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Weinviertel DAC

Weinviertel DAC is Austria's largest wine subregion located in the northeastern part of Niederösterreich (Lower Austria), characterized by its loess soils, warm Pannonian climate influences, and rolling hills. The subregion is primarily known for its crisp, peppery Grüner Veltliner wines, which must meet strict quality standards to receive the DAC (Districtus Austriae Controllatus) designation. Weinviertel became Austria's first DAC in 2003, establishing itself as a benchmark for distinctive, terroir-driven Grüner Veltliner with its characteristic 'pfefferl' (peppery) notes.

Region
Niederösterreich
Wines
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Wines from Weinviertel DAC

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Pratsch Gruner Veltliner

Weingut Pratsch

White

The Pratsch family has been farming organically since the 1990s – long before it was fashionable – and their commitment to sustainable viticulture shines through in this textbook Grüner Veltliner. This is Austria's signature white grape at its most approachable and food-friendly. If you've never experienced Grüner Veltliner before, you're in for a treat. It occupies a perfect middle ground between the citrusy zip of Sauvignon Blanc and the textural weight of Pinot Grigio, with a distinctive peppery note that's entirely its own. Pratsch's organic farming practices and careful winemaking result in a wine that's both refreshingly crisp and subtly complex. It's the kind of versatile white that sommeliers love for its food-pairing prowess – there's a reason it's a staple on restaurant wine lists everywhere.