Districtus Austriae Controllatus
Districtus Austria Controllatus (DAC ) is a denomination of origin for typical regional quality wines from Austria.
The term DAC is granted by regional committees wine to those wines that represent their region of origin in an unmistakable manner. In 2002, the origin was the introduction of the appellation system DAC ( Districtus Austria Controllatus ) of Austria's wine hierarchy for the first time put on the vine. The aim is to combine typical wines of a region under a common brand, thus creating larger quantities of wine with an assignable stylistics.
In the DAC wine regions and wines without DAC designation may be produced. So may not be used for the DAC approved grape varieties. However, it should not then be denoted by the geographical indication corresponding to the DAC, the wine. Instead, a parent region name may be used, for example, instead of Lower Austria wine district. This is for five of the seven currently furnished DAC important because they carry the same name as the historic wine region. Even for the newly adopted DAC Lake Neusiedl, it will be important, as no new wine region to be defined by a new name for him.
For the DAC and the DAC Leithaberg Eisenberg new wine regions are defined and introduced new names. The wines of the historic wine area Lake Neusiedl Neusiedl Hill Country and Southern Burgenland can therefore be as usual placed on the market.
All previous DAC located in the wine growing region Weinland Austria, which includes the growing areas of the provinces of Lower Austria and Burgenland. The four DAC in the province of Lower Austria ( Kamp, Krems Valley, Traisental and wine quarter ) each have their own committee. In Burgenland, it should remain at a committee ( the "Committee Burgenland " ), which is currently responsible for the DAC already Eisenberg, Leithaberg and Central Burgenland.
- 2.1 Leithaberg DAC
- 2.2 Eisenberg DAC
- 2.3 Neusiedl DAC
- 2.4 Wiener Mixed set
- 4.1 Single Documents
- 4.2 External links
Historic wine regions replaced DAC
Wine district DAC
Roman Pfaffl advocated that the wine district DAC DAC Austria was the first. The DAC Regulation " wine quarter 'occurred on 24 January 2003.
The wine district DAC is an area of typical Grüner Veltliner, which is recognized by its bright - green to yellow color and its peppery - spicy, delicately fruity taste. He must be dry with max. 6 g / l residual sugar may be expanded and have neither wood nor botrytis, unless it is brought by the words " reserve" on the market. The alcohol content must be at least 12 vol %, with a tolerance of / - 0.5 vol % zulässsig. For the " reserve" must be the alcohol content of at least 13 vol %.
A filling is in 1.0 and 2.0 liter bottles not allowed, the sale until 1 March following the harvest year. The wines must conform to statutory provisions relating to quality wines, and shall be in addition subjected to rigorous tasting, in which the required typical regional and varietal character, the so-called " peppery ", is called for.
A number of details are not permitted on the label including " quality wine ", "cabinet", " late harvest ", large-scale situations and " Specified region Lower Austria ".
Central Burgenland DAC
As of 30 August 2006, the DAC Regulation " means Burgenland " was adopted. When Central Burgenland DAC is a very typical, fruity, spicy Gamay can be expanded into 3 categories.
The lightest category is called Central Burgenland DAC or Central Burgenland DAC Classic. It is a varietal, fruity, spicy Gamay, which is aged in large oak barrels or stainless steel tanks. He owns a varietal bouquet and a maximum hardly noticeable wood tone. Its color is a strong, sober red and the alcohol content is between 12.5 % and 13 %. The sale must take place on 1 March at the earliest of the following the harvest year.
The middle class is also called Central Burgenland DAC, it must be supplemented by a name but Ried. The taste corresponds to the first category, but is stronger and can also have a light wood tone. He is aged in large oak barrels or used barrels. The delivery to the consumer no earlier than 1 September of the year following the year of harvest. This wine must have an alcohol content between 13% and 13.5%.
The strongest category is called Central Burgenland DAC Reserve. He must have a noticeable until dominant woody and are aged in oak barrels or large oak barrels. This wine must have at least 13% alcohol content. He may only take place on the 1st January of the second year following the year of harvest to the consumer.
All three categories, it is common that the residual sugar content must not exceed 2.5 g / l. The bouquet is reminiscent of cherries and blackberries, brings strong, spicy fruit on the palate.
The origin of the wine can be clearly assigned by analysis of the aroma and minerals of the wine. The Central Burgenland DAC this is particularly noticeable by its very high Resveratrolgehalte.
The first year of the Central Burgenland DAC 2005. For this year it is assumed that a total of about 800,000 bottles of from 42 wineries. The Gamay grape variety makes in Central Burgenland, the leading variety with 1,165 hectares and just over 55 % of the total area planted with vines of the vineyard.
Traisental DAC
Since autumn 2006, the wine-growing region Traisental can cause the DAC designation for the variety Grüner Veltliner and Riesling. The Traisental is 770 ha with the smallest wine-growing region in Lower Austria, which is also advertised independent only since 1995.
Kremstal DAC
By DAC - Regulation " Krems Valley " can use the title DAC from the 2007 harvest the Krems Valley in Lower Austria. The designation may result in wines of the grape Grüner Veltliner and Riesling. The alcohol content is 12.0 to 12.5 %. For powerful wines with an alcohol content over 13 %, the DAC Reserve designation is provided.
Kamp DAC
With the 2008 vintage the DAC system was introduced in the Kamp Valley. Open to the varieties Grüner Veltliner and Riesling. For wines category DAC Kamp, the alcohol content between 12% and 12.5 % may be allowed. A minimum alcohol content of 13.5 % will be required for the DAC stage Kamp reserve. In addition, reserve wines must have a distinct style, and a slight Botrys and wood tone is in contrast to the classical wines allowed.
New wine regions forming DAC
Leithaberg DAC
From the 2009 vintage wines from Eisenstadt and environment, Jois and winds on the lake under the name Leithaberg DAC may be sold. For the first time does not match any of those in a DAC Wine Law Wine-growing areas, but also includes parts of two of these areas, namely Lake Neusiedl Lake Neusiedl and Hill Country. As varieties Grüner Veltliner, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay and Neuburger and blends of these varieties are authorized for red Gamay and for white wines. The Leithaberg DAC is the first in which both red and white wines were admitted.
Eisenberg DAC
The eponymous region is the municipality German Protect -Eisenberg. In the smallest wine region Blaufränkischer are grown on 150 acres. The award Eisenberg DAC may be performed with the 2009 vintage.
Lake Neusiedl DAC
For the DAC Lake Neusiedl, which shall apply from end of February 2012, is the typical varietal Zweigelt. This variety is grown on 1,812 hectares. The alcohol content is at least 12%.
Vienna Mixed set
From the year 2013, the Mixed set of Viennese wine growers receive the quality seal if it complies with the regulations.