Located in the east of Austria, Burgenland is a wine region that is gaining recognition for its unique and exciting wines. With a long history of winemaking, Burgenland is home to some of the country's most renowned producers and is quickly becoming a must-visit destination for wine lovers. Burgenland has a long and rich history of winemaking, with evidence of vineyards dating back to the Roman era. The region was once part of the Kingdom of Hungary. In the 19th century, Burgenland was annexed by Austria. Today, Burgenland is one of Austria's most important wine regions, producing a wide range of styles from both indigenous and international grape varieties.
Burgenland is home to a wide range of grape varieties, both indigenous and international. The most widely planted red varieties are Blaufränkisch, Zweigelt, and St. Laurent, while the most widely planted white varieties are Grüner Veltliner, Welschriesling, and Chardonnay. Due to historical borders, the Hungarian native variety Furmint can be found. The region is known for its full-bodied reds and crisp whites, as well as its sweet dessert wines.
Burgenland is home to some of Austria's most renowned producers, including Scheiblhofer, Leo Hillinger, Gernot Heinrich. It is also home to the famous wine, Pannobile.
Burgenland is on the same latitude as Burgundy to which they like to compare themselves