Districtus Austriae Controllatus

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DAC areas as of May 2020
Wine-growing areas without DAC status, as of May 2020

Districtus Austriae Controllatus ( DAC ) is a designation of origin for regionally typical quality wines from Austria .

Expansion of the designations of origin in Austria

With the origin Weinviertel DAC , a legally controlled designation of origin was introduced for the first time for the 2002 wine vintage. Since then, quality wines of the Grüner Veltliner variety that are particularly typical of the region have been marketed under this name . In the period that followed, DAC wines were defined for other Austrian wine-growing regions. There are currently 15 DAC areas. There is currently no DAC status for the wine-growing areas of Wagram and Thermenregion or for the free town of Rust on Lake Neusiedl . (As of May 2020).

Background to the introduction of the DAC system

Internationally, a distinction is made between the Romanic and the Germanic wine law. While the Germanic wine law ( Germany , Austria before the introduction of the first DAC with vintage 2002) traditionally focuses on the variety denomination, the Romanic wine law ( Italy , France , Spain ) differentiates and characterizes the wines according to their origins. Since the wines are defined according to their origins in the Romanesque system, the origin corresponds to a description of the wine. In Germanic wine law, however, no specific wine styles are defined with the individual origins.

With the introduction of the DAC system, Austria follows the Romance designation model. No longer primarily the varieties, but clearly defined characteristics typical of the region are in the foreground in marketing. Austria is pursuing the goal of emphasizing the origins more strongly and creating a competitive advantage in international comparison. When asked "What wine did you drink?" When it comes to products from Romance countries, consumers respond with the answer "A Bordeaux " or "A Rioja ". With regard to Austrian wines, consumers have so far answered "a Grüner Veltliner " or "a Blaufränkisch ". However, once the DAC origins have been promoted, the answer will be: "A Weinviertel DAC" or a "Leithaberg DAC". These are wines that taste unmistakably typical for the respective wine-growing region. The advantage of the DAC system is that origin makes it unmistakable, while varieties such as Riesling and Pinot Blanc , but also typical Austrian varieties such as Grüner Veltliner or Blaufränkisch can also come from other countries.

Creation of a DAC designation of origin

There are 17 specific wine-growing areas in Austria: Wachau, Kremstal, Kamptal, Traisental, Wagram, Weinviertel, Carnuntum, Thermenregion, Neusiedlersee, Leithaberg, Rosalia, Mittelburgenland, Eisenberg, Vulkanland Styria, Southern Styria, West Styria and Vienna. Since the introduction of the first DAC wine, those responsible for viticulture in all specific wine-growing regions have been working on profiling them with terroir wines typical of their origin. As a first step, focus varieties and regionally typical wine styles are defined. If the viticulture managers of an area come to the conclusion that its focus is clear and that one or more varieties should be representative of the area, the Regional Wine Committee can, via the National Wine Committee, submit the DAC status of an area with one or more DAC wines of typical origin to the Ministry of Agriculture request. So far, 15 DAC wine-growing regions have been raised to the status of law by ordinance. In the areas concerned, wines typical of their origin may be labeled with the name of the area and the addition "DAC". All other quality wines bear the name of the federal state in which the DAC area is located as a designation of origin (e.g. "Lower Austria" instead of "Weinviertel"). Thus, on the one hand, every winemaker is left plenty of room for innovation, but on the other hand, some regionally typical wines of origin are propagated as archetypes of Austrian wine styles.

Austrian DAC areas

So far, the following 15 DAC areas have been defined in Austria by ministry ordinance (chronological order after their introduction):

  • Weinviertel DAC (from 2002 vintage, reserve: from 2009 vintage)
  • Mittelburgenland DAC (born 2005 or later)
  • Traisental DAC (born 2006 or later)
  • Kremstal DAC (born 2007 or later)
  • Kamptal DAC (from year 2008)
  • Leithaberg DAC (white: born in 2009 or later, red: born in 2008 or later)
  • Eisenberg DAC (from year 2009, reserve: from year 2008)
  • Neusiedlersee DAC (classic: from year 2011, reserve: from year 2010)
  • Vienna Mixed Set DAC (born 2013 or later)
  • Rosalia DAC (born 2017 or later)
  • Vulkanland Steiermark DAC (born 2018 or later)
  • Südsteiermark DAC (born 2018 or later)
  • Weststeiermark DAC (born 2018 or later)
  • Carnuntum DAC (born 2019 or later)
  • Wachau DAC (born in 2020 or later)

Those responsible for viticulture in these 15 areas have decided to use the name of the area only for one or a few wines that are particularly typical of the area and to label all other wines only under the name of the winery and the name of the respective federal state.

Weinviertel DAC

Wine landscape near Falkenstein in the Weinviertel

Weinviertel DAC was introduced as the first DAC area with the 2002 wine vintage. Weinviertel DAC is the name for quality wines typical of their origin from the Weinviertel wine-growing region. The wines labeled in this way must be made from the quality grape variety Grüner Veltliner , the grapes for this must only be harvested in the Weinviertel wine-growing region. The wines are allowed to come onto the market in the “Weinviertel DAC” and “Weinviertel DAC Reserve” categories.

