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Mörbisch

Important wine-growing municipality with the full name "Mörbisch am See" in the Leithaberg wine-growing region of Burgenland (formerly Neusiedlersee-Hügelland, Austria). It is situated on Lake Neusiedl and very close to the border with Hungary. Like the whole of Burgenland, the village belonged to Hungary until 1920/1921. On the occasion of a border inspection by the Hungarian King Bela IV (1235-1270), the village was first mentioned in 1250 as "Possessio Megyes". The first documented mention of vineyards in Mörbisch was in 1331, but viticulture had already been practised here for many centuries before that. The vineyards cover 450 hectares of vineyards, which extend in larger terraces along the Rust hills to the reed belt of Lake Neusiedl. The vineyards facing Lake Neusiedl are considered to have the best quality soils.

Mörbisch - Gemeinde mit Weingärten

The most important vineyards include Altenberg, Goldberg, Haidäcker, Satz (Satzäcker), Seeäcker, Umriss, Waldäcker and Wieser. The diverse soils of the area range from weathered primary rock soils, sandy soils with mica slate to clay and humus soils. A Pannonian climate prevails, and the region counts the most sunny days in Austria. In addition, Lake Neusiedl creates an excellent microclimate for viticulture. The white wine varieties Welschriesling, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Neuburger, Grüner Veltliner, Muskat-Ottonel and Sauvignon Blanc are cultivated to 80%. The most important red wine varieties are Blaufränkisch, Zweigelt and Cabernet Sauvignon. Well-known wineries are Grenzhof-Fiedler, Rebhof Sommer, Schindler Franz, Schindler Harald, Schönberger and Sommer Franz.

Operetta performances have been held on an impressive lake stage from July to August since 1957. The special white wine cuvée made from Burgundy varieties "Mörbischer Premierewein" was created for this cultural event. Another branded wine is the famous "Mörbischer Opernballwein". This has been produced by around 25 wineries since 1985. It is served at the world-famous ball held annually in February at the Vienna State Opera. There is a contract for the exclusive use of the name. The wine is made from the pure Welschriesling variety in compliance with the strictest regulations, which exceed the legal requirements for a quality wine.

These include controlled, short pruning and limited yields. Although the wines differ slightly, they have a uniform quality level. An independent jury of experts tastes the wines before bottling and checks the quality criteria. The dry, fruity and sparkling wine has a harmonious acidity. The presentation of the Mörbischer brand wines has become a fixed part of the Vienna Opera Ball. These are the aforementioned "Mörbischer Opernballwein" and "Mörbischer Premierewein" (Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Neuburger), as well as "Mörbischer Ochs auf Lerchenau" (Blaufränkisch), "Mörbischer Falstaff" (Pinot Blanc) and the most recent "Mörbischer Seravino" (Zweigelt), created in honour of the long-time Mörbischer Festspielintendant Professor Harald Serafin.

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