Weinviertel

Weinviertel – Grüner Veltliner and more from Austria's largest wine region

When you think of Austrian wine, there is no way around the Weinviertel. The region in the northeast of Lower Austria is the most significant wine-growing area in the country and shapes the character of Austrian wine like no other. Gentle hills, vast loess soils, and a continental climate with hot summers and cool nights – these are the ingredients for wines that combine freshness, spice, and depth in one glass. At Vinoscout, you will find a carefully curated selection from this fascinating region, ranging from uncomplicated everyday wine to characterful reserve.

Wine style and character: Fresh, spicy, unmistakable

The Weinviertel has its own DAC designation – and it belongs to the Grüner Veltliner. This grape variety is the soul of the region: In its classic expression, it shows itself with lively acidity, fine pepper spice, green herbal notes, and a pleasant minerality that stems from the loess soils and weathered primary rock. Depending on the location and vinification, the Grüner Veltliner from the Weinviertel can be lean and drinkable or – as with a reserve wine cuvée – develop significantly more complexity and depth. Besides the Veltliner, Blauer Zweigelt, Chardonnay, and Merlot also thrive here, enriching the region's image with red and international accents. And for those who appreciate sparkling wine: Sekt made from Grüner Veltliner has also found a true home in the Weinviertel.

Important origins in the assortment

In the Vinoscout assortment from the Weinviertel, you will encounter two strong names:

• Schloßweingut Malteser Ritterorden: One of the most traditional wineries in the region. The Order of Malta cultivates its vineyards with great care and offers a broad spectrum – from the accessible Grüner Veltliner DAC dry to the site-typical Riede Hundschupfen Grüner Veltliner, and even Blauer Zweigelt, Chardonnay, and an elegant Sekt Brut. The wines impress with reliability and origin character.
• Ingrid Groiss: The winemaker from the Weinviertel stands for artisanally precise, expressive wines. Her Grüner Veltliner Schablau Reserve is an impressive example of what the region can achieve at the highest level – complex, spicy, and with a long finish.
• Schlumberger: The renowned Austrian sparkling wine house brings the lightness and freshness of the grape variety into a sparkling form with its Schlumberger Sekt Grüner Veltliner – ideal for festive occasions or as an aperitif.

Food recommendations: Versatile companions at the table

The wines from the Weinviertel are true all-rounders in the kitchen. A few ideas on how best to enjoy them:

• Grüner Veltliner DAC: Classic with Wiener Schnitzel, asparagus dishes, goat cheese, or light pasta variations with herbs.
• Grüner Veltliner Reserve: With fried fish, poultry in cream sauce, or a creamy risotto – here it can be a bit richer.
• Blauer Zweigelt: Excellent with grilled dishes, lamb chops, or spicy hard cheese.
• Chardonnay and Merlot: International grape varieties that feel at home with international food – Chardonnay with chicken or salmon, Merlot with pasta Bolognese or roast beef.
• Sekt Grüner Veltliner: As an aperitif, with canapés, or light appetizers – fresh, lively, and a true conversation starter.

Buy Weinviertel at Vinoscout – your advantages

At Vinoscout, you can order Weinviertel wines online with ease and have them delivered directly to your home. Our assortment currently includes 22 products from the region, with prices starting from 5.80 Euro up to 18.48 Euro for the Groiss Reserve. This means you will find both uncomplicated everyday wines for spontaneous enjoyment and expressive bottles for special moments. Browse through our offer and discover what the Weinviertel has to offer in all its diversity – from classic Veltliner freshness to elegant Sekt.