Sense of Place: The Wachau

This small stretch of the Danube in Lower Austria is the gateway to the country's often wonderful white wines. Producing only 3% of the country's output, its extraordinary confluence of geology, climate and culture conspire to conjure memorable wines every bit as beautiful as its landscape.

This video aims to give a detailed overview of the region, looking at its key grape varieties and how they interact with the specific conditions of these vineyards. It also digs into some of the farming and labelling regulations set by local body Vinea Wachau and Austrian Wine’s DAC system.

This video could not have been put together without the kind collaboration of my friends at Domäne Wachau, who supplied much of the footage and who - notably Roman Horvath MW - have been hugely helpful guides on my own path to a deep appreciation of Austrian wine.