Feature
Between town and landscape
Around Krems, historic wine villages, Danube terraces and cooler side valleys meet in a compact but diverse region.
Region
Kremstal
Kremstal combines proximity to the Danube, loess, primary rock and lively Grüner Veltliner as well as elegant mineral Riesling.
At the meeting point with the Wachau, Kremstal wines show their own balance of fruit, freshness and structure. The region ranges from rocky sites around Krems and Stein to deep loess soils east of Krems and the Danube-facing slopes around Göttweig. Kremstal DAC is especially tied to Grüner Veltliner and Riesling with a clear sense of origin.
Context
What makes Kremstal recognisable in the glass
Kremstal is important for searches around Krems wine, Kremstal DAC, Grüner Veltliner Kremstal and Riesling Kremstal, and adds depth next to Wachau.
Orientation
Villages, varieties and key terms
Wine villages
KremsSteinSenftenbergRohrendorfGedersdorf
Leading varieties
Grüner VeltlinerRieslingPinot BlancZweigelt
Terms
Kremstal DACReservevillage winesingle-vineyard wine
Feature
Loess and primary rock
Loess, conglomerate and crystalline rock create wines that connect fruit, spice and structure.
Feature
Kremstal DAC
Grüner Veltliner and Riesling define the appellation, ranging from fresh classic styles to richer Reserve wines.