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Dear Guests,
A superior wine experience in a comfortable atmosphere awaits you at the ViennaInternational Hotels & Resorts. The offerings are especially focused on a diversifiedselection of Austrian wines. For years, regular guests and fans of Austrian wine all over Europe have responded enthusiastically to the wide assortment on the VI Wine List.
Austrian wine has become an international success story over the years, and ViennaInternational Hotels & Resorts gives it a chance to perform on the international stage.Small and pretty – this best describes Austria’s wine country in an international comparison. And yet, Austria is considered one of the most interesting winegrowing countries inthe world of wines at this time.
As an Austrian company, we offer you a diversified choice of wines from Austria’s fourwine-producing states, a colourful blend of labels with a highly varied selection ofwines – from big-name wineries to the rising stars on Austria’s viticultural scene.The extensive list is complemented by a well-chosen international offering from traditional European winegrowing countries and from the New World.
We wish you many moments of enjoyment as you discover your own personal favourite wine and hope the VI Wine List provides you with added pleasure!
Vienna International Hotels & Resorts
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WHITE WINE 7 RED WINE 7
WHITE WINE
GRÜNER VELTLINER 9 RIESLING 10 SAUVIGNON BLANC 10 BURGUNDER / 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
E U R O P E / N E W W O R L D
FRANCE 23 ITALY 24 SPAIN 24 CHILE 25 AUSTRALIA 25 NEW ZEALAND 25
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All wines are 75cl bottle size and the tasting criteria is dry unless otherwise indicated.
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Half Bottle Grüner Veltliner Federspiel 2013 – 0.375 l Domäne Wachau, Dürnstein / Wachau
Attractive array of aromas with floral, fruity and spicy tones; elegantstructure, stimulating acidity, fruit and spice create a harmonious finish(alc. 12.5%)
Half Bottle Sauvignon Blanc 2013 – 0.375 l Wohlmuth Winery, Fresing / Südsteiermark
Vegetal aspects combined with floral notes, fruit and spice; displaysvarietal character with gooseberries and exotic fruit; stimulating acidity,spirited with a tingle of spice (alc. 12.5%)
Half Bottle Chardonnay Sätzen 2013 – 0.375 l Fritz Winery, Zaussenberg / Wagram
Subtle bouquet with light exotic notes in the aroma; both harmoniouslybalanced and nuanced on the palate; a stimulating and powerful classicwith style (alc. 13%)
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Half Bottle Pinot Noir 2011 – 0.375 l Hartl Winery, Oberwaltersdorf / Thermenregion
Typically light in colour; smooth and velvety texture with berry compoteand roast aromas; showing varietal elegance and complex character,brimming with fruit and spice (alc. 13%)
Half Bottle Zweigelt 2012 – 0.375 l Winzer Krems, Krems / Kremstal
Subtle cherry notes with berry aromas and marzipan; pleasant tanninstructure; delicate bitterness with chocolate and plenty of fruit in the finish (alc. 13%)
Half Bottle Big John 2012 – 0.375 l Scheiblhofer Winery, Andau / Neusiedlersee
Deep, dark colour; toast nuances, mocha, rumpot, berry compote andripe red peppers; considerable extracted sweetness, but also toast andberry confit to perfection (alc. 13.5%)
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All wines are 75cl bottle size and the tasting criteria is dry unless otherwise indicated.
