Thanks to the Pannonian climate, the Carnuntum winegrowing region produces voluptuous, powerful wines, largely reds. Carnuntum is an up-and-comer among Austria's winegrowing regions not just because of a new generation of top winegrowers but also because of its rich range of excursion destinations evoking the charms of ancient Roman times: The Roman Wine Route and the Roman city of Carnuntum recall the ancient Roman roots of this winegrowing region.
Höflein Wine Maker Trail
In October, the wineries in Höflein open their gates from 2 p.m. on, inviting guests to sample wines, schnapps and other treats produced by the local wine makers.
Dates in 2021: October 16 & 17
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Thanks to the Pannonian climate, the Carnuntum winegrowing region produces voluptuous, powerful wines, largely reds. Carnuntum is an up-and-comer among Austria's wine growing regions not just because of a new generation of top winegrowers but also because of its rich range of excursion destinations evoking the charms of ancient Roman times: The Roman Wine Route and the Roman city of Carnuntum recall the ancient Roman roots of this winegrowing region.
What is a heuriger?
“Heurig” is an adjective in Austrian dialect that means “this year.” It refers to “this year’s” wine, i.e. the new wine, as well as to the winemakers’ premises where they are allowed to serve their own wine to the public along with simple down-to-earth foods. These heurige are typical of the wine regions in Lower Austria. A genuine heuriger is open only at certain times of the year. A few fir or conifer twigs hung out (ausgesteckt) at the entrance to the house indicate that the heuriger is open.