Vienna Wine Prize 2025: 13 top wines chosen for enjoyment and tradition!

Vienna Wine Prize 2025: 13 top wines chosen for enjoyment and tradition!

On June 4, 2025, the Vienna City Hall in the Arkadenhof shone particularly brightly because the celebratory award ceremony of the “Vienna Wine Prize 2025” took place here. A total of 13 wines from 390 submissions from 57 wineries were honored. In his speech, Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) emphasized the immense importance of Viennese viticulture for the region and how rooted it is in the culture of the city, while honoring the award winners. Among the guests were Climate City Councilor Jürgen Czernohorszky as well as the wine princess Anna Langes and wine queen Katharina Beranek, all of whom emphasized the diversity and quality of Viennese wine.

The competition for the best wines was anything but unproblematic. The weather caused problems for the winegrowers this year, with challenges ranging from an early grape harvest to damage caused by storms. Nevertheless, the companies fought bravely for the coveted awards, and the result is impressive. In particular, the mixed set, for which Vienna is known, was the most frequently submitted category this year with 109 wines. This was followed by Grüner Veltliner, Riesling and white Burgundy varieties such as Chardonnay and Muscat.

The winners and their wines

The jury was spoiled for choice and chose 13 wines from various categories, including the award-winning double winners. Here are some of the standout winners:

• Karl Lentner (Weingut Karl Lentner): Ried Kirchberg Alte Reben 2024 und Wiener Gemischter Satz
• Rainer Christ (Weingut Christ): klassische Rieslinge und Chardonnay
• Weingut Mayer am Pfarrplatz: Ried Nussberg 2024 (kräftige Rieslinge) und Sekt Brut
• Peter Bernreiter (Transdanubien): Rotwein-Cuvée “Il Trittico“ 2023
• Wolfgang Hofer (Weingut Hofer): Grauburgunder und Zweigelt Privat Grande Reserve
• Michael Edlmoser (Weingut Edlmoser): Frizzante Blanc de Blancs
• Philipp Schmidt (Weingut Philipp Schmidt): Wiener Gemischter Satz Ortswein Bisamberg 2024

The products from 2024, which was characterized by a hot summer and an extraordinary natural event, are ripe, fruity and have a pleasant acidity, which makes the winemakers optimistic. Katharina Beranek also praised the committed young winemakers who are continuing the tradition of Viennese winemaking and bringing a breath of fresh air into the scene.

Tradition and modernity in Viennese viticulture

Viticulture in Vienna has a long tradition that dates back to the Middle Ages. Over 150 companies cultivate more than 630 hectares, making viticulture an important economic factor in the city. The vineyards, which form a green belt around the city, are particularly prominent in the suburbs and outskirts. The mixed set in particular, which consists of several white grape varieties such as Grüner Veltliner, Riesling and Pinot Blanc, has now also made a name for itself in star gastronomy.

Heurige and Buschenschanken play a key role in the spread of the mixed set. This tradition not only promotes the enjoyment of wine, but also brings the winemakers and the Viennese population together. In recent years, Viennese wines have been very popular not only with locals but also with tourists.

For all wine lovers who want to find out more about the best wines of the year, the site offers wienerweinpreis.at a complete list of award-winning wines and their establishments. This makes you want more and increases your anticipation for the next wine tastings.

Cheers to Viennese wine and its producers – a delicacy that delights not only the heart but also the palate!