Glossary

Describes a wine without much body, one that is also lean and thin, yet in certain instances is perceived as being elegant.

The great white wines come from chalky soils of the Leithaberg DAC area. But also the Blaufränkisch growing throughout this area matures into fine terroir wines – like the red Leithaberg DAC.

Refers to designation of origin, that was introduced for powerful white wines from the 2009 vintage. Here the regional typicity is more relevant than the grape varieties, and chalk and shale soils dominate the Leithaberg DAC wines. The red wine (predominantly Blaufränkisch) also displays mineral and spicy characteristics.

The last taste impression of a wine, also called aftertaste or persistence.

A light wine with low alcohol.

Describes a thin and light-bodied wine with low alcohol and little extract.

Describes a light-bodied, refreshing and often spritzy wine with zesty acidity.

Tasting term used to describe the length of the wine.

In order to extract sufficient colour and phenolics from the skis of black grapes, there is usually a maceration of the must before proceeding to fermentation, which according to wine style, vintage and variety, can last from a few days to many weeks.