Vlaanderen lies at the northern limit of the zone where viticulture is viable and has a cool climate with very fresh nights, which is favourable for winegrowing.
The proximity of the North Sea moderates winters, thereby avoiding temperatures low enough to damage the vine.
The northerly latitude provides more hours of light during the ripening period than southern winegrowing regions and also ensures a sufficient level of acidity.
Product characteristics
The white Vlaamse landwijnen display a natural acidity, a low alcohol content, a light structure on the palate, and aromas of great finesse.
The red Vlaamse landwijnen are fruity and refined, with few tannins and a low alcohol content.
Terroir / wine link
The cooler climate, with lower temperatures and reduced solar intensity, results in Vlaamse landwijnen that remain fresh and maintain a low alcohol content.
Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the source.
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Approximate area — the union of the member appellations' polygons (Bétard 2022), at municipality resolution.
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