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What scandal rocked the Austrian wine scene in 1985?

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Diethylene glycol. A winemaker listed it as a business expense on taxes. Exposed illegal and harmful additives winemakers were using.

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Name the 4 weinbaugebiete of Austria.

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Niederösterreich, Wien, Burgenland, Styria

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Qualitätswein accounts for about how much of Austria’s production?

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2/3rds

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What is Austria’s northernmost wine growing region?

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Weinviertel

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What factors contribute to the long growing season in the Danube climate area? How does this affect the grapes?

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A combination of latitude, altitude, and the influence of warm Pannonian air from the southeast creates big diurnal shifts. The result is a long growing season (harvests in November!) and high physiological ripeness. (Freshness of aromas, full development of phenolic compounds)

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True/False? The Pannonian area is north of Vienna.

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False.

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Describe the climate of Bergland.

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Continental/Atlantic. Favors early-ripening varieties - Chardonnay, Müller Thurgau, Frühroter Veltliner

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A red and white banderole on the capsule indicates what quality level?

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Qualitätswein

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The soils of the Kamptal are largely part of what geological zone?

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Molasse Zone

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What kind of soils characterize the Molasse Zone

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Marine sediments from the Paratethys Sea (ancient shallow ocean), confluence of Kamp, Traisen, and Danube rivers.

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What is the most prevalent type of unconsolidated rock in Kremstal?

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Calcareous loess (calcium-rich wind blown sediments)

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Describe the soils of the Wachau.

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Old, consolidated crystalline rock, usually topped with a thin layer of loess. Gravelly sediments near the river.

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Where are the highest elevation vineyards found in Austria?

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Leithaberg.

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Describe Leitha Limestone.

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Calcareous, consolidated rock rich in marine fossils. Formed from warm, shallow sea that once surrounded Leitha Mountains.

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What is Flysch, and where is it most prominently found?

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A quartz-rich sandstone with marl and clay layers. It’s found in the Wien weinbaugebiete.

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How many white grape varieties are authorized for producing wine in Austria?

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How many red grape varieties are authorized for producing wine in Austria?

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What is the parentage of Blauer Zweigelt?

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St. Laurent and Blaufränkisch

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Blauburger is the offspring of what two grapes?

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Blaufränkisch and Blauer Portugieser

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What does KMW stand for?

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Klosterneuburg Mostwaage - the ripeness scale used in Austria, measured in degrees

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According to the KMW scale, 1 degree represents what sugar/must weight ratio?

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1 gram of sugar per 100 grams of must

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How does the KMW correlate to the Öschle scale?

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1 degree KMW is roughly 5 degrees Öschle

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What is the minimum KMW for Spätlese wines?

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19 degrees

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What is the minimum KMW for Auslese wines?