Wines: Weinviertel DAC

Wines in this category are light to green-yellow in color and have a typical bouquet in terms of smell. The taste is by definition fruity and spicy-peppery and must not have a wood or botrytis note. A Weinviertel DAC is a dry Grüner Veltliner, the content of unfermented sugar may not exceed 6 g / l. The alcohol content of Weinviertel DAC wines is between 12 and 13% vol. Weinviertel DAC wines may not be sold to consumers before March 1st of the year following the harvest.

Wines: Weinviertel DAC Reserve

Weinviertel DAC Reserve wines are premium class Grüner Veltliners . As with Weinviertel DAC wines, the same applies to Weinviertel DAC Reserve wines that they must have the unique regional flavor profile of a Grüner Veltliner from the Weinviertel. In addition, Weinviertel DAC Reserve wines must have the following characteristics: dry, dense wine structure, long finish and strong style. A delicate botrytis and wood tone is permissible. The alcohol content is at least 13% vol. An application to obtain the state test number for wines with the sales designation "Weinviertel DAC Reserve" must not be submitted before March 15 of the year following the harvest. Weinviertel DAC Reserve wines have been available since the 2009 vintage.

Mittelburgenland DAC

Wine landscape near Horitschon in Central Burgenland

The designation of origin "Mittelburgenland DAC" has existed since the 2005 vintage. Mittelburgenland DAC is the name for quality wines typical of their origin from the Mittelburgenland wine-growing region, where the Blaufränkisch is the dominant variety. The wines designated in this way must be made from the quality Blaufränkisch grape variety , the grapes of which were harvested exclusively in the Mittelburgenland wine-growing region (political district Oberpullendorf ). The malic acid content must not exceed 0.5 g / l and the unfermented sugar content must not exceed 2.5 g / l. The wines come in the categories "Mittelburgenland DAC", "Mittelburgenland DAC" with vineyard designation and "Mittelburgenland DAC Reserve". “Mittelburgenland DAC”, whose taste and characteristics are defined as “typical of the variety, fruity, spicy and strong”, can be placed on the market in three categories.

Wines: Mittelburgenland DAC (with any indication of the additional designation "Classic")

In this category, the wines are matured in traditional large oak barrels (the wines may not have any or barely noticeable wood tone) or in steel tanks. The alcohol content is at least 12.5% ​​vol. and a maximum of 13% vol. The wines in this category may not be given to consumers before August 1st of the year following the harvest.

Wines: Mittelburgenland DAC with indication of a vineyard

In this category, the wines are matured in traditional large oak barrels or in used barriques (the wines have no or at most a light wood tone). The alcohol content is at least 13% vol. and a maximum of 13.5% vol. The wines in this category may not be sold to consumers before October 1st of the year following the harvest.

Wines: Mittelburgenland DAC Reserve

In this category, the wines are matured in traditional large oak barrels or in barriques (whereby the wines by definition have a noticeable to dominant wood tone). The alcohol content is at least 13% vol. The wines in this category may not be given to consumers before March 1st of the year following the harvest.

Traisental DAC

Wine landscape near Inzersdorf ob der Traisen in the Traisental

The designation of origin "Traisental DAC" has existed since the 2006 vintage. Traisental DAC is the name for quality wines typical of their origin from the Traisental wine region, where the Grüner Veltliner and Riesling are the dominant varieties. The wines labeled in this way must be made from the quality grape variety Grüner Veltliner or Riesling, the grapes of which were harvested exclusively from the Traisental wine-growing region. They are marketed in the categories "Traisental DAC", "Traisental DAC" with location information, "Traisental DAC" with vineyard name or "Traisental DAC Reserve".

Wines: Traisental DAC (regional wine)

Wines in this category have the following regional characteristics: no botrytis dominance, balanced and the density of the typicality of the specified vintage. The alcohol content is at least 11.5% vol. The content of unfermented sugar has to correspond to the designation "dry".

Wines: Traisental DAC with location information (local wine)

Wines in this category have the following regional characteristics: no botrytis dominance, balanced and the density of the typicality of the specified vintage. The alcohol content is at least 12% vol.

Wines: Traisental DAC with location and name of the vineyard (vineyard wine)

Wines in this category have the following regional characteristics: no botrytis dominance, balanced and the density of the typicality of the specified vintage. The alcohol content is at least 12.5% ​​vol.

Wines: Traisental DAC Reserve

Wines in this category have the following characteristics: strong style, pronounced regional character, dense and long in the finish; a delicate botrytis or wood tone is permissible. The alcohol content is at least 13% vol.

