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What are the three large wine growing area’s of Austria?

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a. Weinland, Steirerland, Bergland

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How many weinbaugbiete are there in Austria?

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18, mostly concentrated in the eastern part of the country in Weinland and Steierland

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What is Klosternueberg?

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Austria’s most prestigious and historic winemaking school

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What is Austria’s most important red grape? What are synonymous names for it?

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Zweigelt, Blauer Zweigelt, Rotburger

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How many DAC’s are there in Austria?

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18

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What is KMW?

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Klosternueberg Must Weight, 1 degree on the scale is equal to 1 gram of sugar per 100 grams of must

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What is the most planted region of Austria?

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Neiderostereich (Lower Austria)

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What are three geographical features that influence the Neiderosteriech?

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Austrian Alps, Pannonian Plains, Danube River

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What are three advantages the Austrian Alps provide for grape growing?

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Vines are planted at the foothills of the Austrian alps which helps to mitigate frost damage, as the cold air will fall down the slopes rather than collect in the vineyard. As springs become warmer earlier vines are tricked into budding early than damaged in cold snaps of frost. The alps also cause a rainshadow effect on the vineyards in the foothills, reducing rain and moisture and therefore disease pressure. Lastly being planted on hillsides these vineyards receive better exposure to sunlight aiding in phenolic ripening.

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What is Vinea Wachau?

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A Peer based quality group within the Wachau region that implemented quality standards before DAC’s existed. Members must adhere to rules such as no chaptalization, aromatization, or concentration through R/O or cryoextraction. All grapes must be sourced from the Wachau region

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What are the three style designations for Vinea Wachau wines?

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Steinfeder- the lightest in style with a maximum ABV of 11.5% usually sourced closest to the river in gravelly alluvial soils. Named for the grass that grows around the vineyards
Federspeil- sourced from the lower slopes of the ridgeline, with a target ABV of 11.5-12.5%, named for falconry tools, a historically and still practiced method of vineyard pest management
Smaragd- richest and most unctuous style of wines with a minimum of 12.5% ABV, may have botrytis concentration. Named for the lizards native to the vineyards

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What are the three quality levels for DAC wines?

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Gebietswein: Regional wine, wines from a weinbaugebiet with approved varietals
Ortswein: village wine, wines sourced from within a village or large vineyard site
Riedenwein: single highly regarded vineyard with approved varietie

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What is Österreichische Traditionsweingüter?

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A quality minded peer group started in Kremstal and Kamptal in the 90’s to elevate Austrian wine quality.

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What is the “Hill of Heiligenstein” and where is it located?

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Located just outside of Zöbing in Kamptal, it is a geological anomaly made up of primarily sandstone

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What are the miniumum required ABV’s for Weinvertel DAC and DAC Reserve?

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12/13%

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What is the permitted variety for Weinvertel DAC

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Gruner Veltliner

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What is the most planted grape of Carnuntum?

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Zweigelt

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What are the approved white grapes for Carnuntum DAC?

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Gruner Veltliner, Chardonnay, Weissburgunder

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What are the approved red grapes for Carnutum DAC?

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Zweigelt and Blaufrankisch

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Where is Spitzberg and what grape is it known for?

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Carnuntum,

Blaufränkisch

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Where is Kracher located?

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Neusiedlersee DAC, in in the town of Illmitz in Burgenland

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Neusiedlersee DAC wines must be based on what grape?

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Zweigelt,

DAC Reserve must be minimum 60% Zweigelt

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Neusierdlersee DAC/Reserve white wines must reach what level of ripeness?

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DAC-Spatlese-Auslese

DAC Reserve- BA- TBA

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What is the most planted grape of Leithaberg DAC?

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Blaufrankisch

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What is the grape for Mittleburgenland DAC?

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Blaufrankisch,

DAC Reserve wines must be aged in oak and released a minimum of two years after harvest

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What are the permitted grapes and styles for Rosalia DAC?

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Blaufrankisch, Zweigelt,

dry rosé is permitted as well as of 2017, the first DAC to allow for rosé

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What was the first DAC to approve rosé as a style?

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Rosalia DAC 2017

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What is the permitted grape for Eisenberg DAC?

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Blaufrankisch

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Describe the climactic conditions that create the styles of wine known to Styria

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Styria is continental in climate with a distinct diurnal shift, and vineyards are planted in the foothills of the alps. These combined create ideal conditions for cultivation of white varieties

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What are the three sub regions of Styria?