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21 degrees

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What is Strohwein, and what is the minimum KMW required?
A wine made from grapes that have been air-dried on straw mats, reeds, or lines for a minimum of 3 months; 25 degrees KMW
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True/False: Kabinett does not qualify as a Prädikatswein in Austria.
True. It does however qualify as Qualitätswein
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What requirements must be met for wines labelled as Kabinett?
17 degrees KMW, no chaptalization, no Sußreserve
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What is the minimum KMW for regional DAC wines?
15 degrees
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Austrian "Landwein" can come from what 3 large geographical areas?
Weinland (Niederösterreich, Wien, Burgenland) Bergland (Oberösterreich, Salzburg, Kärnten, Tirol, Vorarlberg) Steierland (Steiermark)
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What is the "amtliche prüfnummer," and what does it signify?
It is the State Control Number, abbreviated oftentimes as AP. Its certifies that the wine has passed official sensory and analytic tests
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How many DAC regions are there in Austria?
9
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Name the DACs of Austria from north to south.
Weinviertel, Kamptal, Kremstal, Traisental, Wiener Gemischter Satz, Neusiedlersee, Leithaberg, Mittelburgenland, Eisenberg
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Both Grüner Veltliner and Riesling are accepted varietals for what 3 DAC regions?
Kamptal, Kremstal, Traisental
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Blaufränkisch is the only permitted varietal for what two DAC regions?
Mittelburgenland, Eisenberg
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What is the only permitted varietal for Neusiedlersee DAC wines?
Zweigelt
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What is the minimum number of different white varieties required for a wine labelled Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC?
3
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True/False: The most prominent variety in Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC wines may not account for more than 50% of the blend.
True
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True/False: The third most prevalent variety in Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC wines may not account for more than 10% of the blend.
False. It must represent a minimum 10% of the blend.
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Name the 3 levels/categories of Sekt "Austrian Qualitätsschaumwein"
Klassik, Reserve, Große Reserve
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Sekt "Klassik" wines must be aged on lees for how long?
Minimum 9 months
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Sekt "Reserve" wines must be aged on lees for how long?
Minimum 18 months
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Sekt "Große Reserve" wines must be aged on lees for how long?
Minimum 30 months
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What is the maximum residual sugar/level of dosage for Sekt Reserve and Große Reserve?
12 grams per liter, Brut
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In the Wachau, what is the minimum KMW for Federspiel, and to what Qualitätswein designation does it correlate?
17 degrees KMW, Kabinett
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In the Wachau, what is the minimum KMW for Smaragd, and to what Pradikat designation does it correlate?
19 degrees KMW, Spätlese
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What is the maximum ABV for Steinfeder wine?
11.5%
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What is the permitted ABV range for Federspiel wines?
11.5%-12.5%
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What is the minimum ABV for Smaragd wines?
12.5%
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What is the objective of the Österreichische Traditionsweingüter?
To classify the top vineyard sides in the Danube region.
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What is Vinea Wachau?
An organization of over 200 producers in the Wachau that agree to a specific code of wine production. They may not: chaptalize, use additives, fractionation, or any method of concentration, and all fruit must be sourced from within the Wachau.
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What is the minimum residual sugar for sweet wines in Austria?
45 grams per liter
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Wines labelled "lieblich" may have no higher than how many grams per liter of residual sugar?
45
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Ausbruch is made in the same style as what other famous sweet wine?
Tokaji; rich, botrytis-affected must is added to less concentrated must
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The term "Ausbruch" can only be applied to wines from what village? All other wines in this style carry what designation?
Rust; Trockenbeernauslese
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What is the maximum RS allowed for Trocken wines in Austria?
9 grams per liter, so long as the TA is not less than 2 grams per liter lower
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What is the maximum RS allowed for Halbtrocken wines in Austria?
18 grams per liter, so long as the TA is not less than 10 grams per liter lower
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Spitz, Weißenkirchen, Unterloiben, and Mautern are all villages in what region?
Wachau
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Name two major vineyards in Weißenkirchen.
Achleiten, Hinter der Burg, Klaus, Hinter Seiber, Steinriegl
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What is arguably the most important vineyard in Mautern?
Silberbichl
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The Singerriedel and Offenberg vineyards are found in what village?
Spitz
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The Klostersatz, Steinertal, Kreutles, and Loibenberg vineyards are found in the area around what two villages?
Unterloiben and Oberloiben
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Name four producers in the Wachau, each based in a different village.
``` Hirtzberger - Spitz an der Donau Prager - Weißenkirchen Emmerich Knoll - Unterloiben F.X. Pichler - Oberloiben Nikolaihof - Mautern ```
