Austria Flashcards
Who developped the Hochkultur training in Austria? Why?
- Lenz Moser, he wanted to adapt de vineyard for mechanizations
When occurred the Anti-Freeze scandal? What changed after this scandal?
- 1985, the winemakers established a strict regulation system.
What is the large region that englobe Lower Austria, Burgenland, Vienna?
- Weinland
What is the winemaking region that is not included in Weinland and Steirerland?
- Bergland
What is the approximative difference between a Oeschsle and a KMW?
- 1 KMW is approximately 5 degrees Oechsle
True of False, in Austria, Kabinett does not qualify as Prädikatswein
- True, considered as a Qualitätswein
In Austria, if a wine is labelled Spätlese, how much KMW it must contain?
- 19
In Austria, if a wine is labelled Auslese, how much KMW it must contain?
- 21
In Austria, if a wine is labelled Beerenauslese, how much KMW it must contain?
- 25
In Austria, if a wine is labelled Eiswein, how much KMW it must contain?
- 25
In Austria, if a wine is labelled Strohwein/Schilfweim, how much KMW it must contain?
- 25
In Austria, if a wine is labelled Trockenbeerenauslese or Ausbruch, how much KMW it must contain?
- 30
What aroma is referred as Pfefferl?
- Rotundone / pepper
What’s the crossing of Zweigelt?
- Blaufränkisch and St. Laurent
Who was a cellar master of Ruinart, moved to Austria and developed the sparkling wine production?
- Robert Alwin Schlumberger
In Austria, what mean the term Hauersekt?
- Grower sparkling wine, indicates that a wine made with fruit that was estate grown and produced.
What is the famous Austrian cooperage?
- Stockinger
What are the three subregions of Steiermark?
- Südsteiermark
- Vulkanland-Steiermark
- Westeiermark
Which grape variety is allowed for Eisenberg DAC?
- Blaufränkisch
- Or Welchsriesling for Riedenwein (since 2022)
Which DAC in Burgenland allowed production of rosé?
- Rosalia DAC
What styles of wine is produced in Neusiedlersee DAC?
- Red (mainly Zweigelt)
- Sweet white (since 2020)
What is Schilfwein?
- A technique in Austria, wherein dessert grapes that don’t appear destined for great botrytis are dried on reed mats for six to eight weeks before harvesting from the vine.
How many grape varieties must be in Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC?
- Minimum 3, no single one can exceed 50%, nor can one grape represent less than 10% if only three varieties are used
Nussberg, Bisamberg, Kahlenberg are villages in which region?
- Vienna
What’s the main red grape variety in Leithaberg?
- Blaufränkisch
What are the three level of quality by Vinea Wachau Nobilis Districtus association?
- Steinfeder Max 11.5% min 15 KMW
- Federspiel 11.5%-12.5% min 17 KMW
- Smaragd Min 12.5% min 18.2 KMW
True/False the quality vineyards in Wachau are mainly planted on the south side of the Danube River
- False
Weingut Knoll is in which village?
- Loiben
What is Heiligenstein and where is it located?
- One of the most famous hill in Kamptal, located near the village of Zöbing. This massive rock is composed of 270 milion year old Permian desert sandstone – a type of sandstone with volcanic conglomerates not found in any other vineyard in the country
Which region used to be known as Donauland? Is it a DAC?
- Wagram, yes! Since 2022
What is Spätrot-Rotgipfler?
- Local speciality in the northern Thermenregion. It’s a white blend of Zierfandler (Spätrot) and Rotgipfler
What is the most important body of water for Ruster Ausbruch DAC?
- Neusiedlersee
What is Leithakalk?
- A crustaceous limestone in Leithaberg
Where is located Alois Kracher?
Neusiedlersee, Illmitz
What’s the most significant winegrowing area in Eisenberg?
The Eisenberg Hill, Eisenberg meaning iron mountain (iron and schist soils)
Name the speciality (grape) by subregion:
Westeiermark
- Schilcher (Blauer Wildbacher)
Name the speciality (grape) by subregion:
Vulkanland-Steiermark
- Welschriesling and Weissburgunder
- There is also some quality Traminer in the village of Klöch
Name the speciality (grape) by subregion:
Südsteiermark
- Sauvignon Blanc
In which other country can we find a Ausbruch wine?