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Vulkanland Steiermark

Südsteiermark

Weststeiermark

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What is Morillon?

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A synonym for Chardonnay in Styria

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What is the maximum amount of RS allowed in Styria DAC wines?

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4 g/L

Riesling and GV must be labeled dry

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What is the major geographical influence of Vulkanland Steiermark?

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The Pannonian Plains

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What is known as the specialty grape of Vulkanland Steiermark?

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Traminer

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What is the primary growing area of the Südsteiermark and what are the geographical influences on the climate?

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Saggau River Valley is the most planted area of the region. Alpine foothills and the Adriatic Sea influence the climate

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What is the most popular grape of Südsteiermark?

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Sauvignon Blanc

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37
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Describe Westersteiermark DAC wines:

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Rosé wines called Schilcher made from Blauer Wildbacher

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What are the mountains in Westersteiermark?

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Koralpe Mountains

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What are the main grapes used for Austrian Sekt?

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Gruner Veltliner and Welschriesling

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What is Hausersekt?

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Grower Producer Sekt

(Made in House = Hauser)

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Describe the three levels of Sekt quality within the PDO g.U:

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a. Klassik: All colors, production methods, and dosage levels are permitted. Fruit must come from a single federal state and must be produced in Austria. Minimum time on the lee’s is 9 months with an additional 3 months in bottle before release.
b. Reserve: Traditional method only, must be produced in the same state where the fruit was grown. 18 months on the lees plus an additional 6 months in bottle. Must be Brut or drier.
c. Grosse Reserve: Traditional method only. Allows for the listing of a single vineyard and all fruit must come from a single municipality. 30 months on the lees with an additional 6 months in bottle. Red grapes are permitted for rosé styles only.

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42
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Grosse Reserve Sekt must spend how long on the lee’s?

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30 months plus 6 months in bottle

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Reserve Sekt must spend how long on the lees?

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18 months plus 6 months in bottle

44
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Klassik Sekt must spend how long on the lee’s?

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9 months plus 3 months in bottle

45
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What is Stift Göttweig?

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A Benedictine Abbey located in the Kremstal region built it 1072

46
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What is the most platned grape of the Kremstal region?

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Grüner Veltliner at 55% of all plantings

47
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What are the permitted grapes of the Kremstal DAC?

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Riesling and Grüner

48
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True or False: The Danube River is a major moderating factor in the Kamptal Region?

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False: The region is more influenced by the Pannonian Plains and the Waldveirtel, a nearby forest that cools the area

49
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The “Hill of Heiligenstein” is located in which region

50
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The Palkau River Valley and Schmida river are geographical features of what region?

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Weinvertel, Neiderosteriech

51
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Which Austrian region was known for low quality bulk wine?

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Weinvertel

52
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Which Austrian region has the highest plantings of Blauer Portugieser

A

Weinvertel

53
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What is the peer based quality group in Carnuntum?

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Rubin Carnuntum,

the group’s focus is on Zweigelt. Members must varietally bottle Zweigelt with a minimum of 18 degrees KMW and be aged in wood for at least 6 months

54
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What Mountain Range seperates Carnuntum from Burgenland?

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Leitha Mountains

55
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What is Spätrot-Rotgipfler?

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A specialty white wine blend of the Thermenregion. Based on local varieties Spätrot aka Zierfandler and Rotgipfler

56
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What is the Gemischter Satz DAC?

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Located in Vienna and created in 2013, it highlights a traditional style of wine for Vienna with a minimum of 3 varieties co-fermented with no variety exceeding 50%

57
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Nussberg and Bisamberg are famous vineyards located where?

58
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What is the minimum ripeness for Ruster Ausbrusch DAC?

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30 degrees KMW

59
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Leithaberg DAC reds are based on what grapes?

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Minimum 85% Blaufrankisch

60
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What are the permitted white grapes of leithaberg DAC?

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Weissburgunder, Gruner, Neuburger, Chardonnay

61
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Which DAC only existed for one vintage?

What vintage?

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Schilcherland DAC, Styria

2017

was absorbed into Westersteiermark DAC in 2018

62
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What year did the diethylene glycol scandal surface?

63
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What are the 3 major regions of Weinland?