Kremstal DAC

Wine landscape in front of the Senftenberg castle ruins in the Kremstal

The designation of origin "Kremstal DAC" has existed since the 2007 vintage. Kremstal DAC is the name for quality wines typical of their origin from the Kremstal wine-growing region, where the Grüner Veltliner and Riesling are the leading varieties. The wines labeled in this way must be made from the quality grape variety Grüner Veltliner or Riesling, the grapes of which were harvested in the Kremstal wine-growing region. They come onto the market as "Kremstal DAC", "Kremstal DAC" with location information, "Kremstal DAC" with vineyard name or "Kremstal DAC Reserve".

Wines: Kremstal DAC (regional wine)

Wines in this category have the following regional characteristics: no botrytis dominance, balanced and the density of the typicality of the specified vintage. The alcohol content is at least 12% vol.

Wines: Kremstal DAC with location information (local wine)

Wines in this category have the following regional characteristics: no botrytis dominance, balanced and the density of the typicality of the specified vintage. The alcohol content is at least 12% vol.

Wines: Kremstal DAC with location and name of the vineyard (Riedenwein)

Wines in this category have the following regional characteristics: no botrytis dominance, balanced and the density of the typicality of the specified vintage. The alcohol content is at least 12.5% ​​vol.

Wines: Kremstal DAC Reserve

Wines in this category have the following characteristics: strong style, pronounced regional character, dense and long in the finish; a delicate botrytis and wood tone is allowed. The alcohol content is at least 13% vol.

Kamptal DAC

The Heiligenstein is one of the most important vineyards in the Kamptal

The designation of origin "Kamptal DAC" has existed since the 2008 vintage. Kamptal DAC is the name for quality wines typical of their origin from the Kamptal wine-growing region, where the Grüner Veltliner and Riesling are the leading varieties. The wines labeled in this way must be made from the quality grape variety Grüner Veltliner or Riesling, the grapes of which were exclusively harvested in the Kamptal wine-growing region. They are marketed in the categories "Kamptal DAC", "Kamptal DAC" with location information, "Kamptal DAC" with vineyard name or "Kamptal DAC Reserve".

Wines: Kamptal DAC (regional wine)

Wines in this category have the following regional characteristics: no botrytis dominance, balanced and the density of the typicality of the specified vintage. The alcohol content is at least 11.5% vol.

Wines: Kamptal DAC with location information (local wine)

Wines in this category have the following regional characteristics: no botrytis dominance, balanced and the density of the typicality of the specified vintage. The alcohol content is at least 12% vol.

Wines: Kamptal DAC with location and name of the vineyard (vineyard wine)

Wines in this category have the following regional characteristics: no botrytis dominance, balanced and the density of the typicality of the specified vintage. The alcohol content is at least 12.5% ​​vol.

Wines: Kamptal DAC Reserve

Wines in this category have the following characteristics: strong style, pronounced regional character, dense and long in the finish; a delicate botrytis and wood tone is allowed. The alcohol content is at least 13% vol.

Leithaberg DAC

Ried Streifling on the Leithagebirge near Purbach

Since September 1, 2010, quality wines typical of their origin from the Leithaberg wine-growing region (political district Eisenstadt Umgebung , Freistadt Eisenstadt and political communities Jois and Winden ) have been marketed under the name "Leithaberg DAC". The introduction of "Leithaberg DAC Red" for the 2008 vintage was followed by the introduction of "Leithaberg DAC White" for the 2009 vintage.

Because of the variety of varieties available in the area, a corresponding number of varieties has been approved for Leithaberg DAC. The wines must have been made exclusively from grapes that were harvested in the Leithaberg wine-growing region. The alcohol content must be at least 12.5% ​​vol. be. The content of unfermented sugar must correspond to the designation "dry". By definition, the wines have the following characteristics: The taste is typical of the region, close-knit, spicy, elegant and mineral, no wood tone, if any, should be noticeable. In terms of smell, they must have a bouquet typical of the region, they should also be fruity, spicy and fresh, with a subordinate primary fruit at the same time.

Wines: Leithaberg DAC red

The malic acid content of Leithaberg DAC red wine must not exceed 0.5 g / l. The unfermented sugar content of red Leithaberg DAC must be less than 2.5 g / l. It always consists of the Blaufränkisch variety (a blending harmless to the designation - that is, a proportion of another variety of 15% - is to be tolerated if the blending partners are St. Laurent , Zweigelt or Pinot Noir ). Leithaberg DAC red must be matured in wooden barrels. The submission to obtain the state inspection number may be made from May 1st of the second year following the harvest.

Wines: Leithaberg DAC White

Leithaberg DAC white wines must be made from the quality wine grape varieties Pinot Blanc ( Pinot Blanc ), Chardonnay , Neuburger , Grüner Veltliner or a blend of these grape varieties. Weißer Leithaberg DAC may be submitted from May 1st of the year following the harvest to obtain the state test number. Weißer Leithaberg DAC only comes onto the market after storage for one year.