- Hungary
In Austria, what does ‘Bergwein’ means on a wine label ?
- “Bergwein” may be labeled if the vineyard slope exceeds 26%
What is the minimum lees aging for Traditional method Sekt Austria ? And for Charmat method ?
- Traditional method : min 9 months
- Charmat method : min 6 months
Is Cryoextraction allowed for Austrian Eiswein ?
- No
What is the minum drying aging for a Strohwein/Schilfwein ?
- Grapes are dried minimum 3 months
From which Austrian city the ‘Ausbruch’ wine style is ?
- Rust
True or False ? Sussreserve is part of Eiswein in Austria.
- False
- No chaptalization, cryoextraction or süssreserve.
What is the most planted grape varietal of Austria ?
- Grüner Veltliner
What is the maximum residual sugar content you will find in a Sekt Austria Grosse Reserve ?
- 12 g/L.
What is the minium lees aging for a Sekt Austria Grosse Reserve ? And for a Reserve ?
- 36 months
- 18 months
In which DAC of Austria will you find those star producers : Krutzler, Uwe Schiefer, Wachter-Wiesler, Jalits ?
- Eisenberg DAC
In which DAC of Austria will you find those star producers : Moric, J. Heinrich, Iby, Franz Weninger ?
- Mittelburgenland DAC
What is a ‘Seewinkel’ ?
- Sweet wine
- Neusiedlersee DAC
- Grapes from Apetlon, Illmitz, and/or Podersdorf
- Welschriesling is a popular grape
True or False ? In Rosalia DAC, white and sweet wines are aged in oak ?
- False
- Rosalia DAC = Dry, still Red and Rosé
Of which DAC of Austria, the Wulka River is a major component ?
- Rosalia DAC
True or False ? Ruster Ausbruch DAC are made of late-harvest or Botrytis-affected grapes ?
- Botrytized grapes
- Must be hand-harvested
- Production and bottling must occur in Rust
- Must be vintage labeled
Name the eight regions of Niederösterreich (Lower Austria)
- Carnuntum DAC
- Kamptal DAC
- Kremstal DAC
- Thermenregion
- Traisental DAC
- Wachau DAC
- Wagram DAC
- Weinviertel DAC
What does ‘Riedenwein’ means ? Ortswein ?
- Riedenwein is Single-vineyard wine
- Ortswein is village wine
In which DAC do we find the famous villages of Langenlois & Gobelsburg ?
- Kamptal DAC
Name famous producers of Kamptal DAC ?
- Schloss Gobelsberg
- Bründlmayer
- Brandl
- Hirsch
- Hiedler
What is the name of the river that flows right through the heart of the Kamptal DAC ?
- Kamp River
In which Austrian DAC will you find those producers : Nigl, Salomon Undhof, Malat ?
- Kremstal DAC
What is the name of the river that flows right through the heart of the Kremstal DAC ?
- Krems River
True or False ? In Wachau DAC, ‘Fantasy Names’ are not permitted.
- True
What is the most planted grape varietal of Wachau DAC ?
- Gruner Veltliner
Name two key producers of Wachau DAC.
- Emmerich Knoll (Unterloiben)
- Franz Hirtzberger (Spitz)
- Rudi Pichler (Wösendorf)
- FX Pichler (Oberloiben)
- Prager (Weißenkirchen)
- Veyder-Malberg (Spitz)
- Alzinger (Unterloiben)
- Domäne Wachau (Dürnstein)
- Nikolaihof (Mautern)
- Jäger (Weißenkirchen)
Name the three classifications of Codex Wachau, and their differences.
- Steinfeder: max. 11.5% abv; min 15° KMW
- Federspiel: 11.5-12.5% abv; min 17° KMW
- Smaragd: min. 12.5% abv; min 19° KMW
In which Austrian DAC will you find those producers : Stift Klosterneuburg, Bernhard Ott, Wimmer-Czerny, Leth.
