Austrian Wines
Givino stocks Austrian wines from Weingut R&A Pfaffl, representing modern Austrian winemaking that combines traditional varieties with contemporary techniques. Our Austrian wine selection focuses on indigenous grape varieties, including Grüner Veltliner, Zweigelt, and Riesling, alongside international varieties adapted to Austrian growing conditions. These wines of Austria demonstrate how Austrian producers work with their cool climate and diverse soils to create wines with natural acidity and food-friendly structure.
Weingut R&A Pfaffl Range
Weingut R&A Pfaffl contributes multiple expressions to our wine Austria collection, showcasing different approaches to Austrian winemaking. Their Grüner Veltliner demonstrates Austria's signature white variety with characteristic white pepper spice and mineral backbone that defines quality Austrian white wine production. The Zweigelt represents Austria's most planted red variety, offering approachable fruit character with the structure that makes Austrian reds food-friendly. Their Riesling shows how this international variety adapts to Austrian terroir, creating Austrian white wine with distinctive peach characteristics.
Austrian Grape Varieties and Styles
Austrian winemaking focuses heavily on indigenous varieties that thrive in the country's continental climate. Grüner Veltliner produces Austrian white wine with distinctive herbal and spice notes that pair well with diverse cuisines, from light salads to rich meat dishes. Zweigelt creates red wines with soft tannins and bright fruit character that works well both young and with some aging. St. Laurent represents another indigenous Austrian red variety, producing wines with more structure and aging potential than Zweigelt expressions.
- Grüner Veltliner - Austria's signature white variety with characteristic spice and minerality
- Zweigelt - Popular Austrian red variety offering approachable fruit and food-friendly structure
- Riesling - International variety showing Austrian terroir expression with distinctive fruit character
- St. Laurent - Indigenous red variety producing structured wines with aging potential
Austrian Winemaking Philosophy
Austrian wine production emphasizes expressing terroir through minimal intervention techniques that preserve grape variety character. The Austrian wine brands in our collection focus on sustainable viticulture practices and careful winemaking that allows vineyard sites to influence final wine character. Austrian winemakers understand how to work with their continental climate, utilizing temperature variations and soil diversity to create wines with natural balance and food compatibility.
Climate and Terroir Expression
Austrian vineyards benefit from continental climate conditions with warm days and cool nights that preserve acidity while developing flavor concentration. The Danube River's influence moderates temperatures in key wine regions, creating ideal conditions for both white and red grape cultivation. These conditions produce wine from Austria with natural freshness and mineral character that reflects specific vineyard sites rather than just grape variety characteristics.
Food Pairing and Versatility
Austrian wines excel at food pairing due to their natural acidity and balanced structure. Grüner Veltliner works particularly well with asparagus, seafood, and light meat dishes, while also complementing spicy Asian cuisines. Austrian red wines like Zweigelt pair naturally with Austrian cuisine, including schnitzel and hearty stews, but also work well with grilled meats and aged cheeses. The food-friendly character makes these wines versatile for home dining and entertaining.
Modern Austrian Wine Development
Contemporary Austrian winemaking has evolved significantly since the 1980s, focusing on quality over quantity and developing international recognition for indigenous varieties. Modern Austrian producers like R&A Pfaffl combine traditional grape varieties with current winemaking techniques, creating wines that maintain Austrian character while appealing to international palates. This approach produces Austrian wine styles that respect historical varieties while meeting contemporary quality expectations.
Our wine Austria collection represents this modern Austrian approach through producers who understand their indigenous varieties and work with appropriate terroir to create authentic expressions. Whether seeking characteristic Grüner Veltliner or food-friendly red wines, our selection demonstrates the quality and character available within contemporary Austrian wines from producers who maintain traditional variety focus while employing modern quality standards and sustainable production methods.
