Austria

Question 1

Austria climate

Answer 1

• Continental Climate but different microclimates on
  different fronts.
• Main moderators are the Danube River, Lake Neusiedl,
  Pannonian Plain, and Adriatic winds from the South.
• Lake Neusiedl – fog cause noble rots

Question 2

Austria grapes 1

Answer 2

Question 3

Austria grapes 2

Answer 3

Question 4

Austria wine must weight classification

Answer 4

Question 5

Wachau wine classfication

Answer 5

• Steinfeder <= 11.5% abv
• Federspiel 11.5% - 12.5% abv
• Smaragd >=12.5% abv

Question 6

Austrian Sekt

Answer 6

• Austrian Sekt
  No PDO, can be produced from any of the 40 permitted grape varieties
  Base wine or grapes from Austria
  No minimum aging
• Austrian Sekt PDO g.U
  Grapes must be harvested from a single state
  9 months on lees traditionally, 6 months if tank method
• Austrian Sekt PDO Reserve
  Grapes from a single state and pressed
  Hand harvested
  18mths on lees ONLY with traditional method
  Maximum 12g dosage
• Austrian Sekt PDO Grosse Reserve
  All the same as Reserve
  36mths on lees ONLY with traditional method
  Maximum 50% press yield

Question 7

Austria wine map

Answer 7

Question 8

Niederösterreich (Lower Austria)

Answer 8

9 regions: Weinvertel,(Vienna North), Carnuntum, Thermenregion and Wiener Gemischter Satz (Vienna South), Kamptal, Kremstal, Wachau, Wagram, Traisental (Danube)

Question 9

Weinvertel DAC

Answer 9

Largest DAC
DAC only for Gruner
Large area however – different microclimates. East and South are more whites whereas North and Northwest are more red xinclined

Question 10

Kamptal, Kremstal and Traisental DAC

Answer 10

• All 3 DAC for Gruner and Riesling
• Kamptal and Kremstal have ÖTW (Österreichische Traditionsweingüter) where they follow a tier system of Gebetswein (Regional) Wine, Ortswein (Village) and Riedenwein (Single Vineyard)
• Popular Kremstal Rieds are Pffafenberg (Priest Hill), Hund and Kögl (known for mica slate soils called glimmerschiefer)
• Popular Kampatal Rieds are Heiligenstein (Hell Stone), Gaisberg, Loiserberg and Lämm(Lamb)
• Traisental popular for heurigen – local pubs serving fresh young wines, easy to drink from nearby growers

Question 11

Wachau DAC

Answer 11

• DAC for Gruner Veltliner and Riesling at the Riedenwein level
• Steinfeder <= 11.5% abv, 15 KMW
• Federspiel 11.5% - 12.5% abv, 17 KMW
• Smaragd >=12.5% abv, 19 KMW
• Famous Rieden include Achleiten, Hochrain (high Rain)

Question 12

Wagram DAC

Answer 12

DAC for Gruner Veltliner, Riesling and Roter (Red) Veltliner at the Riedenwein level

Question 13

Carnuntum DAC

Answer 13

• Only region in Lower Austria where red grapes lead. Significantly warmer.
• DAC for Zweigelt and Blaufrankisch. Whites are Gruner, Chardonnay and Weissburgunder(Pinot Blanc)

Question 14

Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC

Answer 14

• multi-variety blends in the Vienna region, Gruner, Chard, Neuberger, Riesling, Pinot, Traminer etc. >20
• Requires a minimum of 3 wines each not exceeding 50% and not less than 10% if three varieties are used

Question 15

Thermenregion DAC (2023)

Answer 15

• White wine is prominent in the north – Anniger
  Hill slopes for whites Rotgipfler and Zierfandler (Spatrot).
• Southern Thermenregion is a bit flatter and more gravelly, more suited to Pinot Noir and St Laurent

Question 16

Burgenland

Answer 16

6 regions: Eisenberg, Lethiaberg, Mittelburgunland, Rosalia, Ruster Ausbruch, Neusiedlersee DAC

Question 17

Neusiedlersee DAC

Answer 17

• Largest and warmest region in Burgenland.
• DAC for Zweigelt and SWEET spatlese and auslese wines from Welschriesling, Riesling and Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc).

Question 18

Lethiaberg DAC

Answer 18

• Borders Thermenregion and Carnuntum. The mixture of hills and plains allows for different things to be grown.
• DAC for 85% min Blaufrankisch, Whites are Gruner, Chardonnay, Weissburgunder and Neuberger.

Question 19

Ruster Ausbruch DAC

Answer 19

• Located within Lethiaberg and got its DAC in 2020
• DAC covers Botrytized grapes from Weiss, Chard, Muskateller, Grau, Furmint. Min must of 30 KMW and RS of 45g/l

Question 20

Rosalia DAC

Answer 20

• In between Lethiaberg and Mittelburgenland
• DAC for Blaufrankisch and Zweigelt and Rosé made from both. Only DAC for Rosé and can be made from any grapes permitted for Qualitatswein

Question 21

Mittelburgenland DAC

Answer 21

• A warm dry region, enclosed by hills
• DAC for 100% Blaufrankisch, with a grading system for Reserve wines which must be matured for 1yr in oak

Question 22

Eisenberg DAC

Answer 22

• Formerly known as Sudburgenland. Mediterranean with quite a bit of rain.
• DAC for 100% Blaufrankisch, with a grading system for Reserve wines which must be matured for 1yr in oak

Question 23

Steiermark

Answer 23

3 regions: Südsteiermark, West Steiermark, Vulkanland Steiermark DAC

Question 24

Südsteiermark DAC

Answer 24

• Use similar 3 tier system of Gebietswein, Ortswein, Riedenwein
• DAC of 8 permitted varieties for white (Welschriesling, Weissburgunder, Morillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Muskateller, Grauburgunder and Traminer)
• Some famous villages – Kitzeck im Sausal – top tier Riesling from the highest and steepest vineyards in Styria

Question 25

Vulkanland Steiermark DAC

Answer 25

• Warmest of Styria’s 3 regions
• DAC of 8 permitted varieties for white (Welschriesling, Weissburgunder..etc

Question 26

Weststeiermark DAC

Answer 26

• Blauer Wildbacher making Schilcher Rosé
• Apart from Blauer Wildbacher, a DAC of 8 permitted varieties for white – Welschriesling, Weissburgunder and …etc

Question 27

Famous Producers &
Wines 1

Answer 27

Question 28

Famous Producers &
Wines 2

Answer 28