Viennese wine has a history as old as the city itself, with vineyards first planted by the Romans and later nurtured by medieval monasteries. Uniquely, Vienna remains the only capital city in the world with significant urban vineyards, including premier cru sites, covering the hills of Grinzing, Nussberg, and Bisamberg. The region is best known for Gemischter Satz, a traditional field blend of multiple varieties fermented together, creating vibrant, aromatic wines with layered complexity. Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, and Weissburgunder also thrive in the city’s limestone and loess soils. With its blend of historic heuriger taverns and a new wave of ambitious winemakers, Vienna’s viticulture is both deeply traditional and dynamically modern.
