Kamptal has a rich history of wine production, possibly more than 4,000 years. After a period of glory during Roman times and later difficult times after the fall of the Empire, it was revived after Charlemagne promoted the expansion of vineyards in Europe.
The Kamptal region, named after the Kamp River, is one of Austria's thriving export wine regions due to its many high quality wines, despite its relatively small size. Located 55 kilometers northwest of Vienna in northern Austria, it holds a distinct position in the assortment of Austrian wines. Among all the vineyards in the Kamptal, Grüner Veltliner is the primary grape variety. Within Kamptal the Waldviertel region is seen as an area where high quality white wines are produced, especially the Grüner Veltliner and the distinctively Riesling.
In Kamptal, Langenlois is Austria's leading wine producing town. You can find renowned terraced vineyards on sun-drenched steep slopes next to the Kamp river River. These vineyards have a distinctive blend of clay, gravel, primary rock and volcanic elements. The local climate is influenced by the hot Pannonian Plain and the cooler conditions of the Waldviertel.
The Riesling wines of the Kamptal have a worldwide reputation. They're typically dry or off-dry, with mineral-driven aromatic flavors and nicely balanced acidity, reflecting the region's climate and soil. Similarly, the Grüner Veltliner wines produced in the Kamptal are widely revered for their exceptional quality and unique expression of this grape.
