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What is ‘Heunisch’

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A derogatory term to describe ‘Hunnish’ grape varieties in the middle ages in Austria

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Who brought tremendous impact to the wine quality of Burgenland and Krems in the middle ages

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The Cistercian monks from Burgundy

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What style of wine was produced in Rust in the late 16th century

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Botrytized dessert wine similar to Tokaji

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What is Hochkulture

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‘High culture’ - a training method with vines on wires at 1.25 meters high

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In 1985, what substance was identified within Austrian wines that destroyed international repuation

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DEG (Diethylene Glycol)

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What was Austria’s response to the 1985 Scandal

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Introduction of some of Europe’s strictest wine regulations - The Austrian Wine Act of 1986

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What major river moderates the climate of Austria

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The Danube River

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What is the overall climate of Austria

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Extreme continental climate

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What does Ried mean in Austria

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Single vineyard site

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What scale is used for Prädikatswein classifications in Austria

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The Kloesterneuburg Must Weight Scale (KMW)

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What is the difference between KMW and Oechsle

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1 degree KMW is approx. 5 degrees Oechsle

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How many DAC are in Austria

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18 DACs

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What are the four overarching designations within Qualitätswein in Austria

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Kabinett
DAC
Prädikatswein
Sekt Austria

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What are the requirements for a wine to be labeled Kabinett in Austria

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Min. 17 degrees KMW+
Min. ABV 13%
Unchaptalized

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What are the categories of Prädikatswein in Austria from lowest to highest minimum must weight

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Spätlese
Auslese
Beerenauslese
Eiswein
Schilferwein (same as previous two)
Trockenbeerenauslese

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What is Strohwein/Schilfwein

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Fully ripe sugar-rich grapes are hung or dried on reed/straw mats for a min. 3 months prior to vinification

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What does ‘Hauersekt’ mean in Austria

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Grower sparkling wine

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What are the three PDO quality tiers for Sekt in Austria

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Sekt Austria PDO
Sekt Austria Reserve PDO
Sekt Austria Grosse Reserve PDO

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What are the requirements for Sekt Austria PDO

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Min. 9 months aging sur lie for traditional method or 6 months for tank method in tank
Grapes must be harvested within a single estate

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What are the requirements for Sekt Austria Reserve PDO

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Min. 18 months sur lie
Must be traditional method
Max. dosage 12 g/L
Village/commune may be designated on label

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What are the requirements for Sekt Austria Grosse Reserve PDO

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Same dosage levels for Sekt Austria Reserve PDO
Min. 36 moths sur lie aging
Single vineyard sites may appear on label

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What are the major varietals for Sekt in Austria

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Grüner Veltliner
Welschriesling
Riesling

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What are the two overarching soil types of Niederösterreich

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Loess
Granite

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What two villages bookened the Wachau

