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Blaufrankisch
(blouw-FRANN-keesh)
Made from Austria's second most popular red grape, these spicy red wines are charmingly food friendly and full of character.

A grape that goes by many names: Blaufrankisch in Austria, Lemberger in Germany and the US and Kekfrankos in Hungary. Blaufrankisch is a sturdy, vigorous variety that prefers a warmer climate.

It creates wines that are typically fruity, with good body and structure. Their spicy, smoky notes and zippy acidity give them great pairing potential at the table.

Blaufrankisch finds its home in the extreme southeastern corner of the country, in Central Burgenland, which has been dubbed "Blaufrankisch Land."

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St. Laurent
(sahn-luh-RAHN)
Pinot Noir's wilder, more dangerous cousin. This grape creates aromatic red wines with fruity appeal and mouth-filling texture.
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Sauvignon Blanc
(SOH-vin-yon-BLAHN)
An international favorite. These white wines are fresh, bracing and versatile.
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Muskat
(muss-CAT)
An ancient grape from an eminent viticultural family. Muskat wines are usually sweet and full-bodied, perfect as an apertif or with desserts.
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Gruner Veltliner
(GROO-nur FELT-leen-er)
King of the Danube, this Austrian favorite produces light, crisp whites noted for their versatility and excellent balance.
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Austrian Wine Tasting Kit

Discover the charms of Austrian wines with friends by hosting your own wine tasting party!

Our Austrian Wine Tasting Kit showcases three of the county's best varietals - Gruner Veltliner, Blaufrankisch, and St. Laurent - all chosen to accompany cool-weather dining.

¥9900 for three-bottle set (includes free shipping within Japan)
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World-class Austrian wines

Across the globe, the wines of Austria have garnered accolades from some of the most respected names in the industry. Master of Wine Jancis Robinson has praised Austrian whites for their "beautifully pure, full-bodied, food-friendly" character, while New York Times critic Eric Asimov has extolled the "unspeakable delights" of Austrian reds. continued below

Graf Trauttmansdorff Park Classic '05
Weingut Trauttmansdorffwines
A peppery, medium-bodied red with pronounced flavors of tart cherry and spice. Pleasantly autumnal in character, this wine goes well with the comforting foods you crave as the temperatures drop.
Together with winemaker Franz Weninger and oenologist Mario Olivero, Count Maximillian Trauttmansdorff takes an unconventional approach to Austrian wine at his estate in the heart of Blaufrankisch Land. He strives to produce complex wines with a distinctive character.
Tasting Notes
Appetizing aromas of red and black berries on the nose, with hints of cinnamon and smoke in the background. Flavors of sour cherry, spiced plum compote and touches of oak and leather on the palate, overlaying a firm acidic structure and rustic tannins.
Pairing suggestions



Red meats - classic beef stew; lamb moussaka with feta cheese and mint; stir-fried beef in black bean sauce
Game birds - duck with cherry sauce; grilled aigamo duck; roast goose or turkey
Grilled meats - char-grilled hamburgers; beef loin teppanyaki; BBQ chicken thighs
Zesty sauces - pasta with sausage and peppers; pork paprikash
Smoked and mature cheeses such as Gouda
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World-class Austrian wines

Across the globe, the wines of Austria have garnered accolades from some of the most respected names in the industry. Master of Wine Jancis Robinson has praised Austrian whites for their "beautifully pure, full-bodied, food-friendly" character, while New York Times critic Eric Asimov has extolled the "unspeakable delights" of Austrian reds.

This year, a whopping 265 Austrian wines received a score of 90 points or higher -- marking them as "outstanding wines of exceptional complexity and character" -- in Robert Parker's influential publication The Wine Advocate.

Austrian wines have made impressive showings at several international tastings. The country's outstanding wines made from international varieties such as Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc, along with lesser-known grapes including Blaufrankisch and St. Laurent, are gaining fans from New York to London. These hand-crafted, fantastically food-friendly wines pair wonderfully with an array of world cuisines.

Join us in exploring some of Austria's most popular wine varieties and finest vineyards, and discover a few representative Austrian wines to savor in the chilly winter months.

Austrian Wines Dazzle the Pros in London

Austrian wines first stepped into the international spotlight in 2002, when a line-up of Gruner Veltliner outperformed some of the world's finest Chardonnays in a blind tasting judged by industry professionals at London's fashionable Groucho Club.

Two years later, the club hosted a similar blind taste-off featuring Rieslings. Matched against top-class examples from Germany, France and Australia, the Rieslings from Austria stole the show.


The emphasis in Austria, says Willi Klinger, director of the Austrian Wine Marketing Board, is on quality over quantity.

"We offer authentic, artisanal, individual and natural wines made by families. Our unique microclimates, great culinary tradition and dynamic people make Austrian wine special."

Message from the Austrian Ambassador

"Austrian Wines have a three millenia long tradition paired with a very modern viniculture. Austrian wine makers do not produce big quantities but each individual wine reflects the character of its origin, the particulars of its topography, the culture of its people. I am happy that some of the best wines that Austria produces find their way to Japan and onto elegant Japanese tables to accompany exquisite food."

"Since my arrival some two years ago I made it one of my priorities to make Austrian wines better known in Japan, being confident that true appreciation will follow. I am thankful to Bento.com to give Austrian wines a platform."

Ambassador Jutta Stefan-Bastl, Austrian Embassy
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