In recent years, the Krems Valley has increasingly emerged from the shadow of the neighbouring Wachau. In the meantime, word has also spread outside of Austria that the wines of Krems are not inferior to those of the famous neighbouring region. It is not only the nationally known winegrowers who deserve attention. Even the less familiar names often have excellent wines to offer, which are also frequently available at very reasonable prices. The difficult 2014 vintage in particular made it clear how well the "second tier" is now positioned.
As almost everywhere in Lower Austria, Grüner Veltliner plays by far the most important role here. Slightly more than half of the entire cultivated area is planted with it. The great differences in location and soil - from primary rock weathering in the west and north to pure loess in the east, in between conglomerate and transitional soils and, especially near the Danube and in the south, gravel, loam and lime - with their differentiated microclimates, but also completely different farming philosophies make for an astonishing variety of wine styles; so you won't get bored in the Kremstal even if you only stick to Veltliner.