Mittelburgenland
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Terroir
Natural factors
- Soils: Tegel, clay, sand, and gravel, with coral-reef beds of Leithakalk in places
- The good water-retention capacity of the soils, combined with the temperature-moderating influence of the Neusiedlersee, provides a balanced growing environment
- Pannonisches Klima with protection from three ranges of hills (north, south, west) and an opening toward the plains
- At least 300 days of sunshine and only approximately 600 mm of annual rainfall
Human factors
- Family estates pass down their traditional winemaking style from generation to generation
- Two modern cooperatives complement the family-estate structure; direct sales from the cellar door are widespread
Product characteristics
- Aging in large oak casks, used barriques, or stainless-steel tanks; Reserve exclusively in oak cask or barrique
Terroir / wine link
- The good water-retention capacity of the clay and Tegel soils, combined with the temperature-moderating Neusiedlersee, is regarded as the foundation for Blaufränkisch cultivation
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-AT-A0214
- Official trade body site — Verband Blaufränkisch