Austria Flashcards
What scandal happened in Austria?
diethylene glycol or “antifreeze” was found in their wines. One guilty party tried to claim the chemical as a legitimate winery expense on his tax return. This damage stuck to Austrian wine makers for years
what are the four winemaking regions in Austria from north to south
Niederosterreich, Wien (Vienna), Burgenland, and Styria (Steiermark).
What are the white varietals of Austria?
Gruner Veltliner, Welschriesling, Muller Thurgau, Riesling, and Chardonnay
What are the red varietals of Austria?
Zweigelt, Blaufrankisch, Blauer Portugeiser, Blauburger.
What are the 3 levels of quality in Austria?
Qualitatswein (80% of all production) is the highest
Landwein is the middle grade and made from the same limited area as qualitatswein.
Wein is a generic category and may have vintage and varietal but no place designation
What is the minimum alcohol for wine labeled pradikat?
5%ABV
Where are Austria’s sweet wines produced?
around Lake Neusiedlersee in Burgenland
how man DAC’s are in Austria?
16
What are the 8 subzones of Niederosterreich?
Weinvertel, Carnuntum, Traisental Wagram, kremstal, Kamptal, Wachau, Thermenregion
What varietals are allowed in Weinvertel?
Gruner Veltliner, min 12%ABV, no obvious notes of botrytis or oak deemed by a tasting panel
What are the regulations for Traisental, Kamptal, and Kremstal?
Gruner Veltliner or Riesling only, labeled either Klassik or Reserve with 12 or 13$ ABV. no wood or botrytis
What is one of the most important regions in Kamptal?
Langelois - Lamm, Dechant, and Heiligenstein vineyards
Where is the Wachau?
westernmost subregion of Neiderosterreich, along the banks of the Danube River
Where are the best vineyards in Wachau located?
terraced slopes on the north bank of the Danube.
What are the rules of Vinea Wachau?
no additives, no aromatization, and no fractionation. all wine must be bottled in the region and vinified with grapes of the Wachau
