The language of wine contains a wealth of meanings that are not all too familiar, particularly the technical interpretations. The glossary describes and offers an explanation to the most common terms.
Weststeiermark DAC
Definition:In 2018, a three-tier DAC system was implemented in the winegrowing region of Weststeiermark, featuring Gebietswein (regional wine), Ortswein (local or "villages" wine) and Riedenwein (single-vineyard wine). The varieties Blauer Wildbacher (as Schilcher), Welschriesling, Weißburgunder, Morillon, Grauburgunder, Riesling, Gelber Muskateller, Sauvignon Blanc and Traminer form the base with the varietal range narrowing on the Ortswein and Riedenwein level. Read more