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1
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When was the first TBA production recorded in Austria

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1526

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2
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Who invented hockulture wire trellising system

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Dr. Lenz Moser III

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3
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Which chemical was added to Austrian wines in 1985

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Diethylene Glycol (antifreeze)

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What are the 4 weinbaugabiete of Austria

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Niederosterreich
Wien
Burgunland
Steiermark

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5
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Which is the most planted grape variety in Austria

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Gruner Veltliner

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What are the two synonyms of Chardonnay in Austria

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Morillon
Feinburgunder

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7
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Which grapes were crossed to produce Zwiegelt

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Blaufrankisch X St. Laurent

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Which grapes were crossed to make Blauberger

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Blauer Portugieser X Blaufrankisch

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What are the three quality levels of Austrian wines

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Wein
Landwein
Qualitatswein

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10
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What indicates a qualitatswein in Austria

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Inclusion of red and white bandrole on capsule
State control number (Prufnummer)

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11
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What are the requirements for Qualitatswein in Austria

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Must be produced in either one of the 4 weinbaugabiete or 17 regions of Austria
May be produced from one or more of the 40 permitted grapes
Must pass a tasting Panel
Must pass the chemical analysis

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12
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What are the requirements for Wein in Austria

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May carry vintage and varietal on the label
May not show a statement of origin smaller than Osterreich

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What are the requirements for Landwein in Austria

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Made from one or more of the 40 permitted varieties
Must be labelled by one of the three weinbauregionens

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14
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What are the 3 weinbauregionens of Austria

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Weinland
Steierland
Bergland

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15
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Which Weinbaugabiete does the weinbauregionen Weinland covers

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Niederosterreich
Burgunland
Wien

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16
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Which areas does Bergand cover

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Vineyard land scattered throughout the mountainous parts of Austria, except the four weinbaugabiete

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17
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What is the maximum permitted yield in Austria

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10000 kg/ha/75 h/ha
65.7 hl/ha for DAC regions

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18
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What are the two subdivisions of Qualitatswein in Austria

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Pradikatswein
DAC (Districtus Austriae Controllatus)

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19
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What is the minimum alcohol required for Pradikatswein in Austria

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5%

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20
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What are the minimum must weight and alcohol requiremets for Wein, Landwein and Qualitatswein

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Wein - 10.7 KMW - 8.5% alc
Landwein - 14 KMW - 8.5% alc
Qualitatswein - 15 KMW - 9% alc

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21
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What is Bergwein

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Wein may be called a bergwein if the vineyard slope exceeds 26%

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22
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What is special about Kabinett catagory in Austria

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Not the starter rung for Pradikatswein
No Chaptalisation or Sussreserve permitted
Max 9g/l RS
17 KMW
Max 13% alc permitted

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23
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What are the corresponding must weights for Pradikatswein in Austria

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Spaetlese - 19KMW
Auslese - 21KMW
BA - 25KMW
Eiswein - 25KMW
Strohwein/Schilfwein - 25KMW
Ausbruch - 30KMW
TBA - 30KMW

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24
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What is the difference between Perlwein and Schaumwein in Austria

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Perlwein - semi sparkling - between 1 - 2.5 ATM
Schaumwein - sparkling - at least 3 ATM

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25
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What does Reserve mean on an Austrian label

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Min 13% alc
White wine to be released on March 15 of following year
Red wines to be released on Nov 1 of following year

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26
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What is Strohwein

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A dried grape wine of at least BA ripeness

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27
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What is Ausbruch

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A speciality sweet wine from free city of Rust
Min 30 KMW

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28
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What are two kinds of Sekt in Austria

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Austrian Sekt
Austrian Sekt with PDO

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29
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What are the quality levels of Austrian Sekt with PDO

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Klassik
Reserve
Grosse Reserve

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30
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How is normal Austrian sekt differentiated from Austrian Sekt with PDO

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Austrian sekt with PDO will carry the official seal on the capsule with words “Geschutzer Ursprung, Geprufte Qualitate”

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31
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What is the minimum ageing on the lees required for different Austrian Sekt PDO wines

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Klassik - 9 months
Reserve - 18 months
Grosse reserve - 36 months

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32
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What are the permitted harvest and production methods for Austrian Sekt with PDO quality

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Klassic - any method (tank/transfer or traditional) hand or machine both acceptable
Reserve & Grosse Reserve - traditional method, hand harvest

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33
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What are the restrictions on origin of Austrian sekt with PDO

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Klassic - in one of the federal states
Reserve - in one of the federal states
Grosse reserve - Single wine village within a federal state

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34
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What is Hauersekt

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Grower/producer sekt - must list the village/vineyard, grape variety and vintage

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35
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What are the max permitted sugar levels in Austrian sekt PDO

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Klassic - any style permitted
Reserve and Grosse Reserve - upto 12 g/l
Only Brut, Extra Brut and Brut Nature styles permitted

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36
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What are the 8 regions in Niederosterreich

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Carnuntum
Weinviertel
Wagram
Kamptal
Kremstal
Traisental
Thermenregion
Wachau

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37
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Which regions of Niederosterreich do not have DAC status

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All have DAC status, none left

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38
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Which are the 6 regions part of Burgenland

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Neusiedlersee
Eisenberg
Laithaberg
Rosalia
Mittelburgenland
Ruster Ausbruch

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39
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What are the regions of Steiermark

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Sudsteiermark
Vulkanland
Weststeiermark

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40
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What is the DAC of Wien called

A

Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC

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41
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What are the famous vineyards in Wien

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Bisamberg
Nussberg
Kahlenberg
Georgenberg

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42
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Which European capital city has vineyards within city limits

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Vienna

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43
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What is heuriger

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A nouveau wine consumed in city taverns of Vienna.