Eisenberg DAC

The Gaas vineyard with typical cellar heels in Eberau in the Eisenberg DAC wine-growing region

The designation of origin "Eisenberg DAC" has existed for reserve wines since the 2008 vintage and for classic wines since the 2009 vintage. Eisenberg DAC is the name for quality wines from the Eisenberg wine-growing region (political districts Oberwart , Güssing and Jennersdorf ). Here the Blaufränkisch is the leading variety. The wines labeled in this way must be made from the quality Blaufränkisch grape variety, the grapes of which were exclusively harvested in the Eisenberg wine-growing region. Any blending with any other grape variety is not permitted.

Wines: Eisenberg DAC

Wines in this category have the following regional characteristics: the taste is typical of the variety, fruity, mineral-spicy, the smell is typical, refreshing bouquet of varieties, the color is a muted, strong red. The wines are aged with no or hardly noticeable wood tone. The alcohol content must be at least 12% vol. and the content of unfermented sugar is a maximum of 4 g / l. The wines may not be given to consumers before September 1st of the year following the harvest.

Wines: Eisenberg DAC Reserve

Wines in this category have the following regional characteristics: in taste typical for the variety, fruity, mineral-spicy, strong, with potential. The wines are matured in traditional large wooden barrels or in barriques. The alcohol content must be at least 13% vol. and the content of unfermented sugar is a maximum of 4 g / l. The wines may not be given to consumers before March 1st of the second year following the harvest.

Neusiedlersee DAC

The Neusiedler See seen from the north with the surrounding cultural landscape

The designation of origin "Neusiedlersee DAC" has existed since the 2011 vintage. Neusiedlersee DAC is the name for quality wines typical of their origin from the Neusiedlersee wine region, where the Zweigelt is the main and leading variety. The wines must have been made exclusively from grapes that were harvested in the Neusiedlersee wine-growing region. The political district of Neusiedl am See, with the exception of the municipalities of Winden and Jois, forms the Neusiedlersee wine-growing region.

Wines: Neusiedlersee DAC

Wines in this category are made from Zweigelt (a blending of 15%, which is not harmful to the designation, is to be tolerated) and have the following regional characteristics: in taste typical of the variety, fruity and spicy, in smell they must have the typical bouquet of varieties, the color is a muted, strong red The wines are matured "classically" in large wooden barrels or in steel tanks. The alcohol content must be at least 12% vol. and the content of unfermented sugar is a maximum of 4 g / l. The application to obtain the state inspection number can be submitted from February 1st of the year following the harvest.

Wines: Neusiedlersee DAC Reserve

Neusiedlersee DAC Reserve wines are multi-layered, strong Zweigelt or Zweigelt-dominated cuvées with a clear spectrum of aromas from black cherries to blackberries to elderberries (the wines must have at least 60% Zweigelt, the blending may only be made with autochthonous grape varieties as cuvée partners ). Wines in this category have the following regional characteristics: the taste is typical of the variety, fruity, spicy and strong, the smell must have the typical bouquet of varieties, the color is a muted strong red. The wines are matured in traditional large wooden barrels or in barriques. The alcohol content must be at least 13% vol. be. The unfermented sugar content must not exceed 4 g / l. The application for obtaining the state inspection number can be submitted from February 1st of the second year following the harvest.

Viennese mixed set DAC

Ried Obere Schos on the Nussberg with a view of the Danube

The designation of origin "Viennese Mixed Set DAC" has existed since the 2013 vintage. Wiener Mixed Set DAC is the name for quality wines typical of their origin from the Vienna wine-growing region . These are always white wines. The wines labeled in this way must come from Viennese vineyards that must be planted with at least three grape varieties that are harvested and processed together. The largest proportion of varieties does not have to be higher than 50%, the third largest proportion of varieties has to include at least 10%. The vineyards must be entered in the cadastre of the Vienna vineyard register as a Viennese mixed rate. Wiener Mischter Satz DAC comes onto the market in two categories: with or without a vineyard name.

Wines: Viennese mixed set DAC without a more detailed designation of origin as "Vienna" (without a vineyard designation)

Wines in this category do not have a strongly perceptible wood tone and must correspond to the taste specification "dry". The maximum alcohol content is 12.5% ​​vol. The sale takes place from December 1st of the harvest year.

Wines: Viennese mixed set DAC with a more detailed designation of origin as "Vienna" (with the name of a large area, district or vineyard)

The alcohol content is at least 12.5% ​​vol. The wine does not have to conform to the “dry” taste specification. The sale takes place from March 1st of the year following the harvest.

Rosalia DAC

The Forchtenstein is the most prominent landmark in Rosaliengebirge to which the term "Rosalia DAC" refers

The designation of origin "Rosalia DAC" has existed since the 2017 vintage. Rosalia DAC is the name for quality wines typical of their origin from the Rosalia wine-growing region (political district Mattersburg ). The grapes for the wines labeled in this way must have been made exclusively from grapes that were harvested in the Rosalia wine-growing region. The wine can be placed on the market under one of the three categories “Rosalia DAC”, “Rosalia DAC Reserve” and “Rosalia DAC Rosé”.

