Dear Guests, Wine and pleasure are an inseparable pairing. For Vienna International Hotels & Resorts, this principle served as a guiding force both in creating our food menus and in compiling the wine list used in all of our hotels in Europe. As an Austrian company, we offer you a delicious selection of wines from Austria’s 16 wine regions. The varied mix of wineries – selected according to the importance and renown of the individual wine-growing areas – is representative of the great diversity of Austrian wines and vintners. Here, small insiders’ tips are on a par with the big names, high-tech and tradition go hand in hand, and organic wine is a matter of concern for the future. The extensive wine list is complemented by a well-chosen selection of international wines from Europe and the New World. We wish you lots of enjoyment in the selection of your personal favourite wine and many pleasures with the Vienna International Wine List.
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Vienna International Hotels & Resorts
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RED WINE
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GRÜNER VELTLINER
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RIESLING 10
SAUVIGNON BLANC 10
BURGUNDY/CHARDONNAY 11
AUSTRIAN SPECIALTIES 12
ROSÉ 13
RED WINE
PINOT NOIR/ST. LAURENT 15
ZWEIGELT 15
BLAUFRÄNKISCH 16
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 16
RED BLENDED WINES 17
SWEET WINES 18
SPARKLING WINES 19
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GERMANY 23
FRANCE 23
ITALY 24
SPAIN 24
CHILE 25
AUSTRALIA 25
NEW ZEALAND 25
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Half Bottle Grüner Veltliner Federspiel 2012 - 0,375 l Domäne Wachau, Dürnstein / Wachau Stimulating aroma mix of flowery, fruity and spicy aspects; elegant structure, ripe acidity, harmonious finish (alc. 12%) Half Bottle Riesling Ried Alsegg 2012 - 0,375 l Winery Mayer am Pfarrplatz, Heiligenstadt / Wien Bouquet of herbal spice interwoven with fruit; robust, juicy and fruity taste, with fresh citrus notes, a wine with spirit. (alc. 13%) Half Bottle Sauvignon Blanc 2012 - 0,375 l Winery Wohlmuth, Fresing / Südsteiermark Vegetable qualities coupled with floral notes, fruit and spice; perfect varietal typicity with stimulating acidity and racy tartness (alc. 12,5%)
RED WINE
Half Bottle Pinot Noir 2009 - 0,375 l Winery Hartl, Oberwaltersdorf / Thermenregion Typical, bright colour; elegantly pale; berry compote and roast aromas; variety-typical, robust and multi-layered with fruit and spice (Alc. 12,5%) Half Bottle Zweigelt 2010 - 0,375 l Winery Christ, Jedlersdorf / Wien Fine cherry notes with berry aroma and marzipan; pleasant tannin structure, discreet bitterness with chocolate and sufficient fruit (alc. 13%)
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Half Bottle Big John 2011 - 0,375 l Winery Scheiblhofer, Andau / Neusiedlersee Deep, dark colour; fine toast, mocha, rumpot and berry compote, ripe red capsicum; lots of extracted sweetness, toast notes and berry confit to perfection (alc. 13,5%)
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WHITE WINE G R Ü N E R V E LT L I N E R
Austria’s most important white wine, with a typically peppery fruit and spice Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Terrassen 2012 Domäne Wachau, Dürnstein / Wachau Fine aroma mix of flowery, fruity and spicy aspects; elegant structure, ripe acidity, harmonious finish (alc. 12%)
Grüner Veltliner Ried Sandgrube 2012 Winzer Krems, Krems / Kremstal Fine, mineral spice with loess, flint and terroir feeling; lively fruit acidity, elegantly lean and stimulating (alc. 12%)
Grüner Veltliner Kamptal DAC Reserve Erste Lage Loiserberg 2011 Winery Jurtschitsch, Langenlois / Kamptal Fine flint spice and ripe fruit fragrance; elegant taste on the palate, full-bodied yet well-dosed (alc. 13%)
Grüner Veltliner Traisental DAC Obere Steigen 2012 Winery Huber, Reichersdorf / Traisental Pleasant, ripe spice with fine loess notes, mineral and variety-typical; tart fruit acidity, at once juicy and ripe, noble finish (alc. 12,5%)
