Origin & wine law
Legal categories, DAC, villages, vineyards and the information on a label.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EDITION / 2026
The Austrian
Wine Handbook
Origins, Grapes, Regions and the Logic Behind the Labels.
A structured route through Austrian wine: connect the national framework to regional origins, grape varieties, vineyard decisions and the glass.
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- Language
- English
- Edition
- 2026
- For
- Students, educators & professionals
INSIDE THE BOOK
Understand how
the pieces fit.
Regions & styles
Austria’s wine regions, all 18 DACs and the differences that matter in the glass.
White & red grapes
Variety, site and winemaking considered together, from dry styles to sweet wine and sparkling wine.
Vineyard & cellar
Climate, soils, growing decisions and production choices, with their sensory consequences.
Sustainability & culture
Organic, biodynamic and sustainability frameworks, alongside Austria’s wine culture.
Tasting & revision
Structured observation, useful comparisons and active recall for professional study.
FREE STUDY RESOURCES
Read. Recall.
Put it into practice.
English resources for independent study and teaching.
01Structured tasting gridAppearance, nose, palate and conclusion. Space for origin, variety and vintage.PDF · A4
Download ↓ 02Austria’s 18 DAC designationsA clear recall sheet, grouped by federal state. Reviewed 14 October 2026.PDF · A4
Download ↓ 03Try the flashcards12 free questions to practise origin, labels and tasting.Interactive
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Download ↓ 02Austria’s 18 DAC designationsA clear recall sheet, grouped by federal state. Reviewed 14 October 2026.PDF · A4
Download ↓ 03Try the flashcards12 free questions to practise origin, labels and tasting.Interactive
Start →
Looking for more practice? Explore the 150-card Austrian Wine Study Pack. The worksheets and sample questions above remain free.
CORRECTIONS & UPDATES
One permanent home
for the edition.
Study resources added
The tasting grid, DAC recall sheet, first learning video and free flashcard selection are now part of the handbook companion.
The print edition is available on Amazon. Post-publication corrections will be listed here with the date, edition and relevant page or chapter.
Source for the DAC recall sheet
The BMLUK DAC regulation index links to the individual regulations in Austria’s legal information system (RIS). The sheet lists the 18 DAC designations, grouped by federal state; it does not replace their product specifications. Reviewed 14 October 2026.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Written from teaching experience.
Manuela Prieth teaches Austrian and international wine in German and English. Her work combines regional expertise, a global perspective and a clear, engaging approach to professional wine education.
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