The wines of Austria
The wines of Austria The landlocked country of Austria, at the centre of Europe, produces a great variety of quality wines. Stephen Brook has been fascinated by the country and its wines for more…
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The wines of Austria
The landlocked country of Austria, at the centre of Europe, produces a great variety of quality wines. Stephen Brook has been fascinated by the country and its wines for more than 40 years, seeing it through its worst times to the multi-faceted wine producer it has become today.In this second edition of The wines of Austria Brook takes readers on a vinous journey to explore the best Austria has to offer. While the wine scandal of the mid-eighties caused a temporary setback, and put many blameless producers out of business, it also allowed serious winemakers a chance to focus and innovate.
Nearly all the wine growing takes place in the east of the country, in four broad regions. In the Today, in a growing area less than half the size of Bordeaux, Austria is producing not only fabulous white and sweet wines but also reds, ros s, amber wines, Sekts and p tillants naturels.