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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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9
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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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12
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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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17
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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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24
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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

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Gebietsweine
Ortswein
Riedenwein

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What are the sole two varietals authorized for Riedenwein in Wachau

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Riesling
Grüner Veltliner

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What are the three stylistic categories set by the Vinea Wachau in Wachau

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Steinfeder
Federspiel
Smaragd

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What is the Vinea Wachau

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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

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Spätlese

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Where are most of Wachau’s vineyards located

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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

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It brings in warm air

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32
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What are two famous Rieden for Riesling in Spitz (Wachau)

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Singerreidel
Hochrain

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What is the main soil type of Singerreidel rieden in Wachau

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Sandy loam over gneiss

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What is the main soil type of Hochrain rieden in Wachau

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Sandy loam over gneiss

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What is the main soil type of Bruck rieden

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Slate

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What is the most important single vineyard site in Dürnstein (Wachau)

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Ried Kellerberg

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What is the main soil type of Shütt (Wachau)

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Deep loess

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What are the two main towns of Kremstal

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Stein
Krems

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39
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What is the famous soil type of the best single vineyard sites surrounding Stein

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Glimmerscheifer (Mica-slate)

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After Gruner Veltliner, what is the most planted varietal in Kremstal

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Zwiegelt

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What varietals are authorized in Kremstal DAC

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Grüner Veltliner
Riesling

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What is the min. ABV for basic Kremstal DAC wine

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Min. 12%

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What is the min. ABV for Kremstal DAC single vineyard wine

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Min. 12.5%

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What is the min. ABV for Kremstal DAC ‘Reserve’ wines

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Min. 13%

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What is the max. level of RS in g/L for Kremstal DAC Reserve wine

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Max. 9 g/L of RS

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What is the main viticultural hub of Kamptal

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Langenlois

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What is the soil composition of Langenlois in Kamptal

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Gföhl Gneiss and slate under sand and clay

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What soils are red grapes mainly planted on in Kamptal

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Sites composed of gravel sand and clay

49
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What is the Österreichische Traditionsweingüter

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An association dedicated to identifying vineyard sites for their distinctiveness and quality

Sites are classified as ‘erste lage’ and soon ‘grosse lage’

50
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What is the Heiligenstein

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A 270 million year old massive sandstone vineyard site in Kamptal

51
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What varietal is the Heiligenstein known for

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Riesling

52
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What are the sole DAC approved varietals of Kamptal

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Riesling
Grüner Veltliner

53
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What is wine from varietals other than Riesling and Grüner Veltliner labeled as in Kamptal

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Niederösterreich

54
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What are the sole approved DAC varietals of Traisental

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Riesling
Grüner Veltliner

55
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What geologic formation separates Traisental from the Wachau

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The Dunkelsteinerwald

56
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What is the the Dunkelsteinerwald

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An extension of the Bohemian Massif in Austria that forms a border between Wachau and Traisental

57
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Do you often find Botrytis in Traisental

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Not typically

58
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What are the main soil types of Traisental

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Limestone
Gravel

59
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In what DAC would you find Reichersdorf

A

Traisental DAC

60
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In what DAC would you find Inzersdorf

A

Traisental DAC

61
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In what DAC would you fined Grossriedenthal

A

Wagram DAC

62
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What three grapes are authorized for single vineyard DAC production in Wagram DAC

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Grüner Veltliner
Riesling
Roter Veltliner

63
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What is the Premium Weingüter Weinviertel

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An association dedicated to lifting the quality and reputation of the Weinviertel region

64
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What is the dominant varietal in Carnuntum DAC

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Zwiegelt

65
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What are the three authorized varietals for DAC white wine (monovarietal) in Carnuntum

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Chardonnay
Grüner Veltliner
Weissburgunder

66
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What are the two major red varietals of Carnuntum DAC

A

Zweigelt
Blaufränkisch

67
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What are the four major white varietals of Thermenregion DAC

A

Rotgipfler
Zierfandler
Weissburgunder
Chardonnay

68
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What are the two major red varietals of Thermenregion DAC

A

Pinot Noir
St. Laurent

69
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In what DAC would you find Baden

A

Thermenregion DAC

70
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In what DAC would you find Gumpoldskirchen

A

Thermenregion DAC

71
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In what DAC would you find Tattendorf

A

Thermenregion DAC

72
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What are the soils of Thermenregion DAC

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Clay
Loam
Brown Earth

73
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Where is most grapegrowing in Wien

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North of the city center on both banks of the Danube

74
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What factor moderates the vineyards of Wien to reduce frost pressure and persistent summer heat

