Mittelburgenland

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• The soils of Mittelburgenland consist of Tegel (marine clay), clay, sand, and gravel, from which ancient coral reefs of Leithakalk occasionally emerge.
• The Pannonian climate predominates in Mittelburgenland, shaped by the protection of three ranges of hills to the north, south, and west, as well as the opening toward the Pannonian Plain.
• The region records at least 300 days of sunshine and an annual rainfall of only approximately 600 mm.

• Growers in Mittelburgenland are predominantly organised as family enterprises, generally processing their own grapes and marketing them largely through direct cellar-door sales, complemented by two modern cooperatives.
• The traditional style of winemaking is passed down across generations through the predominantly family-run structure of the region's producers, contributing to the distinctive character of Mittelburgenland wines.

• The wine must display the typical characteristics of fruitiness and spice, and is aged in large oak casks, used barriques, or stainless-steel tanks.
• When carrying the additional designation "Reserve", the wine must be fruity, spicy, and full-bodied, with ageing carried out in large oak casks or barriques.

• These soils provide an ideal foundation for cultivating Blaufränkisch, not least owing to their strong water-retention capacity in combination with the temperature-moderating influence of the nearby Neusiedlersee.

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

All appellations in Austria

Sources

• Specification (EUR-Lex, single document)
• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-AT-A0214
• Official trade body site — Verband Blaufränkisch