Vlaamse landwijn

Styles

Terroir

• Vlaanderen lies at the northern limit of the zone where viticulture is possible, with a cool climate and very fresh nights.
• The proximity of the North Sea brings milder winters, preventing temperatures from dropping low enough to be harmful to the vine.
• The northerly latitude produces more hours of light during the ripening period than in more southerly wine regions, ensuring a sufficient level of acidity.
• The cooler autumn nights slow the breakdown of acids in the grapes and also limit the presence of tannins in the wine.
• The cool climate yields grapes with a low sugar content, resulting in wines with a low alcohol level.

• The white wines display a pleasing 'natural' acidity and are further characterised by a low alcohol level, a light structure on the palate, and aromas of considerable finesse.
• The red wines are fruity and refined, with few tannins and a low alcohol level.

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 PGI-BE-A1429
• Official trade body site — Belgische Wijnbouwers vzw