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Spitz
Mautern

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What are the three quality tiers for still wines in Wachau
Gebietsweine Ortswein Riedenwein
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What are the sole two varietals authorized for Riedenwein in Wachau
Riesling Grüner Veltliner
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What are the three stylistic categories set by the Vinea Wachau in Wachau
Steinfeder Federspiel Smaragd
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What is the Vinea Wachau
An organization formed by four producers in the 80s with a commitment to quality origin and purity of wines from the Wachau and also to make ripeness levels on labels more clear to the consumer
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What level of Prädikatswein is Smaradg ripeness comparable too
Spätlese
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Where are most of Wachau's vineyards located
Terraces on the north bank of the Danube river with southern exposure
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What affect does the Pannonian Plain have on Wachau
It brings in warm air
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What are two famous Rieden for Riesling in Spitz (Wachau)
Singerreidel Hochrain
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What is the main soil type of Singerreidel rieden in Wachau
Sandy loam over gneiss
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What is the main soil type of Hochrain rieden in Wachau
Sandy loam over gneiss
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What is the main soil type of Bruck rieden
Slate
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What is the most important single vineyard site in Dürnstein (Wachau)
Ried Kellerberg
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What is the main soil type of Shütt (Wachau)
Deep loess
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What are the two main towns of Kremstal
Stein Krems
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What is the famous soil type of the best single vineyard sites surrounding Stein
Glimmerscheifer (Mica-slate)
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After Gruner Veltliner, what is the most planted varietal in Kremstal
Zwiegelt
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What varietals are authorized in Kremstal DAC
Grüner Veltliner Riesling
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What is the min. ABV for basic Kremstal DAC wine
Min. 12%
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What is the min. ABV for Kremstal DAC single vineyard wine
Min. 12.5%
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What is the min. ABV for Kremstal DAC 'Reserve' wines
Min. 13%
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What is the max. level of RS in g/L for Kremstal DAC Reserve wine
Max. 9 g/L of RS
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What is the main viticultural hub of Kamptal
Langenlois
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What is the soil composition of Langenlois in Kamptal
Gföhl Gneiss and slate under sand and clay
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What soils are red grapes mainly planted on in Kamptal
Sites composed of gravel sand and clay
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What is the Österreichische Traditionsweingüter
An association dedicated to identifying vineyard sites for their distinctiveness and quality Sites are classified as 'erste lage' and soon 'grosse lage'
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What is the Heiligenstein
A 270 million year old massive sandstone vineyard site in Kamptal
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What varietal is the Heiligenstein known for
Riesling
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What are the sole DAC approved varietals of Kamptal
Riesling Grüner Veltliner
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What is wine from varietals other than Riesling and Grüner Veltliner labeled as in Kamptal
Niederösterreich
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What are the sole approved DAC varietals of Traisental
Riesling Grüner Veltliner
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What geologic formation separates Traisental from the Wachau
The Dunkelsteinerwald
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What is the the Dunkelsteinerwald
An extension of the Bohemian Massif in Austria that forms a border between Wachau and Traisental
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Do you often find Botrytis in Traisental
Not typically
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What are the main soil types of Traisental
Limestone Gravel
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In what DAC would you find Reichersdorf
Traisental DAC
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In what DAC would you find Inzersdorf
Traisental DAC
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In what DAC would you fined Grossriedenthal
Wagram DAC
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What three grapes are authorized for single vineyard DAC production in Wagram DAC
Grüner Veltliner Riesling Roter Veltliner
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What is the Premium Weingüter Weinviertel
An association dedicated to lifting the quality and reputation of the Weinviertel region
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What is the dominant varietal in Carnuntum DAC
Zwiegelt
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What are the three authorized varietals for DAC white wine (monovarietal) in Carnuntum
Chardonnay Grüner Veltliner Weissburgunder
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What are the two major red varietals of Carnuntum DAC
Zweigelt Blaufränkisch
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What are the four major white varietals of Thermenregion DAC
Rotgipfler Zierfandler Weissburgunder Chardonnay
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What are the two major red varietals of Thermenregion DAC
Pinot Noir St. Laurent
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In what DAC would you find Baden
Thermenregion DAC
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In what DAC would you find Gumpoldskirchen
Thermenregion DAC
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In what DAC would you find Tattendorf
Thermenregion DAC
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What are the soils of Thermenregion DAC
Clay Loam Brown Earth
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Where is most grapegrowing in Wien
North of the city center on both banks of the Danube