Wines: Rosalia DAC

Wines in this category must have been made from the quality Blaufränkisch or Zweigelt grapes . They have the following regional characteristics: the taste is rich in finesse, fruity, spicy and aromatic, the smell must be multi-layered and have the regional bouquet, the color is a strong dark red. The wines are aged in wooden barrels or in steel tanks. The alcohol content must be at least 12% vol. and the content of unfermented sugar is a maximum of 4 g / l. Specifying a vineyard name is not permitted. The application for obtaining the state test number can be submitted from January 1st of the year following the harvest.

Wines: Rosalia DAC Reserve

Wines in this category must have been made from the quality Blaufränkisch or Zweigelt grapes . They have the following regional characteristics: the taste is rich in finesse, fruity, spicy and aromatic, the smell must be multi-layered and have the regional bouquet, the color is a strong dark red. The wines are aged in wooden barrels or in steel tanks. The alcohol content must be at least 13% vol. and the content of unfermented sugar may be 4 g / l. For wines in this category, the indication of a vineyard name is permitted.

Wines: Rosalia DAC Rosé

Wines in this category must have been made from one or more red quality wine grape varieties, although it is not permitted to indicate a grape variety on the label. They have the following regional characteristics: in the taste fresh, fruity and spicy, in the smell they must have a bouquet of red berries. The content of unfermented sugar has to correspond to the designation "dry". There are no lower or upper limits for the alcohol content. The wines are matured in wooden barrels or in steel tanks. The specification of a vineyard name is permitted.

Vulkanland Steiermark DAC

Weinrieden near Klöch in the Styrian volcanic region

The designation of origin "Vulkanland Steiermark DAC" has existed since the 2018 vintage with the levels of regional wine, local wine and vineyard wine. Vulkanland Steiermark DAC is the name for quality wines typical of their origin from the Vulkanland Steiermark wine-growing region. The following varieties may be used the diversity of the region accordingly: Riesling , Pinot Blanc , Morillon , Pinot Gris , Riesling , Muscat , Sauvignon Blanc , Traminer and blends thereof. At the regional wine level, the wide range of varieties is retained, with the focus on locally predominant leading varieties at the local and vineyard level. The wine-growing area for Vulkanland Steiermark DAC corresponds to the political districts of Southeast Styria , Hartberg / Fürstenfeld , Weiz , and the communities of the Leibnitz district on the left of the Mur.

Wines: Vulkanland Steiermark DAC (regional wines)

Wines in this category may only be made from hand-picked grapes of the Welschriesling, Pinot Blanc, Morillon, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Yellow Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc, Traminer and blends of them. The unfermented sugar content must not exceed 4 g / l; Riesling and Traminer must correspond to the designation "dry". The wines cannot be sold before March 1st of the year following the harvest; This does not include wines made from the Welschriesling grape variety.

Wines: Vulkanland Steiermark DAC with location information (local wine)

The wines have to come from the cross-local wine-growing communities of Klöch, Straden, St. Peter, Tieschen, St. Anna, Kapfenstein, Riegersburg or Eastern Styria. The wines must have been made exclusively from hand-picked grapes. Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Blanc are the leading varieties for Eastern Styria, for Riegersburg, Kapfenstein, St. Anna and St. Peter. Sauvignon Blancs and Burgundy cuvées are permitted as local wines in Tieschen. The leading varieties for Klöch are Sauvignon Blanc and Traminer . The unfermented sugar content must not exceed 4 g / l; Riesling and Traminer must correspond to the designation "dry". Klöcher Traminer may also correspond to the designation "semi-dry". “Vulkanland Steiermark DAC” with the location Klöch and made from the Traminer grape variety may also be marketed as a quality wine; in this case there is no limit to the amount of unfermented sugar. The earliest possible sales date is May 1st of the year following the harvest.

Wines: Vulkanland Steiermark DAC with vineyard designation (Riedenwein)

Wines in this category are allowed only from hand-picked grapes of the Riesling , Pinot Blanc , Morillon , Pinot Gris , Riesling , Muscat , Sauvignon Blanc , Traminer have been preparing it and blends. The wine must come from a vineyard registered in the viticulture cadastre (with details of the corresponding area basis for the respective grape variety). A blending of a maximum of 15% with Vulkanland Steiermark DAC from neighboring communities is permitted. The unfermented sugar content must not exceed 4 g / l; Riesling, Gelber Muskateller and Traminer must correspond to the designation "dry". The earliest possible sales date is May 1st of the year following the harvest.

Südsteiermark DAC

Wine landscape with Klapotetz in the Sausal in southern Styria

The designation of origin "Vulkanland Steiermark DAC" has existed since the 2018 vintage. Südsteiermark DAC is the designation for quality wines typical of their origin with an origin profile from the southern Styria wine region. According to the diversity of the area, the following grape varieties may be used: Welschriesling, Pinot Blanc, Morillon, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Yellow Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc, Traminer and cuvées made from them. At the regional wine level, the wide range of varieties is retained, with the focus on locally predominant leading varieties at the local and vineyard level. The wine-growing area for Südsteiermark DAC corresponds to the political district of Leibnitz without the municipal areas to the left of the Mur.

