Unique Terroir feel
Power of the Earth
Where Danube gravel, loam, and loess combine with salt to create a unique terroir for the finest wines.
The terroir of NEUSIEDLERSEE DAC combines a Pannonian climate, the
balancing effect of the lake, and diverse soils. Loess, black earth,
as well as gravel, sand, and saline soils characterize the region. Warmth,
humidity, and autumn fog promote ripeness, spice, and fruit – and
Botrytis in sweet wines. Origin that you can taste directly.
Wines
THE NEUSIEDLERSEE DAC REGION thrives on geological
diversity, biodiversity, and a terroir with an unmistakable profile. Danube gravel,
loam, loess, sandy gravel, and black earth characterize the
vineyards in their own way depending on their location. Saline and soda lakes, Pannonian
climate, and the vastness of the landscape enhance this character.
The interplay of soil, nature, and craftsmanship creates
region-typical wines with clear origin. NEUSIEDLERSEE DAC stands for
terroir-driven quality from a UNESCO World Heritage region of particular
radiance.
Geology becomes multi-cultural.
What the
soil tells us
The geological composition of the vineyards in the Neusiedlersee DAC region is exceptional – and very diverse.
Kaiserberg • Halbturn (Wagram)
Deep, calcareous loam soil in a cool location with high water retention. It produces powerful, full-bodied wines. Unique to Kaiserberg: In addition to dark cherry, Zweigelt develops a site-specific cassis aroma that is independent of the grape variety.
SANDRIEGEL • ILLMITZ (SEEWINKEL)
The sandy, mineral soils warm up quickly and produce fully ripe grapes. In the wine, this ensures an elegant structure, clear fruit, and a fine salty minerality with great drinkability. Zweigelt shows ripe berry notes here, while sweet wines fascinate with precise freshness and balance.
RIED ROTSEE • ANDAU (HEIDEBODEN)
This lime-free chernozem (black earth) soil stores heat perfectly. The result is dense, extremely full-bodied wines with a juicy texture. Zweigelt in particular benefits from this: it shines with dark berry fruit (blackberry), velvety-soft tannins, and a pleasantly mild acidity.
SEEWEINGÄRTEN • PODERSDORF (SEEWINKEL)
Calcareous lake sediments and moist chernozem ensure an optimal water supply here. They give the wine a lively freshness, juicy fruit, and a long, salty finish. Zweigelt is particularly fruit-forward (cherry) here, while sweet wines shine with deep apricot notes and elegance.
UNGERBERG • GOLS (WAGRAM)
Lime-rich prehistoric sediments and iron oxide characterize this chernozem soil. The high lime content gives the wines a powerful, long-lasting tannin structure. Iron provides expressive red berry aromas. Ideal for complex, long-lived Zweigelt with a strong character.
MAURERSTEIG • FRAUENKIRCHEN (HEIDEBODEN)
Coarse gravel and iron oxide make this soil warm and permeable. This leads to faster ripening and lower-acid, full-bodied, warm wines on the palate. The Zweigelt is straightforward with plenty of cherry aroma; sweet wines impress with ripe, exotic fruit notes and mild acidity.