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What factor moderates the vineyards of Wien to reduce frost pressure and persistent summer heat
The Danube
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What affects does the Danube have on the vineyards of Wien
Provides warmth to mitigate spring frosts Provides cooling affect during the warm summers
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What is Gemischter Satz
White blends from Vienna composed of a minimum of 3 varietals, none of which may exceed 50% of the blend
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What is the sole DAC of Vienna
Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC
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What is the hottest region in Austria
Burgenland
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What is the major lake of Burgenland
Lake Neusiedl
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What affect does Lake Neusiedl have on the vineyards of Burgenland
Contributes to the onset of Botrytis Heat reservoir in the summer
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What two major villages in Burgenland are known for Botrytis-influenced sweet wines
Rust Seewinkel
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What are the villages of the Seewinkel sector of Neusiedlersee
Illmitz Apetlon
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What is the primary varietal of Neusiedlersee DAC
Zwiegelt
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What is the most common varietal used for Botrytized wines in Neusiedlersee DAC
Welschriesling
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Who is the major producer known for quality in Neusiedlersee DAC
Kracher
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What is Schilfwein
'Reed wine' - grapes are dried on reed mats for 6-8 weeks following harvest before fermentation
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Where is Leithaberg located in relation to lake Neusiedl
15km inland from the western shore
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What geological feature impacts the style and climate of Leithaberg
The Leitha Mountains
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What is the main red varietal of Leithaberg DAC
Blaufränkisch
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What 3 varietals may compliment Blaufränkisch in Leithaberg DAC
Zwiegelt Pinot Noir St. Laurent
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What is the minimum aging required for Leithaberg DAC red wines
Min. 2 years in oak
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What are the main soil types of Leithaberg DAC
Gneiss Slate Limestone (Leithakalk)
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What are the four major white varietals of Leithaberg DAC
Chardonnay Grüner Veltliner Neuburger Weissburgunder
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What subzone within Leithaberg opted out of the DAC classification and is now categorized as its' own DAC
Rust
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What style of wine is produced in Ruster Ausbruch DAC
Botrytized sweet white wines
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What is the minimum must weight for Ruster Ausbruch DAC
30 degrees KMW (Trockenbeerenauslese)
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What is the min. RS level for Ruster Ausbruch DAC
Min. 45 g/L of RS
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What are the two red varietals of Rosalia DAC
Blaufränkisch Zweigelt
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In what DAC would you find Pöttelsdorf
Rosalia DAC
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What are the soils of Rosalia DAC
Sandy Loam and Fluvial above Loess
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What is unique about the geology of Mittelburgenland
It is a natural ampitheater sheltered on three sides by mountains
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What is the main varietal of Mittelburgenland
Blaufränkisch
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What are the three DAC tiers in Mittelburgenland
Mittelburgenland DAC Mittelburgenland DAC with Ried Mittelburgenland Reserve DAC
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What is the key stylistic difference between Mittelburgenland DAC and Mittelburgenland Reserve DAC
Reserve DAC wines carry noticeable marks of new oak
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What are the main soils of Mittelburgenland DAC
Rich clay Loam
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What is the climate of Eisenberg DAC
Continental with slight Mediterranean influence
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What is Uhudler
A foxy-scented hybrid rosé grape (not vitis vinifera)
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What is the primary varietal in Eisenberg DAC
Blaufränkisch
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Name the unique non-Vinifera varietal found in Heiligenbrunn (village in Eisenberg, Burgenland)
Uhudler
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What is the difference between Eisenberg DAC and Eisenberg DAC Reserve
DAC - Blaufrankisch with min. 12% ABV Reserve - Blaufrankisch with min. 13% ABV and use of oak
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What is the Styria synonym for Chardonnay
Morillon
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What is the most planted varietal in Styria
Sauvignon Blanc
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What are the three winegrowing regions of Styria
Südsteiermark Vulkanland Westeiermark
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What are the principle varietals of Südsteiermark
Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay Riesling
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What is the warmest sub-region of Styria
Vulkanland
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What is the main soil type of Vulkanland
Basalt
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What are some notable varietals of Vulkanland
Welschriesling Weissburgunder Traminer
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What is the main varietal of Weststeiermark
Blauer Wildbacher
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What varietal is Nikolaihof Vinothek known for
Riesling
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What is Edelfaule
Noble Rot in German
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Why is Smaragd more susceptible to Edelfaule than Federspiel
Riper Smaragd grapes are left on vine for longer than Federspiel and are higher in sugar, therefore more susceptible to Noble Rot
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