- Wagram DAC
What is the name of the association of quality wine-growers you’ll find in Südsteiermark DAC and Vulkanland Steiermark DAC ?
- Steirische Terroir & Klassic Weingüter (STK)
- Founded in 2008
- As of 2020, there are 12 members
What happened in 1985 on the Austrian wine scene ?
- Anti-freeze scandal
- Sweetening wines with diethylene glycol, or DEG
- DEG has a sweet taste
- Poor vintages in the late 1970s and early 1980s, winemakers sought to correct underripe, thin wines
When arrived the Austrian Wine Act ?
- 1986
- Following the Anti-freeze scandal
- New requirements included cellar inspections, detailed recordings of quantities from vineyard to bottle, yield restrictions for higher-quality fruit, and the establishment of the Austrian Wine Marketing Board (AWMB). Meanwhile, a marketing effort worked to restore the nation’s reputation. Winemakers, including key players Alois Kracher and Willi Opitz, tirelessly showed their wines during this time to convince consumers of their quality.
Which region is the 1st official DAC of Austria, and when ?
- Weinviertel DAC
- 2003
- DAC system based on AOC was approved in 2002
When was created the ‘Vinea Wachau Nobilis Districtus’ ?
- 1983
Who is Lenz Moser ?
- Born into a family of winemakers
- Would come to play a primary role in the improvement of Austrian viticulture
- Throughout the 1920s, he identified the need for vineyards to adapt to the mechanizations available, not the other way around. He envisioned wider rows at three to four meters apart, lower density planting, and higher training on wires to replace low-grounded stake training. He established his first experimental vineyard in 1924, implementing this Hochkultur, or “high culture,” training method with vines on wires at 1.25 meters.
Which country Lake Neusiedl borders in the eastern part of Austria ?
- Hungary
What does ‘Alte Reben’ means ?
- Old Vines
What does ‘Ried’ means ?
- Single Vineyard
What does ‘Traubenmost’ means ?
- Grape Must
What does ‘KMW’ means ?
- Klosterneuburg Must Weight Scale
- Measurement of 1 gram of sugar per 100 grams of grape must
- 1 degree KMW is approximately 5 degrees Oechsle
True or False ? A wine labeled as ‘Wein’ can include grapes from anywhere in the EU.
- True
If a producer want to signify that grapes are sourced from Austria, what word should be on label ?
- Österreich
- German name for Austria
- Also labeled as österreichischer Wein
What is the minimum must weight requirement to be a Qualitätswein in Austria ?
- 15 degrees KMW
What is the maximum yield for an Austrian Qualitätswein ?
- 7500 L/hectare
Minimum ABV % for a Qualitätswein ? and for a Prädikatswein ?
- 9% ABV for a Qualitätswein
- 5% ABV for a Prädikatswein
What are the differences between styles of ‘Klassik’ and ‘Reserve’ ?
- Klassik is an unofficial term that refers to dry, unchaptalized, medium-bodied styles that are often crisp, fruity, unoaked, and moderate in alcohol.
- Reserve is an official term given to fuller styles; it requires higher must weight and minimum alcohol (13%).
- DAC Reserve wines often exhibit more extract on the palate and frequently experience oak aging.
In Austria, does Kabinett fall under Prädikatswein or Qualitätswein ?
- Qualitätswein
- Unlike in Germany, Kabinett does not qualify as Prädikatswein in Austria but instead as Qualitätswein.
What does ‘mostwägerbescheiningung’ means ?
- Final sweetness can only be achieved through an interrupted fermentation; chaptalization and the addition of unfermented grape must are forbidden.
- A certificate, or mostwägerbescheiningung, is required to verify the grapes’ quality.
What was the name of the first Austrian Sparkling wine brand (1859) ?
- Goldeck
- Named after the Goldeggen Vineyard and remains one of the largest sparkling wine brands in Austria, today owned by the Schlumberger Wine and Sekt Company.
Who is Karl Infhür ?
