Wachau

Country: 
Austria
Vineyard area (ha): 
1350
Riesling (ha): 
221
Riesling (%): 
16.0
Wineries: 
Very steep terraces are planted mostly to Grüner Veltliner and Riesling. The Wachau has its own categories for wines, called Steinfeder, Federspiel and Smaragd, used respectively for light, medium and full-bodied wines.