Vulkanland Steiermark

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Transitional climate: pannonisches Klima (hot, dry) meets Illyrian-Mediterranean influence (warm and humid).
• Pronounced diurnal temperature swings define the microclimate of individual sites.
• Soils: volcanic soils and basalt soils predominate, complemented by sandy, heavy clay loams.
• Volcanic soils give rise to a mineral character in the wines, also described as a 'smell of wet stone'.
• Cool nights convert grape sugars into acidity-driven aromatic compounds: yellow apples, quinces, citrus, and spice.

• Vulkanböden impart a mineral character to the wines, described as a 'smell of wet stone'.
• Cool nights convert grape sugars into acidity → aromas of yellow apples, quinces, citrus fruits, and in Burgundy varieties, spicy notes.

• Volcanic soils contribute mineral character (wet stone); diurnal temperature shifts generate aromas of apple, quince, and citrus.

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-A0226
• Official trade body site — Wein Steiermark