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The Silberbichl vineyard is shared between what two webinbaugebiete?
Wachau, Kremstal
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The Silberbichl vineyard is part of what village in Kremstal?
Furth
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Who produces "M" and "Unendlich"?
F.X. Pichler
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The Hochrain and Kollmütz vineyards are located nearest what village?
Wösendorf
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Name a winery and well known vineyard from Palt in Kremstal.
Malat; Steinbühel
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Name two famous vineyards in Zöbing.
Gaisberg, Kogelberg, Heiligenstein
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What saint graces the labels of Emmerich Knoll's wines?
Saint Urban, the patron of winemakers and vineyards
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True/False: Knoll encourages malolactic fermentation.
False. It is purposefully blocked.
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True/False: Loibenberg is one of the warmest sites in the Wachau.
True, because of the southern exposure and granite/gneiss soils
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Who is the winemaker for Knoll?
Emmerich Knoll III
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Who is the winemaker for Prager?
Toni (Anton) Bodenstein
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How does Prager carry out fermentation for their wines?
Native yeasts in temperature controlled tanks. The grapes are de-stemmed and macerated with skins for up to 15 hours
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Who is currently in control of F.X. Pichler?
Lucas Pichler, son of Franz Xaver Pichler
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In what village of the Wachau is F.X. Pichler located?
Oberloiben
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Which is the dominant production of F.X. Pichler: Smaragd or Federspiel?
Smaragd (80%), Federspiel accounts for 20% of production
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What was the first vintage for F.X. Pichler's "M"?
1991
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What was the first vintage for "Unendlich"?
1998
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What was the first Austrian winery to be certified biodynamic by Demeter? In what year?
Nikolaihof, 1998
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What varietal is Pichler's "M"?
Grüner Veltliner
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What varietal is Pichler's "Unendlich"?
Riesling
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Nikolaihof is based in what village?
Mautern
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Mautern is located on the northern / southern banks of the Danube.
Southern
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What size casks are used for Nikolaihof's Vinothek label?
3,000 liter
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Who is the winemaker Nikolaihof?
Nikolaus Klaus
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Hirtzberger is located in what village in the Wachau?
Spitz an der Donau
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Is Spitz an der Donau located on the east or west end of the Wachau?
Western end
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Name 3 important vineyards in Spitz an der Donau.
Axpoint, Singerriedel, Offenberg, Setzberg, Bruck, Rotes Tor
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Weingut Nigl is located in what region of the Niederösterreich?
Kremstal
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True/False: Nigl only uses estate-grown fruit.
False. Nigl uses both estate and purchased fruit. The purchased fruit is used for entry level bottlings
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Nigl's Grüner Veltliner Piri comes from vines in what vineyard?
Senftenberger Piri; best grapes from old vines at the top of the slope
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What's unique about Weingut Stadt Krems?
It's owned by a municipality, not a private entity
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Weinguts Schloss Gobelsburg, Bründlmayer, and Hiedler are all located in what region of the Niederösterreich?
Kamptal
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Who is the winemaker for Schloss Gobelsburg?
Michael Moosbrugger
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With whom did Moosbrugger study winemaking?
Willi Bründlmayer
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What winemaker is known for transporting wine through the winery via barrel instead of mechanical pumps?
Schloss Gobelsburg
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What are some characteristics of Gobelsburg's "Tradition" bottlings?
Native yeast fermentation, no temperature control, 2,500 liter (25 hl) Manhartsberg oak casks
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In what village is Bründlmayer located?
Langenlois
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What soils characterize Zöbinger Heiligenstein?
Sandstone
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Where is Langenlois in relation to Vienna?
70km to the northwest
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What is the minimum amount of time that Bründlmayer's sparkling wines spend on lees? What level does that correspond to for Sekt Austrian Qualitätsschaumwein?
18 months; Reserve
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Spätrot is a synonym for what white grape?
Zierfandler
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In what region would you find Spätrot-Rotgipfler?
Thermenregion
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Spätrot-Rotgipfler is a blended from what two grapes?
Zierfandler | Rotgipfler
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What grape is used to produce Schilcher?
Blauer Wildbacher
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In what region is Schilcher produced?
Weststeiermark
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Give two synonyms for Blaufränkisch.
Lemberger | Kékfrankos
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Which is the only DAC for both red and white wines? What grapes are permitted?
Leithaberg | Blaufränkisch, Weißburgunder, Chardonnay, Grüner Veltliner, Neuberger

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