Wines: Südsteiermark DAC (regional wines)

Wines in this category must have been made exclusively from hand-picked grapes that were harvested in the southern Styria wine-growing region. Only the following varieties are used: Riesling , Pinot Blanc , Morillon , Pinot Gris , Riesling , Muscat , Sauvignon Blanc , Traminer and blends thereof. The unfermented sugar content must not exceed 4 g / l; Riesling and Traminer must correspond to the designation "dry". The wines cannot be sold before March 1st of the year following the harvest; This does not include wines made from the Welschriesling grape variety.

Wines: Südsteiermark DAC with location information (local wine)

The wines must come from the cross-town wine-growing communities of Kitzeck-Sausal, Eichberg, Leutschach, Gamlitz or Ehrenhausen. The wines must have been made exclusively from hand-picked grapes. The leading varieties for Eichberg, Leutschach and Gamlitz are Sauvignon Blanc and Gelber Muskateller, respectively. Kitzeck-Sausal relies on Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling. Sauvignon Blanc and Morillon are the leading varieties for Ehrenhausen. The unfermented sugar content must not exceed 4 g / l; Riesling and Traminer must correspond to the designation "dry". The earliest possible sales date is May 1st of the year following the harvest.

Wines: Südsteiermark DAC with vineyard designation (Riedenwein)

Wines in this category may only be made from hand-picked grapes of the Welschriesling, Pinot Blanc, Morillon, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Yellow Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc, Traminer and blends of them. The unfermented sugar content must not exceed 4 g / l; Riesling, Gelber Muskateller and Traminer must correspond to the designation "dry". The earliest possible sales date is May 1st of the year following the harvest.

West Styria DAC

Weinrieden near Greisdorf in western Styria

The designation of origin "Weststeiermark DAC" has existed since the 2018 vintage. Weststeiermark DAC is the name for quality wines typical of their origin with an origin profile from the western Styria wine-growing region. According to the diversity of the area, the following grape varieties may be used: Blauer Wildbacher (as Schilcher ), Welschriesling , Pinot Blanc , Morillon , Pinot Gris , Riesling , Yellow Muscat , Sauvignon Blanc , Traminer and cuvées made from them. At the regional wine level, the wide range of varieties is retained, with the focus on locally predominant leading varieties at the local and vineyard level. The wine-growing region for West Styria DAC corresponds to the political districts of Deutschlandsberg, Voitsberg, Graz and Graz-Umgebung.

Wines: Weststeiermark DAC (regional wines)

Wines in this category must have been made exclusively from hand-picked grapes that were harvested in the West Styrian wine-growing region. Only the following grape varieties may be used: Blauer Wildbacher (as Schilcher), Welschriesling, Weißburgunder, Morillon, Grauburgunder, Riesling, Gelber Muskateller, Sauvignon Blanc, Traminer and cuvées from them. The unfermented sugar content must not exceed 4 g / l; Riesling and Traminer must correspond to the designation "dry". For Weststeiermark DAC in the regional wine category with the traditional name “Schilcher”, this must be specified as “Schilcher Klassik”. The wines cannot be sold before March 1st of the year following the harvest; Excluded from this are Blauer Wildbacher, developed as Schilcher, and wines of the Welschriesling grape variety.

Wines: West Styria DAC with location information (local wine)

The wines have to come from the cross-local wine-growing communities Ligist, Stainz, Deutschlandsberg or Eibiswald. The leading varieties there are Blauer Wildbacher (as Schilcher) and Sauvignon Blanc. The wines must have been made exclusively from hand-picked grapes. The unfermented sugar content must not exceed 4 g / l; Riesling and Traminer must correspond to the designation "dry". Except for Schilcher, the earliest possible sales date is May 1st of the year following the harvest.

Wines: Weststeiermark DAC with vineyard designation (Riedenwein)

Wines in this category may only be made from hand-picked grapes of the varieties Blauer Wildbacher (as Schilcher), Welschriesling, Weißburgunder, Morillon, Grauburgunder, Riesling, Gelber Muskateller, Sauvignon Blanc, Traminer and cuvées from them. The unfermented sugar content must not exceed 4 g / l; Riesling, Gelber Muskateller and Traminer must correspond to the designation "dry". Except for Schilcher, the earliest possible sales date is May 1st of the year following the harvest.

