Qualitätswein

Qualitätswein meaning in Austrian wine

Qualitätswein in Austria is an official quality-wine classification for wines that meet approved grape-variety, regional, analytical, and sensory requirements. Austrian Qualitätswein is recognized by the red-and-white striped capsule seal, which shows the wine has passed official checks. The label must show an approved Austrian wine-growing region or federal state, tying the wine to a defined origin. In Germany, Qualitätswein is also a separate quality category; this page is scoped to Austrian usage.