Weinviertel

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Five geological zones shape the Weinviertel: the Bohemian Massif, Molasse, Waschberg, Flysch, and the Vienna Basin.
• Urgestein of granites, Gneis, and Schiefer forms the boundary with the Waldviertel.
• Pannonisches Klima: thermally continental yet hydrologically more oceanic — pronounced diurnal temperature swings promote the aromatic development of Grüner Veltliner.
• Löss soils in combination with the climate are considered the foundation for the characteristic peppery note of Grüner Veltliner.

• Löss soils combined with strong diurnal temperature variation are regarded as the basis for the peppery aromatics of Grüner Veltliner.
• Family estates pass down their traditional winemaking style from generation to generation.

• Colour pale yellow to yellow-green; palate fruity, spicy, and peppery — with no oak influence and no botrytis character.
• The 'peppery' note of Grüner Veltliner is considered a hallmark of the Weinviertel, encouraged by Löss soils and pronounced diurnal temperature swings.

• Löss soils combined with strong diurnal temperature variation under pannonisches Klima produce the characteristic peppery aromatics of Grüner Veltliner.

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-A0206
• Official trade body site — Regionales Weinkomitee Weinviertel