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G R Ü N E R V E L T L I N E RAustria’s most important white wine, with a typically peppery fruit and spice
Grüner Veltliner Terrassen Federspiel 2013 Domäne Wachau, Dürnstein / Wachau
A subtle array of aromas with floral, fruity and spicy tones; robuststructure, tingling acidity and harmonious finish;a regionally typical classic (alc. 12.5%)
Grüner Veltliner Ried Sandgrube 2013 Winzer Krems, Krems / Kremstal
Subtle mineral spice with loess, flint and a feeling of terroir;harmonious and lively with elegance and zest; spirited balance of fruitand acid (alc. 12.5%)
Grüner Veltliner Weinviertel DAC 2013 Schloss Maissau, Maissau / Weinviertel
Youthfully aromatic with a fruity nose; lively and full of character onthe palate with complex, attractive fruit backed by the right amount oftingling acidity (alc. 12.5%)
Grüner Veltliner Steinsetz Kamptal DAC Reserve 2013 Schloss Gobelsburg, Gobelsburg / Kamptal
Varietal balance of ripe fruit and a touch of spice with a pleasant herbalcomplement; a perfect medium-weight wine full of noblesse and esprit(alc. 13%)
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All wines are 75cl bottle size and the tasting criteria is dry unless otherwise indicated.
R I E S L I N GNuanced white wine with flavours of stone fruit and a tingling acidity, excellent ageing potential
Riesling vom Urgestein Kamptal DAC 2013 Schloss Gobelsburg, Gobelsburg/ Kamptal
Exudes terroir with mineral spice, subtle fruit and delicate herbal notes;juicy acidity on the palate; varietal and fruity with a classicstone fruit finish (alc. 12.5%)
Riesling Terrassen Smaragd 2013 Domäne Wachau, Dürnstein / Wachau
Mineral spice combined with subtle stone fruit flavours and terroir feeling;attractive acidity, elegant spice, perfect structure, harmonious depth(alc. 13%)
S A U V I G N O N B L A N CSpeciality of South Styria, aromatically diverse with fruit, blossoms and spice
Sauvignon Blanc 2013 Wohlmuth Winery, Fresing / Südsteiermark
Vegetal aspects combined with floral notes, fruit and spice; displaysvarietal character with gooseberries and exotic fruit; stimulating acidity,spirited with a tingle of spice (alc. 12.5%)
Sauvignon Blanc Wolfsbach 2013 Sommer Winery, Donnerskirchen / Neusiedlersee-Hügelland
Varietal aromas in the bouquet; juicy acidity, ripe zest with complexfruit and vegetal aspects, powerful elegance, red peppers in the finish(alc. 13.5%)
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All wines are 75cl bottle size and the tasting criteria is dry unless otherwise indicated.
P I N O T B L A N C / C H A R D O N N A YElegant, adaptable white wine, smooth yet full-bodied, with ripe acidity / Classically fruity with a lively acidity, or barrique-aged
Weißburgunder Stoitzenberg 2013 Neuhold Winery, Eggenburg / Weinviertel
Aromatic and fruity, with clean underlying herbal notes and spice;zesty acid structure, noble with subtle fruit sweetness and extractrichness, elegant finish, a real classic (alc. 13%)
Chardonnay Sätzen 2013 Fritz Winery, Zaussenberg / Wagram
Floral and lightly exotic notes in the aroma; both harmoniously balancedand nuanced on the palate; a stimulating and powerful classic with style(alc. 13%)
Chardonnay 2013 Höpler Winery, Breitenbrunn / Neusiedlersee-Hügelland
Mineral spice with a hint of flint; harmonious blend with ripe fruit acidity,delicate vegetal aspects and a spicy finish; elegance embodied in wine(alc. 13%)
Burgundercuvée Langenloiser Spiegel 2012 (GB, WB) Bründlmayer Winery, Langenlois / Kamptal
Burgundian touch starts in the aroma; full and ripe with an internationalfeeling, elegant glaze and caramel finish;a wine of Burgundian dimensions (alc. 13%)
GB – Grauburgunder (Pinot gris), WB – Weißburgunder (Pinot blanc)
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All wines are 75cl bottle size and the tasting criteria is dry unless otherwise indicated.
