Unique: Why the "Gemischter Satz" is now protected by the EU

The Wiener Gemischter Satz is the epitome of Austrian wine tradition and an unmistakable symbol of the art of wine in the Austrian metropolis. Back in the 19th century, when many other wine regions in Austria relied primarily on mass-produced vines, Vienna cultivated a different tradition. High-quality grape varieties such as Riesling, Rotgipfler, Pinot Blanc and Traminer were cultivated here and "mixed together in the vineyard". The harvested grapes were then made into wine in the cellar. In summer 2013, the Gemischter Satz was officially recognized as "DAC" (Districtus Austriae Controllatus) and thus received a protected designation of origin.