Alongside grapes, apricots are THE signature fruit of the Wachau region. Here – between the Pannonian Basin, the Waldviertel and the Danube – there is a microclimate that is ideal for apricots. Sunny, warm days, cool nights and special soils provide a unique interplay of flavours. Sweet and with a delicate fruit acidity, apricots can be used in many different ways in the kitchen.
With the EU logo “Protected Designation of Origin” and the trademark “Original Wachauer Marille”, 220 Wachau apricot farmers guarantee consumers the authenticity of origin and the unique aroma and taste quality of Wachau apricots PDO.
The fully ripe fruits are harvested by hand using the Wachau apricot basket, the traditional picking basket for apricots.
