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Wachau’s Grüner Veltliner Viticulture Challenges And Solutions
The Wachau region of Austria is known for its stunning scenery and terraced vineyards. The region is also home to Grüner Veltliner, the flagship grape variety of Austria. Grüner Veltliner is a versatile grape that can produce wines with a wide range of flavors and aromas, from citrus and green fruit to white pepper and spice. However, Grüner Veltliner viticulture…
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Top Grüner Veltliner Producers in Wachau
Grüner Veltliner is Austria’s signature grape variety, and the Wachau region is its undisputed heartland. This picturesque valley along the Danube River is home to some of the world’s most acclaimed Grüner Veltliner producers, including: These producers are known for their unwavering commitment to quality and their ability to produce wines that are both expressive of their terroir and incredibly…
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What is Smaragd wine?
In the Wachau region, there was no DAC for quite some time but top-growers created Vinea Wachau Nobilis Districtus (abbr Vinea Wachau). It started in 2018 with 24 members and has a three-tier system. Quick reminder on what a DAC is. If you want to know more, feel free to check out my post on Austria’s DAC. A DAC (Districtus…
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Wachau wine
Renowned for its charming villages surrounded by vineyards and its medieval castles overlooking the Danube River, the Wachau Valley remains one of my favorite places on Earth! Indeed, the Wachau Valley is also classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its architectural and agricultural heritage. It is part of Niederösterreich, or Lower Austria, which is the foremost wine region…
