Weinland

Austria · Landwein (PGI) · Österreich · 745 commune(s)

Styles

Natural factors

In Niederösterreich, primary rock weathering soils and volcanic soils yield mineral, spicy wines, while loess deposits on terraces tend to shape a rounder, fuller wine style.
The hot Pannonian climate and cool air from the Waldviertel create a significant day-to-night temperature differential, which gives the wines a pronounced acid structure.
The alternation of air between day and night also shapes the wines of Vienna, imparting an equally marked acid structure combined with highly aromatic notes.
In Burgenland, loess, loam, and black earth soils are well suited to powerful, dense red wines, while sandy, slate, and gravelly soils form the basis for fruity, full-bodied white wines.
On the slopes of the Eisenberg in the south of Burgenland, the wines acquire a delicate mineral note, while the microclimate of the Neusiedlersee ensures cool nights even in summer and accentuates varietal aromatics.

Product characteristics

The partially fermented grape must (Sturm) from the region is characterised by a very spicy and mineral profile, owing to the primary rock weathering soils and volcanic soils.
For wines bearing the designation 'Weinland', the typical character of the country wines produced there is light, fruity, and marked by fresh acidity.

Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the source.

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