Wine Tavern Guide 2023: Lower Austria
Bernd Pulker's oasis of pleasure in an idyllic location has long since ceased to be an insider tip, and the seats in the middle of the vineyard are extremely popular. No wonder: exciting wines of his own and the best from his colleagues - plus a home-made roast that is second to none.
It is a rural world away from everyday life that is cultivated by the renowned Artner family of winegrowers and restaurateurs. In the old barn, delicacies are recommended to accompany the wines. Analogous to the wine line "Punk's Finest" spoken: Carnuntum's Finest!
The colourful little houses in the Kellergasse near Krems are located in the middle of the vineyards and exude a cosy flair. The modern restaurant forms a beautiful contrast. This is where flint wines are created; the characterful still wines of the well-known house are also delicious.
While Matthias Hager's wines also benefit from the diversity of the soils, his brother Hermann demonstrates his skills in the kitchen of the modern wine tavern with its marvellous view: classic dishes with exotic nuances provide exciting counterpoints.
Fine dining in Heurigen style: wine is celebrated here and combined with cuisine that combines regionality and French sophistication. A visit should be on every gourmet's to-do list!
Johanna "Pipsi" Gebeshuber bustles around between the horse stables and the Römermaut, in two parlours of the elongated courtyard. The born hostess makes sure that the fried chicken and oven roast taste good. Or she makes sure that the Zierfandler doesn't run out. Perfect!
A dream location in the heart of Dürnstein! You can experience for yourself how the location affects the flavour with the vineyards as a backdrop to a glass of Veltliner and Riesling. Snacks and pub favourites now play the second leading role in the Heurigen all year round.
The wines are reason enough for many to come here. In the kitchen, down-to-earth meets modern - in keeping with the contemporary design. For example, the lentil salad is sometimes classic, sometimes Asian-inspired. Top game specialities await in autumn.
The selection is impressive in every respect: cosy seats by the fireplace, enjoyment in the modern dining room or a wonderful view of the distance and the abbey on the terrace? The menu also has it all: a wide variety of wines and juices, plus good game, smoked fish and so on.
A truly idyllic spot in the heart of Carnuntum: under walnut trees, surrounded by vineyards, you sit on simple wooden benches and enjoy the restaurant's own organic wines and unadulterated Heurigen classics. Cult-suspected caraway roast from the wood-fired oven.
The Bauer family's winery is a true declaration of love to the Wagram - that means straightforward wines with character and a down-to-earth yet charming wine tavern. With a bit of luck, you might be served pheasant, hare or wild boar from their own hunt.