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AUSTRIA Flashcards

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What is the climate in Austria?

A

Cool, continental

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What white grapes are used in Austira? (3)

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Gruner, Welschriesling (used for botrytis), Riesling

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What black grapes are used?

A

Zweigelt

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What is a unique note of Gruner Veltliner?

A

White pepper notes

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What is the PDO in Austria? Explain.

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The PDO is DAC, Districtus Austriae Controllatus. When producers agree on limited styles from one varietal that reflects the area it can achieve DAC

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Explain Neiderosterreich, its sub-regions and wine

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Wachau DAC (popular for Gruner), Kamptal DAC, Kremstal DAC and Weinviertel DAC (largest vine region and only permits Gruner)

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What is Reserve and DAC Klassik?

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Klassik is a labelling term for light fruity wines with no oak. Reserve has higher minimum alcohol and oak contact is permitted.

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