- Introduced the Charmat Method in 1949
What does ‘Extra Herb’ means ?
- Extra Brut
- 0-6 g/L.
True or False ? A Sekt Austria PDO g.U. is always made using the tradionnal method.
- False
- All sparkling methods, dosage levels, styles, and colors permitted
- Minimum nine months on the lees for traditional method or six months in the case of tank method
Favorite soil of Gruner Veltliner ?
- Loess
- The deep, water-retaining loess soils of Lower Austria, where almost 90% is planted
What does ‘pfefferl’ means ?
- Rotundon, or white pepper flavor of Gruner Veltliner
True or False ? Gruner Veltliner can be ideal for Eiswein production.
- True
- Thanks to its loose bunches
Synonym of Chardonnay in Austria ?
- Morillon
What is the style of ‘Weinlaubenhof Kracher’s #6 Grande Cuvée Nouvelle Vague’ ?
- Trockenbeerenauslese
- 60% Chardonnay
- 40% Welschriesling
In Austria, what does ‘Lagen’ means ?
- Site-Specific
- More ageworthy and often experience barrel aging as well as partial or full malolactic fermentation.
- Lagen wines offer more texture and nuanced aromatics.
Zweigelt is a crossing between _____ and _____ ?
- Blaufränkisch
- St. Laurent
- Produced by Fritz Zweigelt at the research center at Klosterneuburg in 1922 and originally called Rotburger
- Planted throughout Austria, it is largely found in Lower Austria, where it has gained popularity for its adaptability to Moser’s high training.
- By the 1980s, Zweigelt was the most common red in Austria
- Represent 42.2% of red varieties planted (13.9% overall)
Blaufränkisch is a crossing between _____ and _____ ?
- Gouais Blanc
- Zimmettraube
- Early to bud and late to ripen, Blaufränkisch needs warm sites and soils to reach its fullest potential. It thrives in Burgenland, the warmest region in Austria, where all but 150 hectares are planted.
- Some of the best comes from Leithaberg DAC – Eisenberg DAC – Mittelburgenland DAC
What is the the crossing of Blauer Portugieser and Blaufränkisch created in 1923 by Fritz Zweigelt ?
- Blauburger
What natural feature of St. Laurent can be an issue for winemakers ?
- St. Laurent’s naturally high pH levels can also be an issue for winemakers, who must take precautions to avoid undesirable Brettanomyces
How many recognized villages are they in Wachau DAC ?
- 23
True or False ? In Wachau DAC, top wines known as Riedenwein (single-vineyard) can only be made from Grüner Veltliner grown in 1 of 157 exceptional named vineyards.
- False
- Include also Riesling
In Austria, what is the actual name of the ‘Coop Dürnstein’ that was formed in the 1930s when the small parcels were difficult to monetize ?
- Domäne Wachau
- This cooperative has remained central to the region and now claims a third of its vineyard land and over 250 of its growers. Only in more recent years have grapes replaced orchard fruit as the primary crop, as prices for the latter plummeted in the 1950s.
In which DAC is located the village of Spitz ?
- Wachau DAC
- Located north of Danube
- West of the appellation
What is the well-known village located south of Danube river in Wachau DAC ?
- Mautern, flat area, with sandy and gravely soils
- There is also Rossatz
Wachau is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with nearly three million square meters of hand-built granite walls mark steeply terraced vineyards, primarily on the northern bank, facing south.
Why keep those despite the financial burden of maintaining these walls ?
- Aesthetic – they look great
- Functionnal - they help preserve the humus that sits atop the bedrock, hold in heat and moisture, and contribute to vineyards’ individual microclimates and sense of terroir.
For every degree Celsius drop, how much elevation gain ?
- 150 m.
Is irrigation authorized in Wachau DAC ?
- Yes
- Since 1983
- Though strictly regulated, is common in warmer years
Where do we find Tausendeimerberg Vineyard ?
- Spitz
- Wachau DAC
Name two producers that offer bottle from the village of Achleiten ?
- Rudi Pichler
- Prager
What does ‘Stinkerl’ means ?
