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What is the most widely planted white grape variety in Austria?

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Grüner Veltliner.

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What is the most widely planted red grape variety in Austria?

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Zweigelt.

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What are the three primary quality classifications in Austria?

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  • Wein
  • Landwein
  • Qualitätswein
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What are the three DAC tiers of Austrian wine?

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  • Gebietswein (regional wine)
  • Ortswein (village wine)
  • Riedenwein (single vineyard wine)
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What is Austria’s wine classification for botrytized sweet wines?

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Prädikatswein, including Auslese, Beerenauslese (BA), Trockenbeerenauslese (TBA), and Eiswein.

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What is the primary soil type in the Wachau?

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Loess and primary rock (gneiss and granite).

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What is the climate of Austria’s wine regions?

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Continental with hot summers, cold winters, and significant diurnal variation.

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What does ‘Trocken’ mean on an Austrian wine label?

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Dry, with residual sugar not exceeding 9 g/L.

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What are the requirements for Qualitätswein in Austria?

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  • Must come from one of Austria’s 26 recognized wine regions
  • Must pass a tasting panel
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What is the purpose of the Austrian Wine Marketing Board (AWMB)?

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To promote Austrian wines and ensure quality standards.

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What are the three primary classification levels in Wachau wines?

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  • Steinfeder
  • Federspiel
  • Smaragd
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What is the alcohol range for Steinfeder wines?

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Up to 11.5%.

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What is the alcohol range for Federspiel wines?

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11.5-12.5%.

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What distinguishes Smaragd wines from Wachau?

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Full-bodied wines with a minimum alcohol of 12.5% and great aging potential.

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What is the primary grape of the Wachau?

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Grüner Veltliner, followed by Riesling.

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What is the significance of Dürnstein in the Wachau?

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A key village producing high-quality Grüner Veltliner and Riesling.

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What is the role of terraces in Wachau viticulture?

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Maximizes sunlight exposure on steep slopes, improving ripeness.

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What distinguishes Riesling from the Wachau compared to Germany?

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Austrian Rieslings are drier, more full-bodied, and have pronounced minerality.

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What is the aging potential of high-quality Smaragd wines?

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10-30 years.

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What is a notable producer in Wachau?

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F.X. Pichler, known for world-class Grüner Veltliner and Riesling.

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What is the primary soil type in Kamptal?

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Loess, sand, and primary rock.

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What are the primary grapes of Kamptal DAC?

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  • Grüner Veltliner
  • Riesling
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What is the alcohol range for Kamptal DAC wines?

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  • Classic wines: minimum 12% alcohol
  • Reserve wines: minimum 13% alcohol
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What distinguishes Riesling from Kamptal compared to Wachau?

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Kamptal Rieslings are typically more aromatic and fruit-driven.

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What is the significance of Heiligenstein in Kamptal?

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A top vineyard producing complex, mineral-driven Rieslings.

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What is the role of loess soils in Kamptal and Kremstal Grüner Veltliner?

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Adds richness and body to the wines.

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What is a notable producer in Kamptal?

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Schloss Gobelsburg, known for elegant Grüner Veltliner and Riesling.

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What distinguishes Kremstal DAC wines?

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Similar to Kamptal, focusing on Grüner Veltliner and Riesling with a balance of minerality and fruit.

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What is the minimum aging requirement for Kremstal Reserve DAC wines?

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Must be released no earlier than March 1 of the year following harvest.

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What is a notable producer in Kremstal?

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Nigl, known for terroir-driven Grüner Veltliner and Riesling.

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What is the primary grape of Weinviertel DAC?

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Grüner Veltliner.

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What distinguishes Weinviertel DAC wines?

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Light, peppery Grüner Veltliners with high acidity.

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What is the alcohol range for Weinviertel DAC wines?

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  • Classic wines: minimum 12% alcohol
  • Reserve wines: minimum 13% alcohol
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What is the role of granite soils in Weinviertel Grüner Veltliner?

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Adds minerality and structure to the wines.

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What is the significance of Wagram in Austrian viticulture?

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Known for loess soils and high-quality Grüner Veltliner.

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What is the primary grape of Traisental DAC?

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  • Grüner Veltliner
  • Riesling
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What is the significance of Burgenland for white wine production?

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Produces aromatic whites, particularly from Pinot Blanc (Weissburgunder) and Chardonnay.

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What distinguishes Styrian Sauvignon Blanc from other regions?

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Crisp, high-acid wines with grassy and mineral-driven profiles.

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What is the primary grape of Leithaberg DAC?

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  • Whites: Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc)
  • Reds: Blaufränkisch
40
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What is a notable producer in Wagram?

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Bernhard Ott, known for organic and biodynamic Grüner Veltliner.

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What is the primary red grape of Burgenland?

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Blaufränkisch.

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What distinguishes Blaufränkisch from Burgenland?

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Medium-bodied reds with red fruit, spice, and vibrant acidity.

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What are the primary styles of Zweigelt in Austria?

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  • Fresh and fruity for early drinking
  • Oak-aged for more structure
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What is the significance of Eisenberg DAC?

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Known for Blaufränkisch with pronounced minerality and spice.

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What distinguishes Leithaberg DAC Blaufränkisch?

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Elegant, structured wines with minerality from limestone soils.

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What is the role of Zweigelt in Burgenland blends?

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Adds fruit and softness, often blended with Blaufränkisch.

47
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What is the significance of Carnuntum DAC?

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A newer DAC focusing on Blaufränkisch and Zweigelt.

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What distinguishes Burgenland reds from Styrian reds?

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Burgenland reds are richer and more structured; Styrian reds are lighter.

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What is the role of Neusiedlersee in Austrian winemaking?

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Produces both sweet wines (from botrytis) and ripe red wines.

50
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What is a notable producer in Burgenland?

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Moric, known for Blaufränkisch wines with exceptional terroir expression.

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What is the primary style of sweet wines from Neusiedlersee?

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Botrytized wines like Beerenauslese (BA) and Trockenbeerenauslese (TBA).

52
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What is the significance of Rust in Austrian winemaking?

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Famous for Ruster Ausbruch, a traditional botrytized sweet wine.

53
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What is the minimum Oechsle for Eiswein in Austria?

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25° KMW (approx. 127° Oechsle).

54
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What distinguishes Austrian Eiswein from Canadian Icewine?

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Austrian Eiswein is typically less sweet, with higher acidity.

55
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What is the minimum Oechsle for Trockenbeerenauslese (TBA) in Austria?

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30° KMW (approx. 150° Oechsle).

56
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What is the role of botrytis in Ruster Ausbruch?

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Concentrates sugars and flavors, creating complex sweet wines.

57
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What is the primary grape for sweet wines in Austria?

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Welschriesling.

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What distinguishes Neusiedlersee DAC wines?

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Focuses on Zweigelt for reds and sweet wines for whites.

59
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What is the aging potential of high-quality Austrian sweet wines?

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20-50 years.

60
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What is a notable producer of Austrian sweet wines?

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Kracher, renowned for its Trockenbeerenauslese wines.

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