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.
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
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Austria's Carnuntum wine region with Gerhard Markowitsch
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Amanda Barnes has been writing about wine and travel since 2003. South America has been her home since 2009, but she is currently on a mission to unlock the world of wine by traveling Around the World in 80 Harvests!
