria. Today, Schloss Gobelsburg focuses on the Danube appellations’ regionally typical wines of protected origin, in the 3 categories Gebietswein (regional wine), Ortswein (village wine), and Riedenwein (from individual vineyards). The estate’s vineyards include parcels in world-famous sites such as Ried HEILIGENSTEIN or Ried LAMM.
Schloss Gobelsburg is a member of the winegrowers’ association Österreichische Traditionsweingüter, which is currently engaged in establishing a classification of Austria’s vineyards.
Specifications
| Year | 2022 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | Zweigelt |
| Country | Austria |
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Alcohol content
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12% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9 units |
| Type | Rosé Wine |
| Features | Sustainable |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Food Matches | Pair with pork, shellfish, cured meats, mild and soft cheeses as well as with appetizers and snacks. |
| Origin | Niederösterreich |
| Appellation | Kamptal |
2021 Michael Opitz Buddy Talk Red
Regular price £17.99No Tricks, Just Wine
Organically produced
Tasting Notes
Buddy Talk Red is a unique blend of organically grown Blaufränkisch, Zweigelt and Roesler grapes. It exhibits aromas of black and red fruits like blackberry and cherries, and plums along with light spice notes on the palate.
Producer
Modest Michael Opitz feels passionately about sustainability and quality and so decided to take the small family winery into being organic and as natural as possible on every level. All the wines are defined by their environment. The Neusiedlersee or Seewinkel, is a saltwater lake that, in this flat, warm part of Austria, brings tempering breezes, freshness and protection from disease. The wines as a result are tremendously pure, fresh, fragrant and yet salty.
Specifications
| Year | 2021 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 50% Blaufränkisch 35% Zweigelt 15% Roesler |
| Country | Austria |
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9.4 units |
| Type | Red Blend |
| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
| Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
| Dietary Information |
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| Food Matches | Good friends and a great conversation! Soft cheese, cured salami and some cornichons will also work well |
| Origin | Burgenland |