A U S T R I A N S P E C I A L I T I E SLocal Austrian rarities that make true wine discoveries
FALKO 2013 (GM, WR, SB) Dürnberg Winery, Falkenstein / Weinviertel
Attractive nutmeg aroma backed by floral and fruity notes; juicy,uncomplicated and yet classy; a perfect pick-me-up wine (alc. 11.5%)
Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC 2013 (GV, RI, RG, ZF) Mayer am Pfarrplatz Winery / Vienna
Complex bouquet, subtle spice with nut and neutral fruit; lively acidity,dialogue between fruit and spice, elegant structure; a typical Viennese wine,several varieties grown in a single vineyard, harvested andprocessed together (alc. 12.5%)
Welschriesling Steirische Klassik 2013 Tement Winery, Berghausen / Südsteiermark
Green apple, citrus and grapefruit with hayflower spice; robust, freshand juicy with natural charm; a crisply dry and lightweight wine(alc. 11%)
Gelber Muskateller Steirische Klassik 2013 Tement Winery, Berghausen / Südsteiermark
Elegant blossom aromas with subtle nutmeg perfume; lively acid structure,juicy and flirtatious; classic, nuanced, a regionally typical example ofits variety (alc. 11.5%)
GM – Gelber Muskateller, GV – Grüner Veltliner, RG – Rotgipfler, RI – Riesling, SB – Sauvignon Blanc, WR – Welschriesling, ZF – Zierfandler
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All wines are 75cl bottle size and the tasting criteria is dry unless otherwise indicated.
R O S É W I N EMade from red wine grapes, elegantly acerbic with a fruity freshness
Rosé vom Zweigelt 2013 Dürnberg Winery, Falkenstein / Weinviertel
Lively fruit with berries and cherries; subtle acidic zest, perfectly pairedwith pleasant fruit sweetness from dark grapes; a wine witha pick-me-up effect (alc. 11.5%)
Pink! PEPP 2013 Gruber Winery, Röschitz / Weinviertel
Classic pink colour; considerable fruit presence with ripe cherries andred berries; juicy, fresh and robust; crisply dry elegance withan attractive fruit finish (alc. 12%)
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All wines are 75cl bottle size and the tasting criteria is dry unless otherwise indicated.
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P I N O T N O I R / S T . L A U R E N TRed wine with berry aromas, full of character, subtle acidity and well-rounded tannins /Harmonious red wine from the Pinot family, with dark fruit and velvety tannins
Pinot Noir Classic 2011 Hartl Winery, Oberwaltersdorf / Thermenregion
Typical bright colour; smooth velvety texture with a fragrance of berrycompote and roast aromas; varietal elegance and complex character,brimming with fruit and spice (alc. 13%)
St. Laurent Stiftswein 2012 Stift Klosterneuburg / Thermenregion
Earthy and spicy notes coupled with subtle fruit; wild cherry notes onthe palate with fine bitterness; some residual acidity with an elegantfinish; an Austrian red wine classic (alc. 12.5%)
Z W E I G E L TAustria’s number one red wine, classic with fruit charm, or barrique-aged
Zweigelt Heideboden Neusiedlersee DAC 2012 Leitner Winery, Gols / Neusiedlersee
Classic cherry fruit and ripe red berries; harmonious and round;delicate red wine bitterness with lots of fruit and chocolate;pleasant tannin finish (alc. 13%)
Rubin Carnuntum 2012 Netzl Winery, Göttlesbrunn / Carnuntum
Noble, dark fruit, duet of cherries and berries, liquorice and lead pencil;perfect length, ripe tannins with attractive residual acidity andlots of character (alc. 13.5%)
Zweigelt 2011 (semi-dry) Feiler-Artinger Winery, Rust / Neusiedlersee-Hügelland
Displays lots of fruit with cherries, wild cherries and berries; harmoniousbalance of subtle residual sweetness and delicate red wine bitterness;attractive finish (alc. 13%)
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All wines are 75cl bottle size and the tasting criteria is dry unless otherwise indicated.
