Austria

Question 1

Name Styria’s 3 DACs from east to west

Answer 1

Weststeiermark, Südsteiermark, and Vulkanland Steiermark

Question 2

What is the style required for Schilcher in Weststeiermark?

Answer 2

Rosés made from Blauer Wildbacher. Existed as DAC in 2017 vintage only.

Question 3

What Südsteiermark village is home to the highest and steepest vineyards in Styria? What is it known for?

Answer 3

Kitzeck-Sausal. Known for exemplary Riesling planted on slate and schist.

Question 4

First and second most cultivated varieties in Styria?

Answer 4

Sauvignon Blanc and Welschriesling

Question 5

When were Styria DACs delineared?

Answer 5

2018

Question 6

What are the 3 levels of System of Origin Steiermark?

Answer 6

Base– Gebietswein, regional wine
Middle– Ortswein, village wines or a cluster of villages indicated by hyphen on the label
Top– Reidenwein, single vineyard wines

Question 7

What are the hierarchy levels in STK wines?

Answer 7

Erste STK Ried- premier cru
Grosse STK Ried- grand cru

Question 8

What is the stylistic difference between “klassik” and “lagen” in Styria?

Answer 8

Klassik– youthful and often fermented in stainless steel with minimal lees influence and blocked malo
Lagen (single vineyard)- more complex and full-bodied, experience barrel age (new or neutral), skin contact, extended lees aging, and/or malo

Question 9

What is the Schmecke das Leben group in Styria?

Answer 9

Young community of natural wine producers experimenting with ambient ferments, orange wine, and minimal to no additions