Donauriesling

Donauriesling is a fresh Austrian PIWI grape variety that is attracting considerable interest among organic winegrowers. This variety stands out for its exceptional resistance to fungal diseases, which makes it an ideal choice for growers who want to minimize the use of chemical sprays.

The Donauriesling variety was bred at the prestigious Lehr- und Forschungszentrum für Wein- und Obstbau Klosterneuburg, a renowned research and education center for viticulture and fruit growing in Austria. This breeding project focused on the creation of a variety that combines exceptional taste characteristics with high resistance to diseases. Donauriesling is the result of a complex crossing of Riesling, Seyve Villard 12481 and (Rulandské gris x Chrupka white) varieties, which resulted in a variety that not only excels in growing conditions, but also with its unique flavor profile.

Although Donauriesling is a relatively new PIWI variety, it is already gaining considerable popularity in Austria. Organic winegrowers prefer it especially for its resistance to fungal diseases, which is extremely important today due to the growing demand for organically grown wine.

Cultivation of Donauriesling brings many benefits to winegrowers, especially in the context of sustainable viticulture. Thanks to its resistance to disease, growers can minimize the use of chemical sprays, which is a great benefit to the environment. In addition, the high quality of the grapes ensures that the wine made from this variety has exceptional taste characteristics that will be appreciated by even the most demanding wine lovers.

Considering all these factors, Donauriesling represents a significant contribution to modern viticulture and has the potential to become one of the key varieties in organic wine growing. Its success in Austria may be a harbinger of wider recognition of this variety at the international level as well.