- A kind of petrichor minerality
What is interesting about the Ried Kellerberg, in Wachau DAC ?
- Home to one of the oldest parcels (Schmidl’s Küss den Pfennig) in the village of Dürnstein
- Among the most revered sites
Whats the village of Nikolaihof ?
- Weingebirge
- Wachau DAC
- South of Danube, near Mautern
- Nikolaihof is the oldest Austrian winery, dating back to 1894, and 1st to be Demeter certified
Malat is a reputable producers in which DAC ?
- Kremstal DAC
If a bottle of Zweigelt is from Kremstal, should it be labeld as Kremstal DAC ?
- No
- Zweigelt falls out of the DAC requirement (Gruner Veltliner & Riesling)
- Should be labeled as Niederösterreich
What does ‘OTW’ means ?
- Österreichische Traditionsweingüter
- Association that identifies distinctive sites, quality levels throughout participating regions in Lower Austria.
- Formed in 1992
- Much like the German VDP
What does ‘Gebietswein’ means ?
- Regional Wine
In which DAC can we find the village of Langenlois ?
- Kamptal DAC
What does ‘Erste Lage’ means ?
- First growth site
True or False ? A bottle with the mention ‘OTW’ can never be sweet.
- True
- Wines must be dry
In Austria, why the Rieslings from Helligenstein are so special ?
- Located near the village of Zöbing
- This massive rock is composed of 270 million-year-old Permian desert sandstone—a type of sandstone with volcanic conglomerates not found in any other vineyard in the country
- Rising 345 meters in elevation, its terraced, 36-hectare vineyard faces south and west.
- Among the producers with vines here are Bründlmayer, Schloss Gobelsburg, and Hirsch.
What does ‘Heurigen’ means ?
- Local taverns that traditionally serve fresh, recently released young wines from nearby growers
- Common in Traisental
River of Traisental DAC ?
- Traisen river
In which DAC can we find the important villages Reichersdorf and Inzersdorf ?
- Traisental DAC
What is the most recent DAC of Austria ?
- Thermenregion DAC
- 2023
In which DAC can we find Bernhard Ott ?
- Wagram DAC
- Pioneer of biodynamic practices
In which DAC can we find the Pulkau Valley ?
- Weinviertel DAC
Which varietal was privilegied by the Rubin Carnuntum Wine Producers association since 1992 ?
- Zweigelt
- 40 members
What does imply the ‘Rubin’ designation of Carnuntum DAC ?
- Zweigelt 100 %
- min 18 KMW
- 6 mth in wood
True or False ? Carnuntum DAC is the only region in Lower Austria where red grapes lead.
- True
- Zweigelt
- Blaufrankisch
Where can we find Leitha Mountains, Arbesthal Hills, and Hundsheimer Mountains ?
- Carnuntum DAC
Muhr-van der Niepoort and Johannes Trapel are well known for their elegant _______ ?
- Blaufrankisch
Name the 6 DACs of Burgenland, Austria.
- Neusiedlersee DAC
- Leithaberg DAC
- Mittelburgenland DAC
- Eisenberg DAC
- Rosalia DAC
- Ruster Ausbruch DAC
What is the largest of Burgenland’s six regions ?
- Neusiedlersee DAC
What is the synonym of ‘Samling 88’ in Austria ?
- Scheurebe
Mountains of Leithaberg DAC ?
- Leitha Mountains
- Rise nearly 500 meters
- Separating the winegrowing area from Carnuntum and Thermenregion
Specific soil of Leithaberg DAC ?
- Leithakalk
- Crustaceous limestone
Where can we find the Austrian Wine Academy ?
- Rust
- Leithaberg DAC
- Est. 1991
In Austria, what is the name of the other village sharing same style than Rust ?
- Seewinkel
Schröck and Ernst Triebaumer are well know for which style of wine ?
- Ruster Ausbruch
- BA and TBA
Where can we find the village of Pöttelsdorf, home of some of the finest wines of the DAC … ?
- Rosalia DAC
Where can we find producers : Albert Gesellmann - Hans Igler - Franz Weninger - Paul Kerschbaum (and his son Michael) - and Roland Velich ?
