Austria’s Carnuntum wine region is one of the oldest in Central Europe. Winemaker Gerhard Markowitsch discusses the particularities of Carnuntum terroir and its signature Zweigelt grape. In this vineyard interview, he tells Amanda Barnes about the changing attitudes to viticulture in Austria, and a little bit about the ancient gladiators that used to live in the region.
Carnuntum Wine Region: Quick Guide
- Dense loam, loess and sandy gravels
- 906 hectares
- Mainly red wine (Zweigelt, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Blaufränkisch) some white (Grüner Veltliner, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris)
- Continental climate with moderating affect from lake and river
- 146 wineries
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More features on Austria’s wine regions and Austrian wine:
- Tunnel Vision: Austria’s focus on single-site wines
- Terroir Essentials & Fast Facts on Austria’s wine regions and wine production
- Blaufränkisch wine guide and the Spitzerberg wine region
- The past, present and future of Austrian wine
- Grüner Veltliner wine guide
- St Laurent wine guide
- Traisental wine region guide
- Zweigelt wine guide
