The vineyards are situated in deep, east–west-oriented valleys that provide shelter from strong winds and allow for considerable daytime warming.
The majority of the vineyards are located on slopes that absorb solar radiation to a greater degree than is typical.
In the Weststeiermark PDO, nights bring a pronounced drop in temperature, resulting in an extreme diurnal temperature range.
The vineyards are predominantly situated on mostly acidic, crystalline hard rocks of the Eastern Alpine basement.
Towards the east, the vineyards lie on partly coarse and predominantly loose substrates of the Styrian Basin.
Product characteristics
The rosé wine of the Weststeiermark PDO, traditionally known as 'Schilcher', is regarded as the most acidic wine in Austria.
The white wines of Weststeiermark are fundamentally characterised by a palate-dominating acidity, complemented by distinctive fruit aromas such as strawberry and raspberry, particularly in white wines of the Burgundy family.
Terroir / wine link
The extreme diurnal temperature range produces an above-average level of acidity in the grape, which is why the Schilcher rosé is the most acidic wine in Austria.
Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the source.
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