Grüner Veltliner Weinviertel DAC 2012 Schloss Maissau, Maissau / Weinviertel Youthfully aromatic with a fruity fragrance; stimulating and tart taste, multi-layered, exciting fruit with the right acidity (alc. 12,5%)
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Grüner Veltliner Weinviertel DAC Terrasse Reipersberg 2012 Winery Gruber, Röschitz / Weinviertel Noble bouquet, fine fruit with pleasant, variety-typical spice; elegant on the palate, well-dosed strength, acidic tartness in the finish (alc. 13%)
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RIESLING
Nuanced white wine with stone fruit and spicy acidity, excellent ageing potential
Riesling Federspiel Loibenberg 2012 Domäne Wachau, Dürnstein / Wachau Mineral spice, combined with fine stone fruit, terroir feeling; elegant spice and structure, stimulating acidity, harmonious interplay of fruit and spice (alc. 12,5%) Riesling vom Urgestein Kamptal DAC 2012 Schloss Gobelsburg, Langenlois / Kamptal Minerally spicy, discreet fruit, clear herbal notes, this wine exudes terroir; taste supported by robust, variety-typical acidity (alc. 12,5%) Riesling Alsegg 2012 Winery Mayer am Pfarrplatz, Heiligenstadt / Wien Bouquet of herbal spice interwoven with fruit; robust, juicy and fruity taste, with fresh citrus notes, a wine with spirit (alc. 13%) Riesling Kamptal DAC Reserve Erste Lage Heiligenstein 2011 Winery Hiedler, Langenlois / Kamptal Ripe and noble bouquet, classic expression of variety and origin; ripe tartness with multi-layered aromas, powerfully elegant (alc. 13%)
SAUVI GNON BL ANC
Specialty of South Styria, aromatically diverse with fruit, blossoms and spice Sauvignon Blanc 2012 Winery Wohlmuth, Fresing / Südsteiermark Vegetable qualities coupled with floral notes, fruit and spice; perfect varietal typicity with stimulating acidity and racy tartness (alc. 12,5%) Sauvignon Blanc Grassnitzberg 2012 Winery Skoff, Gamlitz / Südsteiermark Variety-typical aromas in the bouquet and on the palate, fine vegetable qualities, ripe fruit and red capsicum, stimulating structure (alc. 13,5%) Sauvignon Blanc Klassik 2012 Winery Hutter, Reiting / Süd-Oststeiermark Fine play of fruit with floral, grassy and spicy moments; just as variety-typical on the palate, vegetable, spicy and flowery accents (alc. 12,5%)
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B U R G U N D Y / C H A R D O N N AY
Elegant, adaptable white wine, smooth yet full-bodied, with ripe acidity / Classic-fruity with lively acidity, or barrique-aged Weißburgunder Stoitzenberg 2012 Winery Neuhold, Eggenburg / Weinviertel Aromatic and fruity with underlying delicate hayflowers and spice; tart acid structure, extract rich, noble finish (alc. 13%)
Weißburgunder Vollmondwein 2012 Winery Christ, Jedlersdorf / Wien Floral fragrance, flowery and fruity components in combination; stimulating fruit acidity, attractive structure, full of finesse, a wine with character (alc. 13,5%)
Chardonnay Sätzen 2012 Winery Fritz, Zaussenberg / Wagram Flowery and lightly exotic fragrances; harmoniously balanced and full of finesse on the palate, a powerfully classic wine (alc. 13,5%)
Chardonnay Selection 2012 Winery Krug, Gumpoldskirchen / Thermenregion Nutty and aromatic nose, delicately toasty, creamy promises; harmonious on the palate, with great length and spicy finish (alc. 13%)
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Grauburgunder Graupert 2011 Winery Meinklang, Pamhagen / Neusiedlersee Full, ripe bouquet, dry fruit aromas, elegant wood; creamy taste on the palate, fine full-bodiedness, long finish (alc. 13%)
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AUSTRIAN SPECIALITI ES
Austrian wine rarities for real viticultural discoveries
Wiener Gemischter Satz 2012 Winery Christ, Jedlersdorf / Wien Multi-layered bouquet and taste, fine spice, cool fruit, aromatic components, elegant structure (alc. 12,5%)
Welschriesling 2012 Winery Skoff, Gamlitz / S端dsteiermark Intense aromas, diverse fruit notes with blossoms and spice in the background; racy acidity, tart and playful, juicy and full of finesse (alc. 12%)
Welschriesling 2012 Winery Hutter, Reiting / S端d-Oststeiermark Dialogue of citrus fruit and green apple, complemented by a fine spice; strongly dry, light and carefree, a summer and outdoor wine (alc. 11,5%)
