What is the most E of the Danubian regions?
Wagram.
Where is Wagram relative to Vienna?
To the West.
Is the region to the North or South of the Danube?
Both. Although most plantings are to the N.
Where are the majority of the plantings in Wagram? What is the aspect?
To the N of the river, away from the Danube. Along a 40m high ridge that was the edge of an ancient sea. They are S facing.
Name 2 well known producers in Wagram?
Bernhard Ott and Anton Bauer. Also Josef Fritz and Ecker-Eckhof.
What is Grossriedenthal known for?
Eiswein.
Where are the plantings S of the Danube mostly concentrated?
Around Klosterneuberg, S of Vienna.
When was the DAC est.? What wine styles are allowed?
- Lots of varieties allowed in Gebietswein level. More restrictive as quality level increases.
What are the grapes allowed for Ortswein in Wagram?
GV, Riesling, Roter Veltliner, Chardonnay, Weissburgunder, Grauburgunder, Zweigelt.
What grapes are allowed in Riedenwein in Wagram?
GV, Rielsing, Roter Veltliner. Dry whites only.
What soil is Klosterneuberg known for?
Flysch. Layered shale with sandstone.
What soils are the N plantings known for?
Deep loess above sea fossils
Describe the style of GV that Wagram is known for?
Spicy. Full-bodied. Creamy texture.
