Archaeological findings indicate that grape cultivation in Traisental dates back 4000 years. Grape seeds have been discovered in urns from 700 BC in Zagersdorf, while bronze wine containers from the Celtic La Tène culture, dating to the 5th century BC, were unearthed in Dürrnberg, Salzburg. Viticulture prospered during Roman rule, particularly after Emperor Marcus Aurelius Probus lifted the ban on grape cultivation north of the Alps. Grüner Veltliner and Welschriesling have likely been cultivated along the Danube since Roman times. Since Austria’s accession to the EU, significant efforts have been made to enhance viticulture. Currently, there are three systems in place: the traditional German-based scheme, a unique classification exclusive to Wachau, and a new system of regional appellations known as DACs, being tested in Weinviertel. In 2005, Austria had 51,213 hectares of vineyards, predominantly located in the eastern regions. Lower Austria accounted for 31,425 hectares, Burgenland for 15,386 hectares, forming Weinland Österreich. Styria had 3,749 hectares, Vienna 621 hectares, and “the Austrian Mountains” (Bergland Österreich) covered the remaining 32 hectares. The four primary wine regions are divided into 16 districts.