Roter Veltliner Klassik 2012 Winery Leth, Fels / Wagram Interesting play of fruit flavours in the elegant bouquet; ripe and harmonious with perfect structure, fruit acidity, freshness and well-dosed strength (alc. 12,5%)
Gelber Muskateller 2012 Winery Skoff, Gamlitz / S端dsteiermark Fine blossom aromas with typical nutmeg perfume; stimulating acid structure, juicy and flirtatious, classic, regionally typical variety representative (alc. 12,5%)
Muskat Ottonel 2012 (semi-dry) Winery Feiler-Artinger, Rust / Neusiedlersee-H端gelland Perfect variety perfume, winey, grapey and aromatic; elegant structure, full-bodied, round and harmonious, full of character all the way to the noble finish (alc. 12,5%)
Roter Traminer Trausatz 2012 Winery Fritz, Zaussenberg / Wagram Highly aromatic varietal bouquet with rose blossoms and cloves; dry and elegant, delicate bitterness, fine spice, noble finish (alc. 14%)
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ROSÉ
Made from red wine grapes, combine elegant spice with fruity freshness
Rosé Pink Bliss 2012 Winery Mad, Oggau / Neusiedlersee-Hügelland Stimulating fruit with berries and cherries; fine acid tartness, ideally paired with pleasant, fruity sweet red wine fruit (alc. 12,5%)
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Der Schilcher Seelenfreund 2012 Domäne Müller, Groß St. Florian / Weststeiermark Bold currant; strongly dry, tangy charm, leafy notes, fruit and fruit acidity with intense finish (alc. 12%)
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RED WINE P I N OT N O I R / ST. L AU R E N T
Red wine with berry aromas, full of character, fine acidity and well-rounded tannins / Harmonious red wine from the Pinot family, with dark fruit and velvety tannins Pinot Noir Classic 2008 Winery Hartl, Oberwaltersdorf / Thermenregion Typical, bright colour; elegantly pale, berry compote and roast aromas; variety-typical, robust and multi-layered with fruit and spice (alc. 12,5%)
St. Laurent 2011 Stift Klosterneuburg, Tattendorf / Thermenregion Earthy-spicy notes, coupled with discreet fruit; black cherry notes on the palate with fine bitterness, some residual acidity, long finish (alc. 13%)
Z W E I G E LT
Austria’s number one red wine, classic with fruit charm, or barrique-aged Zweigelt Wild Life 2010 Winery Moser, Rohrendorf / Kremstal Classic, bold cherry fruit and ripe, red berries; harmonious and round, discreet red wine bitterness with lots of fruit and extracted sweetness (alc. 12,5%)
Rubin Carnuntum 2011 Winery Netzl, Göttlesbrunn / Carnuntum Noble, dark fruit, cherries and berries, liquorice and lead pencil; perfect length, ripe tannins with residual acidity and lots of character (alc. 13,5%)
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Zweigelt Avantgarde 2012 Kellerei In Signo Leonis/Bayer, Neckenmarkt / Mittelburgenland Pleasant dialogue of leathery-spicy and fruity components; red-and-black cherry mix and berries with spice, tannins and residual acidity (alc. 13,5%)
Zweigelt 2011 (semi-dry) Winery Feiler-Artinger, Rust / Neusiedlersee-Hügelland Lots of fruit, red and black cherries with berries; harmonious play of discreet residual sugar and delicate red wine bitterness (alc. 13%) 15
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BL AUFRÄNKISCH
Typical of the Central Burgenland region, ripe fruit, cinnamon spice and fine acidity Blaufränkisch Classic 2011 RotWinery Lang, Neckenmarkt / Mittelburgenland Deep, dark colour; sweet, cooked, dark fruit, cranberries; capsicum and berries with fine bitterness and ripe tannins, long finish (alc. 13%)
Blaufränkisch 2011 Winery Kerschbaum, Horitschon / Mittelburgenland Fine aromas with rumpot and berry compote; harmonious on the palate complemented by ripe tannins and significant fruit (alc. 14,5%)
Blaufränkisch Vitikult 2011 Winery J. Heinrich, Deutschkreutz / Mittelburgenland Spicy-fruity bouquet, cinnamon and black pepper, black cherries and blackberries; juice and strength with rough edges, perfect structure, elegant pressure (alc. 13%)