Carnuntum DAC

Vineyards in front of the fortified church St. Ulrich in Höflein (Carnuntum)

The designation of origin "Carnuntum DAC" has existed since the 2019 vintage with the levels of regional wine, local wine and vineyard wine. Carnuntum DAC is the name for quality wines typical of their origin from the Carnuntum wine-growing region. Depending on the diversity of the area, both white and red grape varieties may be used: Chardonnay , Pinot Blanc and Grüner Veltliner or Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch . Cuvées must consist of at least two thirds of these grape varieties, the remaining third of Austrian quality wine grape varieties. The content of unfermented sugar must correspond to the designation "dry", red wines must have a minimum alcohol content of 12.0% vol. exhibit.

Wines: Carnuntum DAC (regional wines)

Wines of this category are produced and bottled in the Carnuntum wine-growing region. They may consist of the quality wine grape varieties Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Grüner Veltliner or Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch. Cuvées must consist of at least two thirds of these grape varieties, the remaining third of Austrian quality wine grape varieties. The content of unfermented sugar must correspond to the designation "dry", red wines must have a minimum alcohol content of 12.0% vol. exhibit.

Wines: Carnuntum DAC with location information (local wine)

Wines in this category must come from the cross-town communities of Göttlesbrunn, Hainburg, Höflein, Petronell-Carnuntum, Prellenkirchen or Stixneusiedl. They may consist of the quality wine grape varieties Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Grüner Veltliner or Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch. Cuvées must consist of at least two thirds of these grape varieties, the remaining third of Austrian quality wine grape varieties. The content of unfermented sugar must correspond to the designation "dry", red wines must have a minimum alcohol content of 12.0% vol. exhibit. The earliest possible date for submitting the test number is March 15th for white wine and November 1st for red wine of the year following the harvest.

Wines: Carnuntum DAC with vineyard designation (Riedenwein)

Wines in this category must come from a vineyard registered in the viticulture cadastre (with details of the corresponding area basis for the respective grape variety). They may consist of the quality wine grape varieties Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Grüner Veltliner or Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch. Cuvées must consist of at least two thirds of these grape varieties, the remaining third of Austrian quality wine grape varieties. The content of unfermented sugar must correspond to the designation "dry", red wines must have a minimum alcohol content of 12.0% vol. exhibit. The earliest possible date for submitting the test number is March 15th for white wine and November 1st for red wine of the year following the harvest.

Wachau DAC

Weißenkirchen with surrounding wine landscape (Wachau)

The designation of origin "Wachau DAC" has existed since the 2020 wine year with the levels of area wine, local wine and vineyard wine. Wachau DAC is the name for the quality wines typical of their origin from the Wachau wine-growing region. The region's system of origin allows the traditional variety of grape varieties (regional wine and local wine) and at the same time focuses on the two most important varieties of the region at the top of the pyramid of origin (RIedenwein): Grüner Veltliner and Riesling . All origin-protected Wachau DAC wines must be picked by hand. Production or bottling in the Wachau wine-growing region. The only exception: the processing of grapes from the Wachau is permitted in the adjacent wine-growing regions of Kremstal and Traisental under precisely defined conditions.

Wines: Wachau DAC (regional wine)

Wines in this category may the following 17 varieties exist: Grüner Veltliner , Riesling , Pinot Blanc , Pinot Gris , Chardonnay , Neuburger , Muscat , Sauvignon Blanc , Traminer , early Roter Veltliner , Muller-Thurgau , Muscat Ottonel , Roter Veltliner , mixed composition , Pinot Noir , St Laurent and Zweigelt . Blends are also possible.

Wines: Wachau DAC with location information (local wine)

Wines in this category must be from the municipalities of Loiben (for the area of ​​the cadastral communities Oberloiben and Unterloiben), Dürnstein, Weißenkirchen, Joching, Wösendorf, St. Michael, Spitz, Gut am Steg, Viessling, Elsarn, Mühldorf, Spitzer Graben (for the area of Großlage Spitzer Graben), Schwallenbach, Willendorf, Groisbach, Aggsbach, Arnsdorf (for the area of ​​the cadastral communities Oberarnsdorf and Mitterarnsdorf), Rührsdorf, Rossatz (for the area of ​​the cadastral communities Rührsdorf and Rossatz), Unterbergern, Mauternbach, Mautern or Baumgarten. The permitted grape varieties are limited to nine (single varietal): Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Neuburger, Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc or Traminer. In terms of taste, no or only a barely noticeable wood tone is allowed.

Wines: Wachau DAC with vineyard designation (Riedenwein)

Wines in this category may only be made from the leading varieties Riesling and Grüner Veltliner. 157 vineyards have been defined whose names may appear on the label of vineyard wine. No enrichment is allowed during vinification and the finished wines must have no or only a barely noticeable wood tone.

Wine-growing areas without DAC regulations

There are currently no DAC regulations for the Thermenregion and Wagram wine-growing areas or for the free town of Rust. There are also no DAC regulations for the wine-growing regions in the Bergland wine-growing region (Carinthia, Upper Austria, Salzburg, Tyrol and Vorarlberg) (as of May 2020).

