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Burgenland

Burgenland is Austria's red-wine stronghold, with Blaufränkisch, St. Laurent and Zweigelt at its core. Mittelburgenland and Eisenberg focus on Blaufränkisch, Neusiedlersee joins Zweigelt with sweet wine, and Leithaberg makes mineral reds and whites.

Place
Burgenland, Austria
Wine context
Blaufränkisch · Chardonnay · Pinot Noir · Syrah / Shiraz
Producers
8
Editorial basis
World of Wine regional guide
Atlas locationBurgenland · Austria47.48° N · 16.48° E

Red grapes outnumber white grapes in Burgenland, Austria's only major wine area where that is true. Blaufränkisch, St. Laurent and Zweigelt lead the way. The region's core reds often bring spice and mineral notes, lively acidity and medium tannin.

Its DAC names make the range easier to read. Mittelburgenland and Eisenberg are linked with Blaufränkisch, Neusiedlersee with Zweigelt, and Leithaberg with Blaufränkisch and white wines. Neusiedlersee is also Austria's most important sweet-wine region. Lake Neusiedl stores heat and shapes its microclimate; regional producers say the lake's winds and salt can be found in the wines.

Leithaberg carries minerality through both reds and whites, while Eisenberg added Welschriesling to its DAC in 2023. Uhudler is a southern Burgenland specialty. The region's sweet-wine export trade was also caught up in the 1985 glycol scandal that became a turning point in Austria's wine crisis.

Inside the region

5 named areas

Each guide keeps its place within Burgenland clear, with a direct route back to the map.

  1. 01Burgenland1 producerBurgenland sits within Burgenland, Austria.
  2. 02EisenbergNo producers listed yetEisenberg sits within Burgenland, Austria.
  3. 03Leithaberg4 producersLeithaberg's limestone and schist slopes above Lake Neusiedl give Blaufränkisch savoury grip and whites a firm mineral line.
  4. 04Mittelburgenland2 producersMittelburgenland is Blaufränkisch country, where warm Pannonian air gives dark cherry fruit and spicy tannin.
  5. 05Neusiedlersee8 producersNeusiedlersee's warm lake humidity can drive botrytis for sweet wines while Zweigelt gains soft, ripe red fruit.

Producer profiles

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  • Winery Family StrehnDeutschkreutz winery centered on Blaufränkisch, organic vineyards and a rosé led range.

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mapSee Burgenland in the AtlasKeep the surrounding places in view as you move closer.placeContinue to BurgenlandBurgenland is one of the named areas within Burgenland.learningUnderstand BlaufränkischBlaufränkisch is one of the wine names associated with Burgenland.