- Mittelburgenland DAC
Heiligenbrunn village is known for the local specialty ‘Uhudler’. What is it ?
- Heiligenbrunn is located in Eisenberg DAC
- Uhudler = foxy-scented, non-vinifera, hybrid rosé that authorities are attempting to phase out by 2030 but is still undeniably popular.
Where can we find the best exemple of Sauvignon Blanc in Austria ?
- Sudsteiermark DAC
- 1979, Manfred Tement was among the first to champion Sauvignon Blanc
Where can we find villages Sankt Anna am Aigen - Straden - Klöch – Kapfenstein ?
- Vulkanland DAC
What is the meaning of the white and red banderole on an Austria wine cap ?
- It means that the wine has met the quality requirements for a Qualitatswein, as well as been through a tasting panel. After that, the wine is given a Federal Inspection Number and the banderole logo, which means the wine verifies all the strict measures of quality.
If a wine is labeled as a Qualitatswein Kabinett, what is the maximum RS and ABV the wine can contain ?
- max 9g/L of RS
- max 13% ABV
What is the original crossing of Gruner Veltliner ?
- Traminer
- St. Georgener-Rebe
What producer of the Wachau depicts St. Urban on his labels ?
- Emerich Knoll
What producer is known for developing the Lyre system ?
- Willi Sr. Bründlmayer, in the 1970s
- Developed the ‘’brundlmayer’’ system, which opens the canopy on one side, exposing the grapes to sunshine, and closing the canopy on the other, providing shade. It would fit well with Riesling and Grüner Veltliner.
True or false? F.X. Pichler only produces wines with ripeness levels equivalent to Federspeil or Smaragd.
- True
Explain why the vineyards of Lamn and Heiligenstein are very different, despite the fact they are next to each others.
- Heiligenstein: Massive 350 m altitude geologic formation made of sandstone with Feldspar (volcanic rocks unique to this vineyard), considered the best site for Riesling. It is one of the steepest vineyard of Austria, there is no residue of loess.
- As we move south on the slope of the Heiligenstein mountain, more loess is found. This is where Lamm vineyard is, on the lower southeastern slope of the mountain. More loesses are found and Grüner Veltliner thrives.
Which producer is known to be the first Demeter certified winery of the Wachau?
- Nikolaihof
Who produces the Grüner Veltliner Qvevre ?
- Bernhard Ott, Wagram. Grüner Veltliner aged in Georgian Amphora
Ruster Ausbruch must be harvested at what maturity level ?
- 30 KMW
Alois Kracher is a producer found in what region ?
- Neusiedlersee DAC
Prior 2007, what was the name of the Wagram region ?
- Donauland
What is ‘schnitzel’ ?
- Classic Austrian dish
- Meat : pork, veal or chicken. Tenderized, coated in breadcrumbs and fried.
- Paired with Sekt
- Paired with Grüner
- Paired with Zweigelt
- Paired with Stiegl beer
- Paired with Almdudler or lemonbalm infusion
What separate Wachau from Traisental?
- the Dunkelsteinerwald, an extension of the Bohemian Massif, in the west
Which DAC allowed Riedenwein of Roter Veltliner?
- Wagram
Which grape varieties are allowed for Weinviertel DAC?
- Grüner Veltliner
What are the main white grape varieties for Carnuntum DAC?
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Blanc
- Grüner Veltliner
(These grapes Must be 2/3 of the blend)
What are the main red grape varieties for Carnuntum DAC?
- Zweigelt
- Blaufränkisch
(These grapes must be 2/3 of the blend)
What grape varieties are allowed for a Riedenwein Thermenregion DAC?
White
- Rotgipfler
- Zierfandler
- Pinot Blanc
- Chardonnay
Red
- Pinot Noir
- St. Laurent
What is the newest DAC since 2023?
- Thermenregion DAC
Which sites are considered as Grand Crus in Vienna Gemischter Satz?
- Bisamberg-Wien
- Kahlenberg
- Nussberg
- Maurerberg
- Laaerberg
What was the first form of Protection of Origin in the Austrian history?
