Schilcherland DAC

Schilcherland DAC is an official wine region in Austria. It is the tenth specific winegrowing region in the DAC,[1] and was formerly known as Weststeiermark.[2] Blauer Wildbacher, a red wine variety, is used to make a rosé wine called Schilcher.[3] Schilcherland DAC Klassik must be vinified dry, and must have a minimum alcohol content of 11% and a maximum alcohol content of 12%. Schilcherland DAC Klassik may have a maximum of 3 g/l residual sugar; Schilcherland DAC with indication of single vineyard/cru site is allowed up to 4 g/l residual sugar.[4]

References
  1. Schilcherland DAC austrianwineusa.com 2017/10/23
  2. Rebirth in Austria: The Schilcherland DAC! winewitandwisdomswe.com October 16, 2017
  3. Austria has a New Wine-Growing Region SOMM Journal
  4. Schilcherland DAC austrianwine.com
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