B L A U F R Ä N K I S C HTypical of the Central and South Burgenland regions, ripe fruit, cinnamon spice and subtle acidity
Blaufränkisch 2012 Kerschbaum Winery, Horitschon / Mittelburgenland
Subtle aromas with rumpot and berry compote, complemented by adelicate cinnamon spice; again a mix of significant fruit and spice onthe palate, backed by subtle tannins (alc. 13.5%)
Blaufränkisch Eisenberg DAC 2012 Jalits Winery, Badersdorf / Südburgenland
Typical spice, herbal notes, wild cherry fruit and berries on the nose;pleasant, ripe residual acidity, fruity and spicy all the way tothe elegant finish (alc. 13%)
C A B E R N E T S A U V I G N O N / M E R L O TBordeaux varieties, mostly barrique-aged, roast aromas and ripe peppers /Bordeaux variety, smooth and fruity cuvée partner
Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Scheiblhofer Winery, Andau / Neusiedlersee
Deep, dark colour; roast aromas with mocha notes, sweet toast;full and ripe on the palate with subtle extracted sweetness,chocolate and rumpot, long and always harmonious (alc. 13.5%)
Merlot 2011 Hartl Winery, Oberwaltersdorf / Thermenregion
A sweet touch of chocolate and varietal ripe peppers, noble extracted weetness on the palate, backed by a classic tannin structure,finish with lots of character (alc. 13.5%)
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All wines are 75cl bottle size and the tasting criteria is dry unless otherwise indicated.
R E D W I N E C U V É E SHarmonious-to-exciting combinations of local and international varieties
Carnuntum Cuvée 2012 (ZW, BF, ME) Netzl Winery, Göttlesbrunn / Carnuntum
Leathery and mineral spice, flint backed by fruit; well-dosed strengthon the palate, spice, fruit and tannins elegantly combined,a successful red wine marriage (alc. 13.5%)
Big John 2012 (ZW, PN, CS) Scheiblhofer Winery, Andau / Neusiedlersee
Deep, dark colour; toast nuances, mocha, rumpot and berry compote,backed by red ripe peppers; considerable extracted sweetness,toast notes and berry confit in perfect symbiosis (alc. 13.5%)
Fusion One 2012 (BF, SL, ME) Lang Winery, Neckenmarkt / Mittelburgenland
Great depth of colour, berry compote with liquorice and subtle spice;considerable tannin structure, lots of fruit and pleasant fruit acidity;long and warm finish (alc. 14%)
Cuvée K7 2011 (BF, SY, CS) Höpler Winery, Breitenbrunn / Neusiedlersee-Hügelland
Dialogue between fruit and chocolate, ripe vegetal aspects; harmoniousbalance of nougat and noble fruit; roasty and toasty finish (alc. 14%)
BF – Blaufränkisch, CS – Cabernet Sauvignon, ME – Merlot, PN – Pinot Noir, SL – St. Laurent, SY - Syrah, ZW – Zweigelt
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All wines are 75cl bottle size and the tasting criteria is dry unless otherwise indicated.
S W E E T W I N EWorld-famous specialty wines from the Lake Neusiedl region, with a noble rot character
Gewürztraminer Spätlese 2012 – Sweet Sommer Winery, Donnerskirchen / Neusiedlersee-Hügelland
Subtle rose perfume, intense varietal expression on the nose; full fruitwith floral esprit and aromatic diversity; ripe and smooth withharmonious sweetness and grape elegance (alc. 11.5%)
Riesling Auslese 2013 – Sweet Leitner Winery, Gols / Neusiedlersee
Fruit diversity with stone fruit and exotics; elegant residual sweetnesswith perfect acid balance; complex, nuanced and brilliant witha harmonious finish (alc. 11.5%)
Cuvée Beerenauslese 2011 – Sweet 0.375 l Kracher Winery, Illmitz / Neusiedlersee
Highly aromatic and elegant on the nose with a clear fruit brilliance;fiery and sophisticated on the palate; perfect balance of sweetness,acidity and well-dosed alcohol (alc. 11%)
Non Vintage Trockenbeerenauslese – Sweet 0.187 l Kracher Winery, Illmitz / Neusiedlersee
On the nose, full of noble aromas with honey and raisins; pleasant mixof biscuit notes and dried fruit with honeydew melon,sweet nectar with esprit (alc. 11.5%)
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All wines are 75cl bottle size and the tasting criteria is dry unless otherwise indicated.