- In 1524, Queen Maria of Hungary granted the vintners from the town of Rust the privilege of branding a capital “R” onto their wine casks
Where is located the oldest viticultural and oenological school in Austria?
- Wagram, open in 1860
Who create the zweigelt crossing?
- Professor Friedrich Zweigelt in 1922
Where can we find Zweigelt in Burgenland?
- Neusiedlersee
- Also Rosalia (after Blaufränkisch)
What is the largest DAC of Austria?
- Weinviertel (13 911 ha)
Which DAC does not allow any new oak aromas?
- Wagram
Which DAC(s) require hand harvesting in Austria?
- Wachau
- Südsteiermark
- Vulkanland
- Westeiermark
- Ruster Ausbrucht
Name a Ried from Kamptal
- Heiligenstein
- Lamm
- Gaisberg
- Loiserberg
Name a Ried from Kremstal
- Pfaffenberg
Name a Ried from Wachau
- Schütt
- Loibenberg
- Tausendeimerberg
Describe a Grüner Veltliner from Weinviertel?
- Fruity, Spicy, Peppery
What was the first vintages of Südsteiermark, Vulkanland and Westeiermark official DAC?
- 2018
Name four of the seven Elements of Austrian wine
- The Climate
- The land
- The Grapes
- The Culture
- The Environment
- The Value for Money
- Flavour
What are the three level of Sekt Austria g.U and the minimum aging?
- Sekt Austria (Klassik) 9 months if traditional, 6 months if Charmat
- Sekt Austria Reserve 18 months
- Sekt Austria Grosse Reserve 36 months
What is the first and second most planted red grape varieties?
- Zweigelt
- Blaufrankisch (2550 ha)
How many grape varieties are allowed for a Qualitätswein in Austria?
- 40 varieties
Name indigenous grape from Austria, other than Grüner Veltliner, Zweigelt and St-Laurent
- Neuburger
- Frühroter Veltliner
- Bouvier
- Roter Veltliner
- Goldburger
- Rotgipfler
- Zierfrandler
- Blauburger
- Blauer Wildbacher
Where can we find St. Laurent grape?
- Thermenregion
- Northern Burgenland
What is the ratio red/white wine production?
- 68 % white
- 30% Red
What grape varieties are allowed for a ried Kremstal DAC?
- Gruner Veltliner
- Riesling
What is the major climate influence of Burgenland, which major style of wine is produced?
- Pannonian Plain
- Red wine
Name three producers of Sekt
- Malat
- Brundlmayer
- Loimer
- Schloss Gobelsburg
- Schlumberger
Define the soil of Eisenberg DAC
- Iron and Schist rich soil
Define loess soils and name DAC where we can find it
- Light coloured, unstratified, windblown deposit comprising silt and clay sized particles, often including calcium carbonate. Water retaining soil
- Kamptal
- Kremstal (east)
- Wagram (regardes as THE loess area, 40% of the vineyard)
Where is located the village Rechnitz? What is it renowned for?
- Eisenberg
- Welschriesling, so not allowed for DAC if not a ried (Blaufrankisch only)
Where is located the village of Klöch in Austria? What is it renowned for?
- Vulkanland
- the most renowned village, valued for its Traminer, which can be off-dry and dessert styles as well.
- Basalt in the west, tuff on the east
What is the minimum residual sugar of Ruster Ausbruch?
- 45g/l
In which DAC can we find Neuburger?
- Leithaberg DAC
What is Carnuntum two most planted red grape varieties?
- Zweiglt
- Blaufrankisch
Which regions has the steepest vineyard?
- Wachau
- Thermenregion
- Wachau
What the term Jungfernwein refers to in Austria?
- first wine produced by a recent vine
What the term handgelesen refers to in Austria?
- Hand-harvested
What is the ratio of organic viticulture in Austria?
- 15,3%, 1/5 of it is also Biodynamic
- 20 % is certified sustainable
How many hectares of vine is planted in Austria?
- 44 728 ha
Between which parallels most of Austrian vineyard are located?
