Austria Flashcards
What is the quality hierarchy in Austria (6)
Wein
Landwein
Qualitatswein
Kabinett
Pradikatwein (covers Spatlese to Eiswein)
Strohwein
What is DAC wine in Austria
Wines from set geographical appellations. Similar to AOC in France. Wines can be both DAC and fall into a Qualitätswein category as long it is approved
Levels of Austrian Sekt (4)
Klassik (charmat)
Reserve (traditional)
Grosse Reserve
Hauersekt
Ried
Austrian term for “Top site” used to indicate the village of production for single vineyards
Vinea Wachau
Grower organization in Austria that set standards in the region and a list of tenets for natural winemaking called the Codex Wachau
Erste Lage
Single vineyard wines in Austria
Need to follow DAC rules and regulations
Niederösterreich main varieties (2)
Grüner Veltliner
Riesling
Niederösterreich climate
continental
Niederösterreich soils
patchwork of soils
What year did the DAC system begin in Austria
2002
What year was the Diethylene glycol scandal in Austria
1985
Wachau DAC allowable grapes
Wines can be from 17 different varieties, but single-vineyard wines must be from Grüner Veltliner or Riesling.
Kamptal DAC wine style
dry white wines made from Gruner Veltliner or Riesling
Kremstal DAC wine style
dry white wines made from Gruner Veltliner or Riesling
Traisental DAC wine style
dry white wines made from Gruner Veltliner or Riesling