Austria’s wine industry has once again demonstrated its world-class quality, with an impressive lineup of wines earning top honors at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2024.
Austria's remarkable performance at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2024 is highlighted by a total of 200 awards, broken down as follows:
- Platinum Awards: 3
- Gold Awards: 16
- Silver Awards: 91
- Bronze Awards: 90
Platinum Awards (97 Points)
The pinnacle of recognition in this competition, Platinum awards signify exceptional quality and craftsmanship. This year, three wines from Kamptal (Austria) have achieved this esteemed honor:
- Weingut Loimer: 1 ÖTW Ried Steinmassl (2021)
- Weingut Eichinger: Ried Grub Grüner Veltliner (2022)
- Steinschaden: Ried Stein Grüner Veltliner (2022)
Gold Awards (95-96 Points)
Earning a Gold award is no small feat, as it denotes wines of superior quality and exceptional character. The following wines from Austria have been honored with Gold awards, showcasing the diversity and excellence of Austrian winemaking:
- Weingut Nigl: Ried Kirchenberg 1 ÖTW Herzstück Grüner Veltliner (2022)
- Signum Blanc: Turmalin Ried Kreuzberg Weissburgunder (2018)
- Familienweingut Sattlerhof: Sauvignon Blanc (2022)
- Weingut Allram:
- Ried Renner 1 Ötw Grüner Veltliner (2022)
- Ried Lammberg Grüner Veltliner (2022)
- Tschida Angerhof:
- Gelber Muskateller Trockenbeerenauslese (2021)
- Sämling 88 Ried Lüss Dac Reserve Seewinkel Trockenbeerenauslese (2020)
- Sämling 88 Beerenauslese (2020)
- Weingut Eichinger:
- Ried Gaisberg 1ötw Grüner Veltliner (2022)
- Ried Lamm 1ötw Grüner Veltliner (2022)
- Salzl Seewinkelhof:
- Goldene Finesse (2022)
- Grüner Veltliner (2023)
- Weingut Rabl: Ried Steinhaus Rote Erde (2022)
- Weingut Pfaffl: Hommage Grüner Veltliner Reserve (2023)
- Weingut Leth: Ried Scheiben 1ötw Roter Veltliner (2021)
- Münzenrieder: Zweigelt (2022)
Conclusion
Austria's impressive results at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2024 underscore the country's stature as a premier wine-producing region. With 3 Platinum and 16 Gold awards, along with a total of 200 awards, Austrian winemakers have demonstrated exceptional quality and a deep commitment to excellence. This year's accolades highlight the diverse and outstanding offerings from regions such as Kamptal, Burgenland, and Steiermark. As these awards bring global recognition to Austrian wines, they also invite wine enthusiasts to discover and enjoy the remarkable craftsmanship and unique terroirs that define Austrian viticulture.
Source: Decanter