- 47 & 48th parallels
What are the three large region of production in Austria?
- Weinland
- Steirerland
- Berland
What is the ratio of Qualitätswein produced in Austria?
- 84%
What is the minimum must weight for a Austrian Qualitatswein?
- 15 KMW
Where can we find Welschriesling in Austria?
- Weinviertel (around Poysdorf) - Sekt
- Burgenland (Seewinkel) - Sweet
- Styria - Dry white
Weissgipfler is a synonym of which grape variety?
- Grüner Veltliner
Sylvaner is an autochthonous grape variety from which country?
- Austria, one of the oldest one
What are the four designations that can be labeled as Qualitätswein?
- Kabinett
- DAC
- Prädikatswein (which has its own style categories)
- Austrian Sekt g.U.
Is it possible to produced a Gemischter Satz in other region than Vienna?
- Yes
- you can find region like Wachau DAC Gemischter Satz
- Vienna is the most important, but Lower Austria is regaining importance of this type
Where is located Gumpoldskirchen? What style of wine is produced there?
- In Thermenregion
- Zierfandler & Rotgipfler blend
- Burgundian grapes
- St. laurent
- Loimer is producing here
Retz, Röschitz, Falkenstein, Poysdorf and Mannersdorf are sub regions of which DAC?
- Weinviertel
What Roesler, Rathay, Blütenmuskateller, Muscaris and Souvignier Gris grapes have in particular? Are they allowed for Qualitatswein in Austria?
- Rot resistant
- yes
Which new regulation will be in place in 2025 in Austria?
- Grosse Lage - Erste Lage:
- the DAC in question must already have the three levels of quality (Gebietswein, Ortswein, Riedenwein)
- Hand-harvest
- Lower yields
- the Ried must be at least 5 years a Erste Lage before asking for the Grosse Lage lever
Where is located the Ried Achleiten?
- Wachau, Weissenkirchen
Which DAC can add the mention Grosse Reserve?
- Weinviertel, since 2020
Which famous producer recently left Vinea Wachau association?
- F.X. Pichler
What is the other name of Zweigelt?
- Rotburger
In which DACs can we find a Ried name Kellerberg?
- Kamptal, Langenlois
- Thermenregion, Reisenberg
- Wachau, Dürnstein
- Weinviertel, Hagenbrunn & Haugsdorf & Hohenau an der March & Ulrichskirchen-Schleinbach
What the term traditionelle Flaschengärung refers to?
- Méthode traditionnelle
What is the particularity of the soil of Sausal in Südsteiermark?
- Schist soils
Does Vinea Wachau only classified dry white wine?
- No, they also classified some rosé
Which DAC in Niederösterreich does not mention any maximum RS in their wine?
- Wachau, it is not specified
- Thermenregion allowed some Auslese, Beerenauslese and Trockenbeerenauslese for Orstwein
What the term Junker refers mean?
- young wine in Styria, like beaujolais nouveau
What is Opok in Austria?
- a crustaceous limestone soil in sudsteiermark
Where can we find Sulm River?
- südsteiermark
What is the Synonym of Traminer in Austria?
- Gewurztraminer
- Roter Traminer
- Gelber Traminer
Name a quality producer of Ruster Ausbruch
- Heidi Schröck
Name a producer of Schilcher
- Frantz Strohmeier
Who developed the KMW?
- Baron de Babo in 1896, director of Klosterneuburg
What is the ratio of sugar for 1 KMW?
- 1%
What this logo refers to?
- It means the wine is a Qualitätswein
- the number is the exploitation number of the producer
- Not allowed for Wein and Landwein
Name PIWI grape varieties allowed in Qualitätswein in Austria
- white: Blütenmuskateller, Muscaris, Souvignier Gris
- red: Ráthay, Roesler
Name a quality producer of Sauvignon Blanc
- Tement
- Sattlerhof
Guttenberg is a Ried within which DAC?
- Leithaberg
Name a producer of Leithaberg
- Birgit Braunstein
Which estate is on this picture?
- Domane Wachau