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Finest white wines: The best from the Wachau DAC Cup 2024

Peter Moser, 23.04.2024

The 2023 vintage in the Wachau produced excellent white wines with fine, pronounced fruit and lively acidity. Grüner Veltliner and Riesling are already extremely harmonious and accessible in the lighter range. No fewer than 180 young wines were evaluated.

Hand-picking is obligatory for all Wachau DAC categories. 17 varieties may be used for regional wines, nine varieties and 22 sites are eligible for local wines, but only Grüner Veltliner and Riesling may be bottled as Wachau DAC with a Ried designation. A total of 157 vineyard sites are defined in the Wachau.

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Finest white wines: The best from the Wachau DAC Cup 2024