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Österreichisch-Weiß

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Österreichisch-Weiß
Grape (Vitis)
Oesterreichisch Weiss, grape variety along with its leaf
Color of berry skinBlanc
SpeciesVitis vinifera
Also calledAusztriai (in Hungary), Ausztriai Feher, Blanke, Kahlenberger Weiße, Weiße
OriginAustria?
VIVC number16840

Österreichisch-Weiß (literally, Austrian white) is a grape variety for white wine. It is now very rarely cultivated, but is noted for being one of the parents of Silvaner, the other parent being Traminer.[1] Österreichisch-Weiß itself is the offspring of Weißer Heunisch (Gouais blanc) as father with an unknown mother variety.[2]

In older times, Österreichisch-Weiß (up to 90%) blended with Traminer contributed to giving "Grinzinger" (wine from Grinzing in Vienna) a good reputation.[1]

It is often confused with Brauner Veltliner. The name Österreicher has previously also been used as a synonym for Brauner Veltliner and Silvaner.[1]

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