Introduction
Austria may not be the most well-known wine producing nation. However, this beautiful and charming country boasts many fine wines including some of the best botrytis sweet wines and Ice wines in the world.
During the twentieth century Austrian wine became a high-volume, industrialized business, with much of it being sold in bulk to Germany. In [...]
This popular hot spiced wine is served during the cold winter months throughout Germany and Europe. It is made with red wine and seasoned with cinnamon, cloves, citrus and sugar.
At the markets, vendors will offer various additions to the mulled wine, such as a shot of rum, amaretto, or elderberry cordial.
An alcohol-free version of mulled wine can also be made by [...]
Interested in learning the basics of wine? Here’s a list of common wine terms.
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Acidity - A naturally occurring component of every wine; the level of perceived sharpness; a key element to a wine’s longevity; a leading determinant of balance.
Alcohol - The end product of fermentation; technically ethyl alcohol resulting from the interaction of natural grape sugars and yeast; generally above [...]
Overview
Zlatan Plavac is a rare full-bodied wine from the Dalmatian island of Hvar in Croatia.
The wine is made from selected grapes of the variety Plavac Mali, a blend between Zinfandel and Dobricic grapes.
Croatian wine has a long history dating back to 5th century B.C. Recent historical findings suggest that wine in Croatia existed hundreds of years before the rise [...]
Overview
Riesling is a white grape variety which originated in the Rhine and Mosel valleys of Germany.
Riesling wines range from dry to sweet, as well as light to full bodied.
The wines are categorized by the grape’s ripeness level at harvest, and their level of dryness.
Ripening generally occurs between September to November, and late harvest Riesling can be picked as late as January.
Major regions [...]
One of Hungary’s most famous red wines!
Overview
Egri Bikavér is a type of red wine from Northern Hungary. It is produced in the wine region around the town of Eger. Besdies Tokaji Aszú, Bull’s Blood is one of the most internationally recognized wines from Hungary.
The production of Bull’s Blood is regulated by the Hungarian Wine Making [...]
Overview
Tokaji Aszú is a sweet, topaz-colored wine from Hungary.
The wine derives its name from the Tokaj-Hegyalja district of Northeastern Hungary. The region lies on the edge of the great Hungarian plain, dominated by the extinct Tokaj volcano and the Zemplen Hills.
Tokaji Aszú is made from late-ripened grapes affected by Botrytis cinerea, a mold that concentrates [...]
Central and Eastern European Food Retailers & Suppliers
Austrian
Austrian Gorcery
- Austrian food retailer that ships worldwide. Sells name brand products including AIDA, Bensdorp, Knorr, Manner, Milka, Mirabell, etc.
http://www.austriangrocery.com
Austrian Mozartkugel
- Austrian gourmet specialities from chocolates and wafers over schnapps to beer.
http://austria.mozartkugel.co.uk
Demel Online Shop
- The famous bakery in Austria where the Demel’s Sachertorte is made.
http://www.demel.at/en/frames/index_shop.htm
Sacher Online Shop
- The [...]
