Austria Flashcards

1
Q

Refer the wine classification of Austria

A

Wein aus Osterreich
Landwein (g.g.A)
Qualitatswein or DAC (g.U.)
Pradikatswein

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2
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KMW

A

Klosterneuburg Mostgewaage

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3
Q
A

Aprrox 5 Ochsle or 1% of sugar in must

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4
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Is Kabinett style included in Pradikatswein in Austria

A

No
Is classified as Qualitatswein and may be chaptalized

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5
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Is sussreserve permitted in Pradikatswein

A

No

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6
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State the levels of Pradikatswein in Austria

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7
Q

What is Schilfwein or Strohwein

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Late harvest grapes which have been dried for a min of three months prior to vilification

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8
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Refer the KMW for Schilfwein or Strohwein level

A

25 KMW or 127 Ochsle

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9
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What is Ausbruch

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10
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KMW for Ausbruch

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27 KMW or 130 Ochsle
If sussreserve is added then,
30 KMW or 150 Ochlse

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11
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For what DAC is permitted the term Ausbruch

A

Neusiedlersee DAC
Rust

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12
Q

What is the main white grapes in Austria

A

Gruner Veltliner
Riesling
Muscat Ottonel

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13
Q

Other name for Chardonnay in Austria

A

Morillon

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14
Q

Other white grapes of Austria

A

Weiseburgunder
Sauvignon blanc
Chardonnay
Welschriesling
Roter Veltliner
Goldburger
Muscat Blanc

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15
Q

Unique grape of Wagram

A

Roter Veltliner

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16
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Main red grapes of Austria

A

Zweigelt
St Laurent
Blaufrankisch

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17
Q

Crossing of Zweigelt

A

Blaufrankisch x St Laurent

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18
Q

Other name of Blaufrankisch

A

Lemberger

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19
Q

State the grape of Schilcher production

A

Blauer Wildbacker

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20
Q

State the main wine regions of Austria

A

Niederosterreich
Wien
Burgenland
Steiermark

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21
Q

What is the main production in Niederosterreich. Refer the grapes

A

White wine

Gruner Veltliner
Riesling

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22
Q

What is the climate of Austria

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Very cold climate due to Alpis ranges

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23
Q

Refer some soil types we find in Austria

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Slate
Gneiss
Loam
Sand
Clay

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24
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What is the largest sub region of Niederosterreich

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Weinviertel DAC

25
Q

Term for sparkling wines in Austria

A

Sekt

26
Q

What type of wines are produced in Weinviertel DAC

A

White wines
Sekt

27
Q

Main river of Austria

A

Danube

28
Q

Explain the terms klassic and Reserve for Weinviertel DAC

A

Klassic 12% abv
No botrytis and no oak

Reserve 13% abv
Must be trocken
Oak and botrytis are permitted

29
Q

Map of Austria

A
30
Q

Other name for Muscat blanc in Austria

A

Muskateller

31
Q

Grapes of Wagram DAC

A

Gruner Veltliner
Riesling
Roter Veltliner

32
Q

Refer the three tier system of Kamtal,Kremstal and Treisental DACs

A

Regional
Village
Ried (single vineyard)

33
Q

Refer the Sekt pyramid

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34
Q

Top producers of Niederosterreich

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35
Q

What is the classification in Wagram since 2021 vintage

A

Gebietswein
Regional wines (monovarital or as cuvees)

Ortswein
Village wines

Riedenwein
Single vineyard wine
Grapes: Gruner, Riesling

36
Q

What is the classification in Wachau

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37
Q

Refer the alcohol designations of Wachau

A

Steinfeder
15 KMW, 11,5% abv max

Federspiel (falcon)
17 KMW, 11,5% - 12,5% abv max

Smaragd (lizard)
19 KMW, 12,5% abv min

38
Q

Top producers of Wachau

A

Knoll

39
Q

Grapes of Wachau

A

Gruner Veltliner
Riesling
Neuburger
Muscateller
Sauvignon blanc

40
Q

Requirements for Wachau classification

A

Obligatory hand harvest
Barely perceptible use of oak or none at all

41
Q

When Carnuntum did receive DAC status

A

2019

42
Q

What styles of wines are permitted in Carnuntum DAC

A

White
Gruner
Weissburgunder
Chardonnay

Red
Zweigelt
Blaufrankisch

43
Q

What is Rubin Carnuntum

A

It is a association of wine producers with currently 25 members which has its own quality regulation
It provides a guarantee of special and regionally typical wines vilified from Zweigelt grape with 18 KMW (12,5abv)
The wines carry the region’s symbol. The Heidentor

44
Q

What unique grapes are produced in Thermengion

A

Zierfandler (Spätrot)
Rotgipfler

45
Q

DAC of Wien
Refer the style

A

Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC
White wine blend

46
Q

What does cause botrytis in Neusiedlersee DAC

A

Lake Neusiedl

47
Q

When did Neuseidlersee receive DAC status for red wines and sweet wines also

A

Red 2011
Sweet 2020

48
Q

Most planted grape in Neusiedlersee

A

Zweigelt

49
Q

What grapes are used in Ausbruch production in Neusiedlersee

A

Welschriesling
Chardonnay
Pinot Blanc

50
Q

When Mittelburgeland received DAC

A

2005

51
Q

What is the main grape in Mittelburgenland

A

Blaufrankisch

52
Q

What styles of wines are produced in Leithaberg DAC. Refer the grapes

A

White
Blend or single varietal
Weiseburgunder
Chardonnay
Neuburger
Gruner

Red
85% blaufrankisch
15% zweigelt

53
Q

When did Eisenberg receive DAC

A

2009

54
Q

What styles of wines are produced in Eisenberg

A

Red
Blaufrankisch

55
Q

Main white grapes of Eisenberg

A

Welschriesling
Weiseburgunder

56
Q

What is Uhundler

A
57
Q

What is the main production in Steiermark

A

White wines

58
Q

What is the main grapes in Vulkanland Steiermark DAC

A

Sauvignon blanc
Traminer