S P A R K L I N G W I N EStimulating as a classic aperitif, or nuanced with fruity desserts
Frizzante Inführ Sparkling Wine Cellars, Klosterneuburg
Dialogue between pome fruit and delicate hayflower spice; subtlemousse, light, uncomplicated, yet with considerable class (alc. 10.5%)
White Secco Schlumberger Sparkling Wine Cellars, Vienna
Fruit bouquet with citrus, grapefruit, stone and pome fruit; delicatesweetness with a zesty mousse; showing fruity and spicy elegance,subtle finish (alc. 11.5%)
Brut Rosé Bründlmayer Winery, Langenlois
Subtle spice and striking mineral character with a berry presence;zesty mousse, plenty of fruit and aroma all the way to the long finish; a very classy wine (alc. 12%)
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All wines are 75cl bottle size and the tasting criteria is dry unless otherwise indicated.
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Chablis La Pierrelée 2011 La Chablisienne, Chablis / Burgundy
Straw-yellow in colour; mineral spice, flint and chalk, nutty aromas;dry elegance, hearty and delightful; a finish with character (alc. 13%)
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Côtes-du-Rhone Belleruche 2012 M. Chapoutier, Tain / Rhône
Bold cherry and berry fruit in the bouquet; powerful tannin structure,closely interwoven with fruit; spreads out for an impressive finish (alc. 14%)
Lamothe-Cissac Vieilles Vignes 2005 Château Lamothe-Cissac, Haut-Médoc / Bordeaux
Very spicy bouquet notes with a hint of leather; elegant structure onthe palate, firm tannins, classic character (“left bank of the Gironde”)(alc. 13%)
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All wines are 75cl bottle size and the tasting criteria is dry unless otherwise indicated.
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Prosecco DOC Frizzante Casa Vinicola Zonin, Gambellara / Veneto
Clean, elegant und lively, pleasant pome fruit character, mix of citrusand green apple, characterised by a harmonious zest (alc. 10.5%)
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Pinot Grigio 2013 Tenuta Ca Bolani, Cervignano del Friuli / Friaul Aquileia
Elegant and quiet aroma with almonds and pome fruit; smooth and ripeon the palate with a suave acidity; harmonious and round (alc. 12.5%)
Chianti Classico Evoluto 2010 Tenuta Villa Trasqua, Castellina in Chianti / Tuskany
Fruity bouquet with berries and cherries; demanding tannins withan elegant structure; pleasant, long, textured finish (alc. 14.5%)
Nero d’Avola 2011 Feudo Principe di Butera / Sicily
Subtle berry confit, cooked fruit in the bouquet; delicate residual acidityon the palate; elegant tannins, an uncomplicated yet classy wine (alc. 13.5%)
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Rioja Crianza La Montesa 2011 Palacios Remondo / Rioja Baja
Complex bouquet of herbs, fruit and spice, identical on the palate;typical residual acidity, crisp and juicy with a clear tannin message(alc. 14%)
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All wines are 75cl bottle size and the tasting criteria is dry unless otherwise indicated.
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Cabernet Sauvignon Araucano 2012 François Lurton, Valle de Colchagua / Chile
Blackcurrant, ripe peppers, leather, cedar wood and juniper spice;powerful elegance, considerable tannins, chocolate and fruit in the finish(alc. 13.5%)
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Shiraz 2011 Brown Brothers, Victoria / Australia
Sweet, cooked confit notes, herbal spice and leather; pleasantNew World fruit, European-style structure of tannins and residual acid;robust finish (alc. 14%)
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Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2013 Babich Wines, Auckland / New Zealand
Intense on the nose, with spicy green paprika notes, gooseberries andpassion fruit; attractive acidity on the palate, hearty,powerful and varietal (alc. 13%)