Österreichisch-Weiß (literally, Austrian white) is a

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variety for white

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. It is now very rarely cultivated, but is noted for being one of the parents of

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, the other parent being

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.Wein-Plus Glossar: Österreichisch-Weiß
accessed on January 22, 2013 Österreichisch-Weiß itself is the offspring of Weißer Heunisch (

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) as father with an unknown mother variety.Vitis International Variety Catalogue: Oesterreichisch Weiss
accessed on April 18, 2008 In older times, Österreichisch-Weiß (up to 90%) blended with Traminer contributed to giving "Grinzinger" (wine from

Grinzing Grinzing () was an independent municipality until 1892 and is today a part of Döbling, the 19th district of Vienna. Wien.gv.at webpage (see below: References). Geography Location Grinzing lies in the northwest of Vienna and, with an ar ...

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) a good reputation. It is often confused with Brauner Veltliner. The name Österreicher has previously also been used as a synonym for Brauner Veltliner and Silvaner.

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