Blaufränkisch Eisenberg DAC 2011 Winery Jalits, Badersdorf / Südburgenland Typical spice fragrance, herbal notes, black cherry fruit and berries; pleasant residual acidity, fruity and spicy all the way to the elegant finish (alc. 13%)
CABERNET SAUVI GNON
Bordeaux variety, mostly barrique-aged, roast aromas and ripe husk Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 Winery Scheiblhofer, Andau / Neusiedlersee Deep, dark colour; roast aromas with mocha notes, sweet toast; full and ripe on the palate, extracted sweetness, round, long and always harmonious (alc. 14%)
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RED BLENDED WINES
Harmonious-to-exciting when combining local and international varieties Carnuntum Cuvée 2012 (ZW, BF, ME) Winery Netzl, Göttlesbrunn / Carnuntum Leathery-mineral spice, flint with clear fruit; well-dosed strength on the palate, spice, fruit and tannins in elegant combination (alc. 13,5%)
Solitaire 2007 (BF, CS, ZW) Winery Feiler-Artinger, Rust / Neusiedlersee-Hügelland Dialogue of spice and fruit, dark berries with caramel; clear residual acidity with tannins, demanding and multi-layered, pure terroir feeling! (alc. 14%)
Andau 2011 (ZW, BF, ME) Winery Scheiblhofer, Andau / Neusiedlersee Aromatic diversity with rumpot, coconut, coffee and concentrated berry fruit; elegant tannins, fruit and toast with long finish (alc. 12,5%)
Big John 2011 (ZW, PN, CS) Winery Scheiblhofer, Andau / Neusiedlersee Deep, dark colour; fine toast, mocha, rumpot and berry compote, ripe red capsicum; lots of extracted sweetness, toast notes and berry confit to perfection (alc. 13,5%)
Fusion One 2011 (BF, SL, ME) RotWinery Lang, Neckenmarkt / Mittelburgenland Berry compote with liquorice and fine spice; remarkable tannin structure, enough fruit and pleasant fruit acidity, plump finish (alc. 14%)
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Impresario 2011 (ZW, BF, ME) Winery Kerschbaum, Horitschon / Mittelburgenland Profound bouquet with rumpot and herbal notes; tannins and toast with demanding residual acidity and impressively long finish(alc. 14%)
Maestro 2011 (BF, CS, ME) Winery Heinrich, Deutschkreutz / Mittelburgenland Capsicum spice, leather and tobacco with fruit background; taste diversity with extracted sweetness and blackcurrant, vegetable qualities and wood spice (alc. 13,5%) BF – Blaufränkisch, CS – Cabernet Sauvignon, ME – Merlot, PN – Pinot Noir, SL – St. Laurent, ZW – Zweigelt 17
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SWEET WINES
Famous specialty wines from the Lake Neusiedl region, with noble rot character Gew체rztraminer Sp채tlese 2012 - sweet Winery Sommer, Donnerskirchen / Neusiedlersee-H체gelland Fine rose perfume, aromatic, intense varietal aromas; full fruit and aroma diversity, ripe and soft with harmonious sweetness and grapy elegance (alc. 11,5%)
Pinot Blanc Beerenauslese 2009 - sweet 0,375 l Winery Moser, Rohrendorf / Kremstal Fine, exotic fruit, pineapple and mango; harmonious play of residual sugar and fruit acidity, fascinating fruit concentration, highly noble sweet wine (alc. 13%)
Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese 2009 - sweet 0,375 l Winzer Krems, Krems / Kremstal Stone fruit with exotic qualities in multi-layered finesse; racy acidity and lush sweetness in competition with each other, perfect tartness, long finish (alc. 11,5%)
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S PA R K L I N G W I N ES
Lively as a classic aperitif, or nuanced with fruity desserts Frizzante Sektkellerei Inführ, Klosterneuburg Dialogue of pome fruit and delicate spice; very fine mousseux, light, uncomplicated and yet classy (alc. 10,5%)
Österreich Gold Sektkellerei Inführ, Klosterneuburg Visually a sparkling pleasure; fruit with fine herbal spice, nose and palate of delicate aromas (alc. 9,5%)
Sparkling Jahrgangssekt 2010 Sektkellerei Schlumberger, Wien Noble spice with fine rich fruit; elegant mousseux, rounded, supple tartness, harmonious feeling (alc. 11,5%)
White Secco Sektkellerei Schlumberger, Wien Fruit bouquet with citrus, grapefruit, stone and pome fruit; harmonious sweetness with tart mousseux, elegant finish (alc. 11,5%)
