 This species was assigned to the genus "Cepaea" for a long time.However, molecular biologist research showed, that it is not closely related to "Cepaea", but belongs in fact to the genus "Caucasotachea".The right-coiled, globular shell of "C. vindobonensis" is about 17–21 mm high and 20–25 mm broad with 5,5-6 whorls.