Austria Flashcards
What are the 4 main wine regions of Austria
- Niederösterreich
- Wein (Vienna)
- Burgenland
- Styria
What are the 3 notable subregions of Niederösterreich
- Wacha
- Kamptal
- Kremstal
What are the 3 levels of quality designation in Austria
- Wein
- Landwein
- Qualitätswein (includes Pradikätswein and DAC)
What are the primary white grapes of Austria
Grüner Veltliner
Welschriesling
Müller-Thurgau
Riesling
Weisburgunder
Chardonnay
What are the primary red grapes of Austria
Zweigelt
Blaufrankish
Blauburger
St. Laurent
Blauer Portugieser
What is Sekt in Austria
Sparkling wine under a system of protected designation of origin
What are the three categories of Sekt in Austria
Sekt Austria PDO
Sekt Austria Reserve PDO
Sekt Austria Grosse Reserve PDO
What is the major river that runs through Niederösterreich
The Danube River
What is the distinctive note found on Grüner Veltliner
White pepper
What is the DAC in Austria
A subset of Qualitätswein focsued on dry wines including Riesling and Grüner Veltliner
What are the primary grape varietals of Niederösterreich
Grüner Veltliner
Riesling
What are the three stylistic categories in Wachau for labeling
Steinfeder
Federspeil
Smaragd
What is the corresponding alcohol level for the 3 categories of stylistic labeling in Wacha
Seinfeder - 11.5% abv maximum
Federspeil - 11.5-12.5 abv
Smaragd - 12.5% and greater
What is the Steinfeder category named after
Local grass that grows in Austrian vineyards
What is the Smaragd category named after
An indigenous blue lizard
