Site, Origin & Climate
Ried Dechant
The vineyard site
Ried Dechant
The southeast facing terraces of Langenloiser Dechant are quickly warmed by the gentle rays of the early morning sun.
Size
26.8 ha
Elevation
265 – 320 m
Grape varieties
Grüner Veltliner
Inclination
6 °
Orientation
SE
The soil
The Dechant vineyard site is comprised of calcareous loess-clay soil terraces on the south-east slope. On the higher terraces is the clay with ancient rock and gravel deposits. Usually strict selection is necessary in wet vintages in order to obtain first-class grapes.
0.012 – 0.65 million years
0.012 – 0.65 million years
0.012 – 0.65 million years