The 18 DAC in Austria

Austria has a total of 18 Districtus Austriae Controllatus (DAC), which are wine regions within the country that have been officially recognised for their high-quality wine production. The DAC system was established in the 1990s to promote the best wine regions of Austria.

What are the 18 DAC in Austria?

Here is a list of the 18 Districtus Austriae Controllatus (DAC) in Austria:

1. Weinviertel DAC (2003)
2. Mittelburgenland DAC (2006)
3. Traisental DAC (2006)
4. Kremstal DAC (2007)
5. Kamptal DAC (2008)
6. Leithaberg DAC (2009)
7. Eisenberg DAC (2010)
8. Neusiedlersee DAC (2012)
9. Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC (2013)
10. Vulkanland Steiermark DAC (2018)
11. Weststeiermark DAC (2018)
12. Sudsteiermark DAC (2018)
13. Rosalia DAC (2018)
14. Carnuntum DAC (2019)
15. Ruster Ausbruch DAC (2020)
16. Wachau DAC (2020)
17. Wagram DAC (2022)
18. Thermenregion (2023)

Each DAC has its own set of regulations and standards, which govern things like grape varieties, yields, and wine styles, with the aim of ensuring consistent quality and promoting the unique character of each region.