Heuvellandse wijn

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Cool climate with fresh nights and mild winters due to the proximity of the North Sea, conducive to viticulture.
• Vineyards on south-facing slopes of Monteberg, Kemmelberg, Baneberg, Vidaigneberg, Rodeberg, Zwarteberg, and Scherpenberg.
• Poor, acidic zandleem soil with excellent drainage thanks to ironstone sandstone and a deep water table.
• Ironstone sandstone at the surface creates a warmer microclimate that allows the grapes to ripen more fully.

• Heuvellandse wijnen: aromatic, mineral, and fresh in character; a spicy-floral bouquet; light to moderately full-bodied; ageing potential of 2 to over 5 years.
• Sparkling wines are fairly full-bodied, elegant, and complex; cool nights keep alcohol low (< 12.5%) and preserve freshness.

• Ironstone sandstone creates a warmer microclimate that enables better grape ripening and keeps the wine balanced in terms of sweetness and acidity.

Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.

Sources

• Specification (EUR-Lex, single document)
• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-BE-A1426
• Official trade body site — Belgische Wijnbouwers vzw