Austrian Sparkling Wines from Small Independent Wineries

Austrian sparkling wine, known as Sekt in Austria, is one of the country’s most exciting wine styles. At Kipferl, our selection focuses on small independent winemakers, family wineries and carefully chosen bottles that show the freshness, elegance and character of Austrian bubbles.

Many of our Austrian sparkling wines are made using the traditional Methode Champenoise, with secondary fermentation in the bottle and ageing on the lees for up to 24 months. Austria’s mixed climate, with warm days and cool nights, helps create a natural balance between fruit, sugar and acidity, giving these wines freshness, precision and depth.

You can also explore our full Austrian wine collection, browse our Austrian white wines, Austrian red wines, natural wines and orange wines.

What Is Austrian Sekt?

Sekt is the Austrian word for sparkling wine. The best examples are serious, elegant and food-friendly, often made from Austrian grape varieties such as Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, Weissburgunder and Zweigelt.

Compared with many mass-market sparkling wines, Austrian Sekt often has more character, freshness and regional identity. It can be crisp and mineral, rich and complex, or bright and fruity, depending on the grape variety, producer and ageing.

Traditional Bottle Fermentation and Methode Champenoise

Many of our Austrian sparkling wines are made using the traditional method, also known as Methode Champenoise. This means the second fermentation takes place in the bottle, creating fine bubbles and a more complex texture.

Ageing on the lees for up to 24 months can add depth, creaminess and subtle brioche notes while preserving the freshness that makes Austrian sparkling wine so enjoyable.

Grüner Veltliner Sekt, Riesling Sekt and Rosé Bubbles

Grüner Veltliner Sekt is one of the most distinctive Austrian sparkling wine styles. It combines fresh citrus, green apple, white pepper and lively acidity with fine bubbles and excellent food-pairing potential.

Riesling Sekt is usually elegant, precise and mineral, with bright citrus fruit and refreshing acidity. Rosé Sekt, often made from red Austrian grape varieties such as Zweigelt, brings red berry fruit, freshness and a celebratory character.

Pet Nat and Naturally Sparkling Austrian Wine

Pet Nat, short for pétillant naturel, is a naturally sparkling wine made by bottling the wine before fermentation has fully finished. The result is usually fresh, lively and expressive, with softer bubbles and a more relaxed style than traditional Sekt.

If you enjoy natural wines or want something less conventional, Austrian Pet Nat is a good choice for aperitifs, parties, gifting and informal celebrations.

Organic and Biodynamic Austrian Sparkling Wines

Most of our sparkling wines come from organic, biodynamic or low-intervention producers. These wineries focus on careful farming, small production and wines that express their grape variety and region clearly.

Many of these bottles are available in the UK only through Kipferl, making this collection a strong choice if you are looking for Austrian sparkling wines that are not widely available elsewhere.

Which Austrian Sparkling Wine Should I Choose?

If you want a crisp, classic Austrian sparkling wine, choose Grüner Veltliner Sekt.

If you prefer elegance, citrus and mineral freshness, choose Riesling Sekt.

If you want something fruity and celebratory, choose Austrian rosé sparkling wine.

If you prefer natural wines or a more relaxed sparkling style, choose Pet Nat.

If you are buying as a gift, choose our Austrian Bubbles Box or browse our Austrian wine gift boxes.

Food Pairings for Austrian Sparkling Wine

Austrian sparkling wines are excellent food wines. Grüner Veltliner Sekt works well with schnitzel, fried foods, salads, asparagus, roast chicken and light starters. Riesling Sekt pairs beautifully with seafood, fish, pork and dishes with bright acidity.

Rosé Sekt is a good match for charcuterie, smoked fish, light meat dishes and berry-based desserts. Pet Nat works well as an aperitif, with snacks, cheese, fried foods and informal sharing dishes.

You can also enjoy Austrian sparkling wines with food at our restaurant in Camden Passage, where Austrian wine is part of the Kipferl experience.

Austrian Sparkling Wine Delivery in the UK

Order Austrian sparkling wine online from Kipferl for delivery across the UK. Whether you are buying one bottle, choosing a mixed sparkling wine box, sending a wine gift or discovering Austrian Sekt for the first time, our selection is chosen to show the quality and diversity of Austrian bubbles.

Delivery prices and availability may vary depending on postcode and destination, including the Scottish Highlands, Islands and Northern Ireland. Full details are available on our delivery information page.

Why Buy Austrian Sparkling Wine from Kipferl?

Kipferl specialises in Austrian food, wine, cakes and delicatessen products. Our wine selection is built around small family wineries, independent winemakers and bottles that reflect the character of Austria’s wine regions.

Most of our sparkling wines are organic, biodynamic or made with low-intervention principles, and are only available at Kipferl in the UK. If you are looking to buy Austrian sparkling wine online, this collection brings together some of Austria’s most interesting Sekt, Pet Nat and sparkling wine styles in one place.