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What does DAC stand for in wine?
Let’s explore the DAC world of Austria! The Qualitätswein designation in Austria authorizes 40 authorized grape varieties and can originate from nine generic wine regions (what I called areas in the most famous wine regions of Austria) named after administrative regions, as well as specific wine regions within these areas. The main generic wine regions (or areas) are Niederösterreich (Lower…
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Vienna wines
Move over Bordeaux, Chianti, and Napa Valley because Vienna takes the crown as the ultimate winemaking capital of the world! Surprising, right? According to Fritz Weininger, one of Vienna’s esteemed winemakers, “In Vienna, we don’t just drink wine, we devour it!” The roots of Vienna’s vineyards stretch back to the 12th century, possibly even earlier when everyone from the Celts…
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Südsteiermark wines
Steiermark, also referred to as Styria, is an enchanting wine region in Austria, featuring three separate wine zones: Vulkanland, Weststeiermark, and Südsteiermark. Steiermark has a long and illustrious viticulture heritage that goes back to ancient times. In 2018, all three wine zones achieved the DAC designation, establishing the characteristic white wines and emphasizing the significance of indigenous grape varieties. Forget…
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Weststeiermark wines
Steiermark, also known as Styria, is a picturesque wine region in Austria with three distinct wine zones: Vulkanland, Weststeiermark, and Südsteiermark. It has a rich viticultural history dating back to ancient times and offers a diverse range of grape varieties and wine styles. In 2018, all three wine zones obtained the DAC appellation, defining the typical white wines and highlighting…
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Vulkanland Steiermark wines
Steiermark, which is also known as Styria, is a picturesque wine region in Austria renowned for its exquisite grape varieties that are fresh, vibrant, and elegant. Spanning across 4,630 hectares of vineyards, the majority of which are situated in the southern part of the region, Steiermark offers a unique and unparalleled selection of wines across its three distinct wine zones:…
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Steiermark wines
Located in the southern part of Austria, Steiermark is one of the country’s four main wine regions. While Austria is renowned for its high-quality dry white wines, particularly Grüner Veltliner and Riesling, Styria presents different styles of wine with different grape varieties. International grape varieties, such as Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay will dominate the scene. Styria, a beautiful wine region…
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Rosalia wines
Burgenland‘s terroir encompasses a wide range of wine styles, with notable sweet wines crafted around the lake thanks to shallow waters, autumn mists, and the presence of noble rot. The slopes of Leithaberg, Eisenberg, and Mittelburgenland, characterized by limestone, clay, and schist soils, create ideal conditions for the production of red wines, offering excellent water retention and drainage. The implementation…
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Eisenberg wines
The Burgenland region has a diverse range of wine styles, with a particular focus on exceptional sweet wines produced around the lake. This is due to the presence of shallow water, autumn mists, and noble rot, creating favorable conditions for these unique wines. However, the slopes of Leithaberg, Eisenberg, and Mittelburgenland, characterized by limestone, clay, and schist soils, offer excellent…
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Mittelburgenland wines
The Burgenland region has a rich assortment of wine styles, with a notable emphasis on producing extraordinary sweet wines in the vicinity of the lake. This is attributed to the shallow waters, autumnal mists, and the presence of noble rot, all of which create ideal conditions for these distinctive wines. Nonetheless, the slopes of Leithaberg, Eisenberg, and Mittelburgenland, characterized by…
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Neusiedlersee wines
The terroir of Burgenland in Austria offers a diverse range of wine styles. The region is known for its exceptional sweet wines produced around the lake Neusiedlersee, thanks to the shallow water, autumn mists, and noble rot. The Seewinkel area benefits from a special microclimate and is renowned for its sweet wines, particularly Welschriesling. The introduction of the DAC (Districtus…