See also

literature

  • Brockhaus wine. Grape varieties, tasting, viticulture, cellar technology, international growing areas. Edited by the lexicon editors of the FA Brockhaus publishing house, Mannheim / Leipzig 2005, ISBN 3-7653-0281-3 , pp. 143f.
  • Michael Moosbrugger: Origin in the Austrian wine law . In: Willi Klinger, Karl Vocelka (Hrsg.): Wine in Austria. The story . 2nd edition, Vienna 2020, ISBN 978-3-7106-0350-1 , pp. 86-101.

Web links

Single receipts

  1. ↑ The Brockhaus Wine. Grape varieties, tasting, viticulture, cellar technology, international growing areas. Edited by the lexicon editors of the FA Brockhaus publishing house, Mannheim / Leipzig 2005, ISBN 3-7653-0281-3 , p. 143.
  2. ↑ a b c DAC - Districtus Austriae Controllatus on oesterreichwein.at
  3. ^ Romanesque system on oesterreichwein.at
  4. ↑ The Brockhaus Wine. Grape varieties, tasting, viticulture, cellar technology, international growing areas. Edited by the lexicon editors of the FA Brockhaus publishing house, Mannheim / Leipzig 2005, ISBN 3-7653-0281-3 , pp. 143f.
  5. ^ Klaus Egle: The Austrian wine. The big manual . Pichler Verlag, Vienna / Graz / Klagenfurt 2007, ISBN 978-3-85431-403-5 , p. 49.
  6. ↑ Vinaria Weinguide 2018/19 , Edition LW Media, Krems 2018, ISBN 978-3-9504163-8-1 , p. 568.
  7. ↑ Strategy of origin marketing on oesterreichwein.at
  8. ↑ DAC areas on oesterreichwein.at
  9. ↑ DAC wine: What is it? on oesterreichwein.at
  10. ↑ a b c Legal information system of the federal government - DAC regulation "Weinviertel"
  11. ↑ Weinviertel DAC at www.weinviertel dac
  12. ^ Weinviertel The criteria for Weinviertel DAC Reserve at www.weinvierteldac.at
  13. ↑ a b c d Federal legal information system - DAC regulation "Mittelburgenland"
  14. ↑ Mittelburgenland DAC on blaufraenkischland.at
  15. ↑ a b c d e Federal legal information system - DAC regulation "Traisental"
  16. ↑ a b c d e Traisental DAC on oesterreichwein.at
  17. ↑ a b c d e Federal legal information system - DAC regulation "Kremstal"
  18. ↑ a b c d e Kremstal DAC on oesterreichwein.at
  19. ↑ a b c d e Federal legal information system - DAC regulation "Kamptal"
  20. ↑ a b c d e Kamptal DAC on oesterreichwein.at
  21. ↑ a b Leithaberg DAC on oesterreichwein.at
  22. ↑ Johann Werfring: Vinophiles quake Transleithania. In: Wiener Zeitung. August 21, 2015, supplement “Wiener Journal”, p. 22f.
  23. ↑ a b c Legal information system of the federal government - DAC regulation "Leithaberg"
  24. ↑ Draft on leithaberg.at
  25. ↑ a b c Legal information system of the federal government - DAC regulation "Eisenberg"
  26. ↑ a b c Eisenberg DAC on oesterreichwein.at
  27. ↑ a b c Legal information system of the federal government - DAC regulation "Neusiedlersee"
  28. ↑ a b c Neusiedlersee DAC on oesterreichwein.at
  29. ↑ a b c Legal information system of the federal government - DAC ordinance "Vienna mixed sentence"
  30. ↑ a b c Viennese mixed sentence DAC on oesterreichwein.at
  31. ↑ a b c d Federal legal information system - DAC regulation "Rosalia"
  32. ↑ a b c d Rosalia DAC on oesterreichwein.at
  33. ↑ a b c Wine- growing regions - Styria on oesterreichwein.at
  34. ↑ a b c d Federal legal information system - DAC regulation "Vulkanland Steiermark"
  35. ↑ a b c d Vulkanland Steiermark DAC on oesterreichwein.at
  36. ↑ a b c d Federal legal information system - DAC regulation "Südsteiermark"
  37. ↑ a b c d Südsteiermark DAC on oesterreichwein.at
  38. ↑ a b c d Federal legal information system - DAC regulation "Weststeiermark"
  39. ↑ a b c d Weststeiermark DAC on oesterreichwein.at
  40. ↑ a b c d RIS - DAC regulation “Carnuntum” - Federal law consolidated, version dated December 3, 2019. Retrieved December 3, 2019 .
  41. ↑ a b c d Carnuntum DAC on oesterreichwein.at. Retrieved December 3, 2019 .
  42. ↑ a b c d RIS - DAC regulation “Wachau” - Federal law consolidated, version of May 25, 2020. Retrieved May 25, 2020 .
  43. ↑ a b c d Wachau | Austria wine. Retrieved May 25, 2020 .
  44. ^ Wachau DAC - Vinea Wachau. Retrieved May 25, 2020 .
  45. ↑ Information on DAC at oesterreichwein.at