Kamptal

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• The soils of Kamptal were formed as far back as the Permian period, some 270 million years ago, with terroir formations composed of loess, gravel, and primary rock soils, in some cases with volcanic elements.
• The climate of Kamptal is shaped on one hand by the hot Pannonian climate, and on the other by cool currents from the Waldviertel.
• Annual rainfall ranges from 550 to 600 mm, and the mean annual temperature is above 9 degrees Celsius.
• In valley floors, late frosts must be expected through to mid-May.
• The steep terraces, where no loess deposits can accumulate, yield a powerful, mineral, and age-worthy Riesling, while the broader loam and loess terraces are ideal for full-bodied, fruity Grüner Veltliner.

• Grüner Veltliner shows a fruit-forward character with a delicate spicy note, while Riesling is aromatic, elegant, and mineral.
• In the reserve style, the wines display a powerful structure with pronounced varietal aromatics and sometimes subtle hints of botrytis and oak.

• The warmth during the day, influenced by the Pannonian climate, combined with cool nights, produces wines of great aromatic finesse and lively acidity.

Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the source.

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Sources

• Specification (EUR-Lex, single document)
• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-AT-A0209
• Official trade body site — Weinstraße Kamptal