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Wachauer marillenknödel is a classic Austrian dish consisting of a depitted Wachau apricot that is encased in a light dough which is then shaped into a dumpling, cooked, and rolled in breadcrumbs that have been fried in butter. The dough can be made either with soft cheese or potatoes, while... Read more

Mohnnudeln is a sweet main dish composed of thick potato dumplings and ground poppy seeds, doused with melted butter and dusted with sugar. The place of origin is Waldviertel, and given that this part of Lower Austria has traditionally been known for its production of poppy seeds, the dish in que... Read more

Mohnzelten is the name of a sweet Austrian pastry that's a specialty of the Waldviertel region. It consists of potato dough that's filled with poppy seeds. The dough is made from a combination of boiled potatoes, flour, butter, eggs, cream, salt, and baking powder, while the filling consists of b... Read more

Nestled along the banks of the Danube River, the Wachau Valley is home to some of Austria's oldest wineries and distilleries, one of the most prominent tourist destinations, and the country's largest fruit cultivation area, whose stunning landscapes are dominated by apricot orchards, particularly... Read more

Since the climate of densely forested northwestern district of Lower Austria is ideal for cultivating poppies, each year there are between 200 and 700 hectares used for growing Waldviertler Graumohn, the so-called ''grey gold'' of the Waldviertel region. The composition of soil found in this regi... Read more

Settled just east of Vienna, between the Danube river and its left tributary Morava, Marchfeld is the largest valley in Lower Austria and offers ideal conditions for growing the prized Marchfeldasparagus. Cultivated since the 1800s and distinguished by a particularly delicate flavor, the Marchfel... Read more

Leithaberger edelkirsche are famous Austrian cherries that have been grown in the Leithaberg region since the 18th century. There are many varieties of these cherries (more than 15), most of them thin-skinned, bright red or brown. The warm climate and fertile soil make the area ideal for... Read more

Marillenschnaps is a type of fruit brandy that is distilled from apricots. The drink is traditionally associated with Wachau—a region known for apricot production—though it is also produced in other Austrian and German regions. High-quality apricot brandy should be double-dis... Read more

Roter Veltliner is an old Austrian grape that produces bright white wines with good acidity and exotic fruit notes. Although the name suggests otherwise—roter translates as red—the grape produces white wines, and its name was probably inspired by the pinkish color of their sk... Read more

Rotgipfler is a native Austrian grape variety that is now mostly cultivated in Thermenregion. The grape was traditionally used in blends—most commonly with Zierfandler—but many producers now see its potential as an excellent varietal grape that can produce aromatic dry and of... Read more

Neuburger is an Austrian white grape variety. It is a natural cross between Roter Veltliner and Silvaner, and it probably originated in Wachau. Neuburger is now mainly cultivated in Lower Austria and Burgenland, and though it is declining in popularity, it can produce high-quality white ... Read more

Zierfandler is a native Austrian grape from Thermenregion that is used in varietals and blends. It is believed that this late-ripening grape is a cross between Roter Veltliner and an unidentified variety, which is possibly related to the Traminer family. The grape is thick-skinned, high ... Read more

Mostviertler Birnmost is an Austrian variety of perry, produced by cask fermentation of the juice obtained by pressing fermented pears. Traditional production of perry is derived from local pear varieties at extensive orchards. First mention of the Mostviertler perry dates back to 1240. Birnmost ... Read more