Austria Flashcards
The majority of wine in Austria is produced under the DAC designation. T/F
False
What river runs through Kamptal?
Kamp River
Austrian sekt is most often made in the traditional method. T/F
True
Wachau is a DAC. T/F
False
What scale is used to measure must weight in Austria?
Klosterneuberger Must Weight Scale
Which river runs through Wachau?
The Danube
Which grape variety does Eisenberg DAC specialize in?
A. Riesling
B. Sauv Blanc
C. Gruner Veltliner
D. Zweigelt
E. Blaufrankisch
Blaufrankisch
Which geological feature separates Austria from Germany?
The Alps
Producers working with Gruner Veltliner and Riesling for 90% of wines are most likely found in _______
A. Eisenberg
B. Thermen Region
C. Kamptal
D. Susteiermark
Kamptal
What is the most widely planted white grape in Austria?
Gruner Veltliner
What is the minimum ABV required for Kamptal Reserve Rieslings?
A. 11.5%
B. 12%
C. 12.5%
D. 13%
13%
Which Burgenland DAC does not produce Blaufrankisch based red wine?
A. Mittleburgenland
B. Eisenberg
C. Neusiedlersee
D. Leithaberg
Neusiedlersee
Where is the Heiligenstein vineyard located?
A. Wachau
B. Kamptal
C. Kremstal
D. Traisental
Kamptal
Match the vineyard to the grape most likely to be found there.
A. Renner
B. Gaisberg
C. Kranachberg
A. Kamptal- Gruner
B. Wachau- Riesling
C. Sudstiermark- Sauv Blanc
According to the Codex Wachau, which of the following statements are true.
A, Grapes must be hand harvested.
B. Use of small barriques and oak chips allowed in moderation
C. Chaptalization is allowed
D. Reverse osmosis and cryo-extraction are not allowed.
E. Chemical agents are allowed if permission was obtained two weeks prior to use.
Grapes must be hand harvested
Reverse osmosis and cryo-extraction are not allowed
Which of the following grapes are you least likely to expect to find producing sweet wines in Burgenland?
A. Scheurebe
B. Gruner
C. Blaufrankisch
D. Weissburgunder
Blaufrankisch
Ausbruch has to be harvested at what minimum ripeness level?
A. 21º KMW
B. 23º KMW
C. 25º KMW
D. 27º KMW
E. 30º KMW
30º KMW
Leithaberg is the only DAC in Burgenland that allows white wine. T/F
True
Spatrot is is produced by blending which two grape varietals?
A. Zierfandler
B. Gruner
C. Weissburgunder
D. Rotgipfler
E. Roter Veltliner
Zierfandler
Rotgipfler
