Austria

Question 1

Which Austrian wine region is known for producing some of the world’s finest “Trockenbeerenauslese” sweet wines?

Answer 1

Burgenland (specifically, Neusiedlersee)

Question 2

Which Austrian wine region is most famous for producing Blaufränkisch?

Answer 2

Mittelburgenland

Question 3

What is unique about the classification system of Wachau wines (Steinfeder, Federspiel, Smaragd)?

Answer 3

It is based on natural alcohol levels and ripeness, with Steinfeder being the lightest and Smaragd the richest.

Question 4

Where are some of Austria’s most renowned Grüner Veltliner vineyards located: Kamptal or Carnuntum?

Answer 4

Kamptal

Question 5

Which Austrian winery was the first to receive 100 Parker points for one of its wines?

Answer 5

Weingut Kracher (for “Grande Cuvée TBA No. 6 Nouvelle Vague 1998”)

Question 6

Which Austrian red grape is a cross between Blaufränkisch and St. Laurent?

Answer 6

Zweigelt

Question 6

Which Austrian wine region is home to the famous “Heiligenstein” vineyard, known for producing exceptional Rieslings?

Answer 6

Kamptal

Question 6

What makes Ruster Ausbruch wine special?

Answer 6

It is a rare botrytized sweet wine that blends dried and fresh grapes, unique to Rust in Burgenland.

Question 7

Which red grape varieties are allowed in the Leithaberg DAC?

Answer 7

Blaufränkisch (single varietal) and blends with up to 15% Zweigelt, St. Laurent, or Pinot Noir

Question 8

Which Austrian wine region is home to the famous “Achleiten” vineyard, known for its world-class white wines?

Answer 8

Wachau