Vorarlberg
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Terroir
Natural factors
- Viticulture extends from Bregenz through Röthis and Feldkirch to the foothills of the Arlberg in Bludesch.
- Climatic and soil conditions are so heterogeneous that no uniform description is possible.
- Grape varieties must be winter-hardy, flower late, and exhibit high resistance to fungal diseases and rot.
- A harsh climate with pronounced diurnal temperature variation shapes the acid structure of the wines.
Human factors
- All estates are family-run, process only their own grapes, and sell exclusively direct from the cellar door.
- Grape varieties must possess winter hardiness, late flowering, and high resistance to fungal diseases.
Product characteristics
- Pronounced diurnal temperature variation imparts a marked acidity structure to the wines.
- The fragmented vineyard structure prevents a uniform sensory profile for the region as a whole.
Terroir / wine link
- A harsh climate with pronounced diurnal temperature variation produces a marked acid structure in the wines of Vorarlberg.
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-A0231
- Official trade body site — Austrian Wine (Österreich Wein Marketing)