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Brut Rosé Winery Bründlmayer, Langenlois Fine spice and striking mineral qualities with fruit background; tart mousseux, distinctive fruit and rich aromas all the way to the long finish, very classy! (alc. 12%)
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Riesling trocken Vulkangestein 2010 Winery Steitz, Stein-Bockenheim / Rheinhessen Bouquet of elegant, delicately ripe stone fruit notes; tart finesse, fine acidity in the elegant fruit, mild mineral quality and spice (alc. 12%)
FRANCE
Chablis La Pierrelée 2011 La Chablisienne, Chablis / Burgundy Mineral spice, flint and chalk, nutty aromas; dry elegance, straw-yellow in colour, strong and charming, a finish with character (alc. 12,5%)
RED WINE Chorey-les-Beaune 2011 Maison Joseph Drouhin, Beaune / Burgundy Leafy and fruity bouquet, fine berry compote; robust residual acidity, elegant, slender and lean, with a fine tannin content (alc. 12,5%) Côtes du Rhone Belleruche 2010 M. Chapoutier, Tain Cedex / Côtes du Rhone Bold cherry-berry fruit bouquet; powerful tannin structure, closely interwoven with fruit, expands, impressive finish (alc. 14%) Lamothe-Cissac Vieilles Vignes 2005 Château Lamothe-Cissac, Haut-Médoc / Bordeaux Very spicy bouquet notes with leathery component; elegant structure on the palate, firm tannins, classic character (“left bank of the Gironde”) (alc. 13%)
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La Tour Figeac 2007 Château La Tour Figeac, St. Emilion / Bordeaux Bouquet with diversity, leathery spice, mint, blackcurrant and chocolate; noble tannins, elegant structure, remarkable fruit spectrum (alc. 13%) Banyuls 2011 – sweet 0,5l M. Chapoutier, Tain Cedex / Languedoc-Roussillon Lots of fruit, cherry and berry, with spicy capsicum notes; well-dosed yet remarkable sweetness, fiery and warm, the ideal companion for chocolate desserts (alc. 17%) 23
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Pinot Grigio 2012 Tenuta Ca’ Bolani, Cervignano del Friuli / Friuli Elegant and quiet aroma, almonds and pome fruit; smooth, ripe taste, mild acidity, harmonious and round (alc. 12%)
Barbera d’Asti 2010 Castello dell Poggio, Portacomaro Stazione / Piemont Fruity fragrance, berries, rosehip and some cherry, hayflower spice; delicate bitterness, beguiled by fruit, discreet tannins, elegant and uncomplicated (alc. 14%)
Chianti Classico 2011 Tenuta Villa Trasqua, Castellina in Chianti / Tuscany Fruity bouquet with berries and cherries; demanding tannins with elegant structure, pleasant, long, textured finish. (alc. 14,5%)
Nero d’Avola 2010 Principe di Butera / Sicily Fine berry confit in the bouquet, cooked fruit; discreet residual acidity, elegant tannins, uncomplicated and yet classy (alc. 13%)
S PA I N
Rioja Crianza 2009 La Montesa Palacios Remondo / Rioja Baja Multi-layered bouquet, herbs, fruit and spice; identical on the palate, typical residual acidity, robust and crisp, clear tannin message (alc. 14%)
Rioja Reserva 2006 Bodegas Ramón Bilbao, Haro / Rioja Alta Deep colour; liquorice shavings, coconut, coffee and herbs; typical residual acidity, impressive tannin pressure, juicy, long-lasting and timeless (alc. 14%)
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Cabernet Sauvignon Araucano 2011 Franรงois Lurton, Valle de Colchagua / Chile Blackcurrant, ripe capsicum, leather, cedar wood and juniper spice; powerful elegance, remarkable tannins, chocolate in the finish (alc. 14%)
Merlot 2011 Cono Sur, Santiago Chile / Chile Deep colour; elegant confit notes, lots of noble fruit; elegant also in the structure, discreet tannins, ripe raspberry-blackcurrant aromas, some capsicum (alc. 13%)
AUSTR ALIA
Shiraz 2010 Brown Brothers, Victoria / Australia Sweet, cooked confit notes, herbal spice and leather; pleasant New World fruit, European tannin and residual acid structure, robust finish (alc. 13,5%)
NEW ZEALAND
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Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2012 Babich Wines, Auckland / New Zealand Intense aroma, spicy green capsicum notes, gooseberries and passion fruit; stimulating acidity on the palate, strong and variety-typical (alc. 13%)
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