📍 Haspengouw
The fruit-growing area of Limburg.
Haspengouw is a wine zone in eastern Belgium, in the province of Limburg in Flanders, on a rolling plain south of Hasselt. It is part of Flanders. The land is known as “Belgium's fruit orchard”: there are many apple, pear and cherry trees, and vineyards share space with orchards.
The climate is mild and oceanic, with cool summers and mild winters. Soils are loess and clay, and the hills give good sunlight. Winegrowing in Belgium has grown noticeably in recent decades.
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are grown and made into still and sparkling wines. The cool climate gives fresh wines with high acidity, and sparkling wines are regarded as the area's strength. White, red and rosé wines are also made.
Volumes are small and wines are mostly sold locally, but Haspengouw estates welcome visitors, making the area pleasant for a short trip. The borders with the Netherlands and Wallonia run close by, where new vineyards are appearing too. Haspengouw sparkling wine is served as an aperitif, and Chardonnay with fish, shellfish and soft cheeses. The area is especially pretty when the fruit trees bloom in April, and after the harvest fruit and wine festivals take place. It is a pleasant destination for a day trip from Brussels or Liège.
How it connects to Wine
📍 Haspengouw ← grows in ← 🍇 Pinot Noir → kind of → 🍇 Grape varieties → kind of → 🍷 Wine
Links
- Part of
- 📍 Flanders
- Grapes
- 🍇 Chardonnay, 🍇 Pinot Noir
- Wines
- 🍷 White wine, 🍷 Red wine, 🍷 Rosé
- Related to
- 🍷 Still wine, 🍷 Sparkling wine
Frequently asked questions
Where is Haspengouw?
In eastern Belgium, in the province of Limburg in Flanders.
Which grapes are grown in Haspengouw?
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
What is the area known for?
Fruit orchards and growing interest in sparkling wine.
What to read next
- 🍷 Red wine — Wine from dark grapes that ferments with the skins and takes its colour from them.
- 🍷 Still wine — Wine without noticeable bubbles: EU category 1, at least 8.5–9 % actual alcohol and no more than 15 % total; red, white, rosé or orange.
- 🍷 White wine — Wine made from grape juice without the skins; it can come from pale and even dark berries.
Similar
📍 Hageland · 📍 Côtes de Sambre et Meuse · 📜 Flemish country wine · 📜 Flemish quality sparkling wine · 📍 Balatonboglár · 📜 Côtes de la Charité
⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.