15 Best Wine Tastings in Vienna

Wine Tasting Vienna hosts Austrian wine tastings from its shop on Hollandstraße, pairing several wines with an accessible introduction to viticulture and the history of wine in the region. The format is led by wine professional Stylianos Stavridis, whose knowledge extends to Austrian and international wines.

It suits couples, small groups and travellers looking for a focused, informative tasting rather than a standard retail stop.

Vinodea is a small neighbourhood wine store on Schönbrunner Str. 145/6, specialising in wines by Austrian women winemakers. Its tastings and events create a focused way to discover local producers, with knowledgeable, friendly hosting and a welcoming group format.

The selection is distinctive without feeling generic, making Vinodea particularly suitable for visitors seeking Austrian wines with a clear producer-led identity rather than a broad conventional shop range.

Schlumberger Kellerwelten combines a historic sparkling-wine cellar with a self-guided visit in Vienna’s 19th district. A well-produced audio guide explains the brand’s history, production and traditions, while tasting options add a practical introduction to its sparkling wines.

The format suits visitors who prefer to explore at their own pace, with enough detail to make the cellar tour more than a quick drink.

Leo HILLINGER Wineshop & Bar Wien-Wollzeile combines a wine shop and bar at Wollzeile 25 in Vienna’s 1st district. The wine list is approachable without being overwhelming, while the kitchen adds light fine-food pairings such as mozzarella with tomatoes, truffle risotto and panna cotta.

It suits a tasting-style stop, especially when you want a guided pairing rather than wine alone, with service that feels attentive and personal.

Vinothek W-Einkehr is a cosy, intimate wine bar and shop on Schönlaterngasse 13 in Vienna’s 1st district. Its hand-selected Austrian rarities, art-filled atmosphere and helpful guidance make it a strong choice for tasting and choosing bottles to take home.

Food accompanies the wine in a relaxed format, with samplings and tapas adding to the appeal. Reservations can be arranged Tuesday to Saturday through the venue’s contact form.

Vinifero Weinbar occupies an old house on Karmeliterplatz 2, facing a handsome square and church in Vienna’s 2nd district. The bar specialises in natural wines, with a selection led by Italian bottles and complemented by Austrian and Hungarian options.

Staff are happy to explain the range and offer tastings, while the menu changes weekly. Pick-up, wine sales and tastings make it useful both for drinking in and discovering bottles to take away.

Vinothek St. Stephan is a specialist wine wholesaler and importer at Stephansplatz 6, placing an internationally minded selection in the heart of Vienna. The range covers Austria, Italy, France, Spain and the New World, with premium bottles and helpful, detailed recommendations available at the counter.

It is best suited to focused bottle shopping and informed discovery rather than a seated tasting-room experience.

wineBANK Wien is a wine club at Grünangergasse 8 in Vienna’s 1st district, presented as an exclusive, design-led wine environment with events and member-oriented benefits. It is better suited to organised access, private wine moments and club activity than to an ordinary walk-in glass of wine.

The entrance and access model deserve particular attention when planning a visit, especially for anyone unfamiliar with the club format.

Weinskandal is a wine store in the Ungargasse 28 courtyard, offering a lively, contemporary selection for shoppers interested in natural wines and accessible discoveries. The range includes bottles under €15, seasonal suggestions for picnics and barbecues, reds for warm days, and no- or low-alcohol drinks.

Helpful service and fair pricing make it a practical stop for building a varied selection rather than seeking only prestige labels.

Le Cru - Comptoir de Champagne is a specialist wine store at Petersplatz 8, centred on Champagne and an especially broad selection that includes grower bottles, vintages, magnums and changing by-the-glass options. The elegant setting works for a focused tasting or a celebratory stop, with professional advice available and an online shop for bottle purchases.

Its listed opening schedule is currently closed every day, so availability needs checking before visiting.

Vinum 1010 is a small wine bar at Krugerstraße 10 in Vienna’s 1st district, offering a cosy setting for drinking and exploring wines. The atmosphere is relaxed, with helpful explanations that make it easy to try something beyond a familiar order.

It suits an affordable house-wine stop, an informal tasting or a quiet evening glass, and opens daily except Sunday late afternoon into the evening.

WEIN & CO Wien Schottentor combines a wine shop and bar at Universitätsring 12, near Vienna’s central university quarter. The broad selection is paired with friendly guidance, including help choosing bottles around personal preferences, while the bar offers glasses and a range of snacks in an elegant yet relaxed setting.

It works for a tasting-style stop, bottle shopping or a longer evening at the bar, though reservations are useful when busy.

Vinifero Naturweine is a boutique wine store on Otto-Bauer-Gasse in Vienna’s 6th district, with a focus on natural wines from Austria and beyond. Its range includes red and white wines, pét-nat and sparkling bottles, while occasional producer tastings add a personal touch.

The vinotheque also supports in-store pickup and online ordering, making it useful for exploring distinctive bottles or arranging a convenient collection.

Set at Fürstengasse 1 in Vienna’s 9th district, Weingut Liechtenstein im Gartenpalais combines a wine store with a relaxed café and wine-bar setting. It is suited to an unhurried glass of wine or coffee, as well as browsing a varied selection of bottles.

The simple, colourful interior and friendly service give the address an easygoing feel for a casual tasting stop or an impromptu bottle purchase.

Wine In Time brings a broad selection of wines, Champagne and spirits to Wipplingerstraße in central Vienna, with delivery and collection designed around speed. Orders can be ready for pickup in five minutes, while the service promotes delivery in Vienna within 30 minutes and shipping internationally.

It is especially practical for last-minute gifts, hard-to-find bottles or a convenient wine order without a lengthy shop visit.