Origin, site and authenticity

In 1991, ten wineries joined forces with a shared vision of classifying the best single vineyard sites in Austria. More than three decades later, the association has grown to 90 members with 120 ÖTW Erste Lage (Premier Cru) sites in the wine regions of Kamptal, Kremstal, Traisental, Wagram, Vienna, Carnuntum, Thermenregion and Weinviertel, and the ÖTW vineyard classification was enshrined in law in autumn 2023. This is major milestone as it means Austria is the only country apart from France in which the classification of vineyards is written into law.  

Wine+Partners has accompanied the Österreichische Traditionsweingüter since their inception and has been significantly involved in the conception, organisation and implementation of the ÖTW Single Vineyard Summit. Austria's most demanding wine tasting event attracts an international audience of experts to Grafenegg every September. For five days, ÖTW Erste Lage are presented for tasting before they are released on the market.