📍 Traisental

Traisental is a small wine district in Lower Austria, in the valley of the Traisen river, between Krems in the north and St. Pölten. There are very few vineyards here, less than a thousand hectares, so it is one of the smallest Austrian districts with a protected DAC name.

The soils are limestone and river gravel brought by the Traisen. The climate is shaped by warm Pannonian air from the east and coolness from the mountains. Because of this the grapes ripen slowly and keep their acidity.

The two main grapes are the whites Grüner Veltliner and Riesling. Veltliner gives fresh, peppery wines, and Riesling slim, mineral ones. The wines are often dry with bright acidity, so they suit fish and light dishes.

Traisental is part of Lower Austria and lies near Kremstal and Wagram. For anyone who likes Veltliner and Riesling, its wines can be a discovery. Fresh Veltliners and Rieslings suit fish, vegetables and dishes with herbs. The name Traisental on a label shows that the grapes grew in this very area, which makes it easy to look for similar wines.