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Neiderösterreich

Vienna (Wein)

Burgenland

64
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What are the 3 major regions of Weinland?

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Neiderösterreich

Vienna (Wein)

Burgenland

65
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Where would you find Reid Loibenberg?

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Dunrstein, Wachau

66
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What was the first approved DAC?

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Weinvertel (2002)

67
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What are the 3 broad categories of the Austrian wine pyramid?

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Wein

Landwein

Qaulitätswein

68
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What is the minimum KMW for qaulitätswein category?

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15 degree’s KMW

69
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What is the red and white capsule on Austrian wine called?

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“banderol”

Indicates the wine is approved qaulitätswein and met reqiurments

70
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Wines labeled “kabitnett” in Austria must follow what rules?

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17 KMW

13% ABV min

max 9 g/L rs

71
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What are the 4 broad categories of Austrian Qaulitätswein?

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Kabinett

DAC

Pradikät

Sekt

72
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What was the first Austrian Sekt?

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Goldeck (1859)

73
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Grüner Veltliner prefers what soils?

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deep loess soils with good water retention

74
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Wines labeled ‘klassik” in Austria will display what characteristics?

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Fresh

un-oaked

fruity

dry

75
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What are the parent grapes of Blaufräkisch?

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Gouais Blanc x Zimmettraube

76
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Top examples of Blaufränkisch from Leithaberg come from what soils?

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Limestone and Schist hillsides

77
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Blauburger is a cross between what grapes?

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Blaufränkisch x Blauer Portugieser

78
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What year was Vinea Wachau created?

79
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Most vineyards in the Wachau are planted on what side of the river bank?

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North bank

80
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Where is the Tausendeimerberg Vineyard?

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Spitz, Wachau

81
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Where is Reid Singerreidel?

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Spitz, Wachau

82
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What is the oldest winery in Austria?

A

Nikolaihof

83
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Kremstal DAC approved varieties:

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Gruner Veltliner

Riesling

84
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Kremstal DAC min ABV?

85
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Kremstal DAC reserve min ABV:

86
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Single vineyard wines in Kremstal can be labeled as what?

87
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What body of water passes through Kamptal?

A

Kamp tributary

88
Q

What is the most famous vineyard for Riesling in Austria?

A

Helligenstein

89
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Where is the hill of Helligenstein?

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Kamptal, near Zöbing

90
Q

Where are Gaisberg, Loisserberg and Lamm located?

A

Kamptal

Famous vineyards

91
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Kamptal DAC approved varieties:

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Riesling

Gruner Veltliner

92
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Name the DAC’s of Niederösterreich:

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Wachau

Kremstal

Kamptal

Traisental

Weinvertel (2002)

Wagram (2022)

Carnuntum

Wein (Vienna)

Weiner Gemischter Satz

93
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Rubin Carnuntum wines must adhere to what rules?

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100% zweigelt

18 KMW min

6 months in wood min

94
Q

What is the major geographical feature of Burgenland?

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Lake Neusiedl

95
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Where is Seewinkel?

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Across the lake from Rust

96
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What is Seewinkel known for?

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Sweet botrytis wines on Lake Neusiedl

97
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Name the 6 DAC’s of Burgenland:

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Neusiedlersee

Leithaberg

Rosalia

Mittelburgenland

Eisenberg

Ruster Auschbrusch

98
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What is the warmest DAC of Burgenland?

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Neusiedlersee

99
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Seewinkel is known for what soils?

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gravel plains

100
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What is the preferred grape for botrytis wines in Neusiedlersee?

A

Welschriesling

101
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What is Samling 88?

102
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Leithaberg DAC reds are based on what grape?

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85% Blaufrankisch

Pinot Noir, Zweigelt, and St Laurent permitted

103
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Leithaberg DAC wines must be aged how long?

104
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Leithaberg DAC white wines are based on what grapes?

A

Chardonnay

Grüner Veltliner

Neuberger

Weissburgunder

105
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Rosalia DAC approved red grapes:

A

Zweigelt

Blaufrankisch

106
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Styria mainly focuses on red or white wines?

A

White wines

( Blauer Wildbacher approved for Schilcher rosé )

107
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What and where is Steirische Terroir- und Klassikweingüter?

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STK group found in Styria is a quality minded group of producers aimed at showing the quality potential of Styria

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