The best wines from Mittelburgenland in Austria

It is mainly the Blaufränkische grape that has given Mittelburgenland its reputation as Austria's red wine district. It is widely planted there and produces characteristic red quality wines.

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Mittenburgenland could be called the heart of Austrian red wine culture. Not that other wine districts do not produce good red wines, but Mittelburgenland is the only one where red wine clearly dominates.

It was not until the 1970s and 1980s that winegrowers from Mittelburgenland began to specialise. Although Merlot, Zweigelt and Cabernet Sauvignon do very well here, the Blaufränkisch grape in particular has stolen the hearts of winegrowers.

It is no coincidence that winegrowers from Mittelburgenland mainly produce red wines. The conditions are right for it. The area is wedged between hills in the north and south. Warm, dry winds blow into the vineyards from the east in the summer. There is a lot of sun and little rain. But the thick layers of clay in the soil retain water for a long time.

The red wines that can be made in these conditions are smooth, powerful and fruity. Franz Weninger's winery from Horitschon is considered one of the best in the district. He has been working biodynamically since 2006. His red wines are internationally renowned. Two cooperatives of local winegrowers - the Winzerkeller Deutschkreutz and the Winzerkeller Neckenmarkt - make Blaufränkische wines that sell well at home and abroad. We currently have one wines from Mittelburgenland in our range. You can view all our wines from Mittelburgenland here.