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Sauvignon Blanc
(SOH-vin-yon-BLAHN)
An international favorite. These white wines are fresh, bracing and versatile.

Known for its distinctive, expressive fragrance, the Sauvignon Blanc grape hails from France's Loire Valley. In cooler climates, the grapes produce wines that exhibit green aromas and flavors of grass, herbs and vegetables. In warmer regions, citrus and tropical fruit flavors develop.

Playfully fruity with clear, bright acidity, Austrian Sauvignon Blanc strikes a nice balance between the austerity of white Bordeaux and the aggressively fruity pep of New World varieties.

Sauvignon Blanc is planted in various places around the country, but the grapes grow best in the sunny southern region of Styria, along the Slovenian border.

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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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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.
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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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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
Sattlerhof Sauvignon Klassik'07
Weingut Sattlerhof
An enticingly perfumed white with bright acidity and juicy fruit flavors. This delicately balanced Sauvignon Blanc pairs well with fish and fresh herbs, healthy vegetable dishes and pastas.
Regarded as one of the top growers in the Styria region, Willi Sattler has been making wine at his family's estate in the "Tuscany of Austria" for over twenty years. He is constantly developing new methods to bring out varietal character.
Tasting Notes
Pert and refreshing, brimming with aromas of grapefruit and passion fruit, with supporting notes of green peas and verbena. This wine has a food-friendly acidic spine that relaxes toward the finish and ends with remarkable finesse.
Pairing suggestions


Fish and shellfish - stir-fried shrimp and snow peas; sea bream meuniere with lemon and parsley; squid and green beans sauteed in garlic and wine
Pasta and rice dishes - pasta with basil pesto, octopus, and potato; linguine with poached salmon trout and dill in a light cream sauce; seafood risotto with saffron
Soups - pumpkin soup flavored with sweet miso; chicken and vegetable soup with tarragon
Vegetable dishes - grilled zucchini and green peppers with feta cheese; pan-seared yamaimo mountain potato with shiso pesto
Fresh herbs and zesty sauces - samosas with mint sauce; chicken stir-fried with cilantro and pistachios
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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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