Austrian wine
We represent, in some cases exclusively, two wineries from Wagram in Lower Austria.
The Wagram wine region in Lower Austria is a protected designation of origin (Wagram DAC), which is known above all for its rich loess soils and characterful white wines.
It is considered one of the most dynamic and traditional wine-growing regions in Austria.
The special character of wines from the Wagram wine region in Lower Austria can be attributed to a unique combination of powerful Ice Age soils, a rare traditional grape variety and a protected system of origin.
Here are the four most important pillars that make Wagram wines so distinctive:
1. Loess soil as a guarantee of flavor
The most important factor for the character of the wines is the loess soil.
Soil structure: It consists of fine, calcareous rock dust that was blown in during the last ice age and piles up to 15 meters thick on the Wagram.
Effect on the wine: Loess soil is excellent at storing water and minerals. The vines do not require artificial irrigation and develop extremely deep roots. This gives the white wines a distinctive, creamy texture, a full body, and a fine, profound spiciness.
2. The home of Roter Veltliner
The Wagram region is considered the epicenter of Roter Veltliner wine worldwide.
The grape variety: Despite its name, it is a white wine variety with reddish berries. It is an autochthonous (original) rarity, cultivated almost exclusively here.
The flavor profile: This grape variety is considered a demanding "diva" in the vineyard. When winemakers strictly reduce yields, they produce highly elegant, extract-rich, and exceptionally age-worthy white wines with aromas of ripe oranges, nuts, and subtle spices.
3. Powerful Grüner Veltliner
Grüner Veltliner occupies more than half of the region's vineyard area. While it is often very crisp and light in other regions, in the Wagram region, the loess soil gives it a significantly more powerful, substantial, and dense character. It combines the typical peppery spice ("Pfefferl") with ripe fruit aromas and a robust body.
4. The Wagram DAC system
Since the 2021 vintage, the region has held the protected designation of origin Wagram DAC.
Strict rules: All DAC wines must be dry and must not have a dominant oak flavor.
The origin pyramid: A distinction is made between easily accessible regional wines, characterful village wines, and single-vineyard wines (from individual vineyard sites) specific to their origin. Only the three top regional grape varieties are permitted for the highest level (single-vineyard wine): Grüner Veltliner, Roter Veltliner, and Riesling.
The range is complemented by excellent Burgundy varieties, elegant Rieslings and full-bodied red wines (especially Zweigelt and Pinot Noir) from the more southerly locations around the Tullnerfeld and Klosterneuburg.