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The Danube

75
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What affects does the Danube have on the vineyards of Wien

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Provides warmth to mitigate spring frosts
Provides cooling affect during the warm summers

76
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What is Gemischter Satz

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White blends from Vienna composed of a minimum of 3 varietals, none of which may exceed 50% of the blend

77
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What is the sole DAC of Vienna

A

Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC

78
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What is the hottest region in Austria

A

Burgenland

79
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What is the major lake of Burgenland

A

Lake Neusiedl

80
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What affect does Lake Neusiedl have on the vineyards of Burgenland

A

Contributes to the onset of Botrytis
Heat reservoir in the summer

81
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What two major villages in Burgenland are known for Botrytis-influenced sweet wines

A

Rust
Seewinkel

82
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What are the villages of the Seewinkel sector of Neusiedlersee

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Illmitz
Apetlon

83
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What is the primary varietal of Neusiedlersee DAC

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Zwiegelt

84
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What is the most common varietal used for Botrytized wines in Neusiedlersee DAC

A

Welschriesling

85
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Who is the major producer known for quality in Neusiedlersee DAC

A

Kracher

86
Q

What is Schilfwein

A

‘Reed wine’ - grapes are dried on reed mats for 6-8 weeks following harvest before fermentation

87
Q

Where is Leithaberg located in relation to lake Neusiedl

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15km inland from the western shore

88
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What geological feature impacts the style and climate of Leithaberg

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The Leitha Mountains

89
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What is the main red varietal of Leithaberg DAC

A

Blaufränkisch

90
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What 3 varietals may compliment Blaufränkisch in Leithaberg DAC

A

Zwiegelt
Pinot Noir
St. Laurent

91
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What is the minimum aging required for Leithaberg DAC red wines

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Min. 2 years in oak

92
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What are the main soil types of Leithaberg DAC

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Gneiss
Slate
Limestone (Leithakalk)

93
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What are the four major white varietals of Leithaberg DAC

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Chardonnay
Grüner Veltliner
Neuburger
Weissburgunder

94
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What subzone within Leithaberg opted out of the DAC classification and is now categorized as its’ own DAC

A

Rust

95
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What style of wine is produced in Ruster Ausbruch DAC

A

Botrytized sweet white wines

96
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What is the minimum must weight for Ruster Ausbruch DAC

A

30 degrees KMW (Trockenbeerenauslese)

97
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What is the min. RS level for Ruster Ausbruch DAC

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Min. 45 g/L of RS

98
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What are the two red varietals of Rosalia DAC

A

Blaufränkisch
Zweigelt

99
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In what DAC would you find Pöttelsdorf

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Rosalia DAC

100
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What are the soils of Rosalia DAC

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Sandy Loam and Fluvial above Loess

101
Q

What is unique about the geology of Mittelburgenland

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It is a natural ampitheater sheltered on three sides by mountains

102
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What is the main varietal of Mittelburgenland

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Blaufränkisch

103
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What are the three DAC tiers in Mittelburgenland

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Mittelburgenland DAC
Mittelburgenland DAC with Ried
Mittelburgenland Reserve DAC

104
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What is the key stylistic difference between Mittelburgenland DAC and Mittelburgenland Reserve DAC

A

Reserve DAC wines carry noticeable marks of new oak

105
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What are the main soils of Mittelburgenland DAC

A

Rich clay
Loam

106
Q

What is the climate of Eisenberg DAC

A

Continental with slight Mediterranean influence

107
Q

What is Uhudler

A

A foxy-scented hybrid rosé grape (not vitis vinifera)

108
Q

What is the primary varietal in Eisenberg DAC

A

Blaufränkisch

109
Q

Name the unique non-Vinifera varietal found in Heiligenbrunn (village in Eisenberg, Burgenland)

A

Uhudler

110
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What is the difference between Eisenberg DAC and Eisenberg DAC Reserve

A

DAC - Blaufrankisch with min. 12% ABV
Reserve - Blaufrankisch with min. 13% ABV and use of oak

111
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What is the Styria synonym for Chardonnay

A

Morillon

112
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What is the most planted varietal in Styria

A

Sauvignon Blanc

113
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What are the three winegrowing regions of Styria

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Südsteiermark
Vulkanland
Westeiermark

114
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What are the principle varietals of Südsteiermark

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Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Riesling

115
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What is the warmest sub-region of Styria

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Vulkanland

116
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What is the main soil type of Vulkanland

A

Basalt

117
Q

What are some notable varietals of Vulkanland

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Welschriesling
Weissburgunder
Traminer

118
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What is the main varietal of Weststeiermark

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Blauer Wildbacher

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