| Österreichisch-Weiß | |
| Color: | Blanc |
| Species: | Vitis vinifera |
| Also Called: | Ausztriai (in Hungary), Ausztriai Feher, Blanke, Kahlenberger Weiße, Weiße |
| Origin: | Austria? |
Österreichisch-Weiß (literally, Austrian white) is a grape variety for white wine. It is now very rarely cultivated, but is noted for being one of the parents of Silvaner, the other parent being Traminer.[1] Österreichisch-Weiß itself is the offspring of Weißer Heunisch (Gouais blanc) as father with an unknown mother variety.[2]
In older times, Österreichisch-Weiß (up to 90%) blended with Traminer contributed to giving "Grinzinger" (wine from Grinzing in Vienna) a good reputation.[1]
It is often confused with Brauner Veltliner. The name Österreicher has previously also been used as a synonym for Brauner Veltliner and Silvaner.[1]