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44
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What is Sturm

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A half fermented sparkling grape juice - usually accompanies harvest time meals

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45
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What is Weiner Gemischter Satz

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A blend of at least 3 white varieties. No single variety over 50% and at least 10% each.
Must be trocken in style, unless a single vineyard designated wine

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46
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Which region in Austria was earlier called Sud-ost Steiermark

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Vulkanland

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47
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What are the main grapes in Vulkanland Steiermark

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Welschriesling
Weissburgunder
Traminer

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48
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What was Schilcherland DAC

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It was a DAC for rose wine produced from Blaueur Wildbacher, an ancient grape.
Now it is absorbed into Weststeiermark DAC

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49
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What is “System of Origin Steiermark”

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It is a three tiered quality pyramid system
Regional wine
Ortswein
Riedenwein

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50
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Name few key producers of Sudsteiermark

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Tement
Polz
Sattlerhof

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51
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Name major villages of Sudsteiermark

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Ktzeck - Sausal
Eichberg
Gamlitz
Ehrenhauser

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52
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Name two well known Rieden of Tement

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Zieregg and Grassnitzberg

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53
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What different styles of Schilcherwein are permitted

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Must say Schilcher Klassik on the label
Rose - Still, Frizzante or sparkling

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54
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Name few key producers of Weststeiermark

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Franz Strohmeier
Langmann
Jobstl

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55
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What kind of climate is found in Niederosterreich

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Pannonian plain affecting continental climate. Hot dry summers and severe winters
Most subregions around the Danube river creating some moderating effect

56
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Which rivers flow through Kamptal, Kremstal and Traisental

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Kamp, Krems and Traisen
All tributeries of Danube river

57
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What does Ried on a Austrian label indicate

A

The wine comes from a top vineyard site

58
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What is Osterreichen Traditionalweinguter

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An association of producers which is declassifying top sites as erste lage
Only Riesling and gruner are allowed to carry the logo
No legal status yet

59
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Which was the first DAC in Austria

A

Weinviertel

60
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Which grapes are authorised for DAC wines in Weinviertel

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Only Gruner Veltliner

61
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What is expected taste profile of Wienviertel DAC

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Klassic GV : Fruity, spicy and peppery - no botrytis, no wood
Reserve GV: Subtle botrytis and wood notes acceptable

62
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What are the min alcohol and max sugar permitted in Weinviertel DAC

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Klassik: 12% and 6 g/l max
Reserve: 13% and Trocken (Max 9g/l if TA within 2 g/l of RS)

63
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Name key producer for Weinviertel

A

Pfaffl

64
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Name key Villages of Kamptal with famous vineyards

A

Engabrunner : Stein
Kammern: Gaisberg, Grub, Lamm
Langenlois: Dechant, Loiserberg, Spiegel, Steinmassel
Zobing: Heiligenstein, Gaisberg, Kogelberg

65
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What are the min alcohol permitted for Kamptal wines

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Kamptal DAC - 11.5%
Kamptal Ortswein - 12%
Kamptal Reidenwien: 12.5%
Reserve - 13%

66
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Name key producers of Kamptal

A

Schloss Gobelsberg
Brundlmeyer
Brandl
Hirsch
Heidler

67
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What kind of soils are found in Kamptal

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Loess, Clay and loam near river
Thin topsoil with Gneiss and mica Schist on slopes

68
Q

Name some famous vineyards in Langenlois

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Dechant
Steinmassl
Loiserberg
Spiegel

69
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Where is Lamm vineyard located

A

Kammern village of Kamptal

70
Q

Where is Heiligenstein vineyard located

A

Zobing Village in Kamptal

71
Q

Which grapes are permitted in Kamptal, Kremstal and Traisental DAC wines

A

Gruner Veltliner
Riesling

72
Q

Name few key producers of Kremstal

A

Nigl
Salomon Undhof
Stadt Krems
Malat

73
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Name key villages and vineyards in Kremstal

A

Gedersdorf - Spiegel
Rohrendorf - Gebling
Stein - Pfaffenberg
Krems - Marthal

74
Q

Which famous producer has key vineyards in Stein

A

Solomon Undhof
Pfaffenberg, Hund and Kogl

75
Q

Name key producers in Traisental DAC

A

Markus Huber
Ludwig Neumayer

76
Q

Which three rivers flow through Wachau

A

Melk
Krems
Danube

77
Q

What wines are permitted in Wachau DAC

A

Both White and red for gabietswien
Ortswine and Rieden wien are only white

78
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What are the key climatic and geographic features of Wachau

A

Located between Melk and Krems rivers on the bank of Danube
Continental climate, high diurnal difference
Cool northern winds in summer
Terraced vineyards like Mosel

79
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What kinds of soils are found in Wachau

A

Loess and Gneiss with alluvial sand near river

80
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What are the catagories of classification used by Vinea Wachau for wines

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Steinfeder - a local grass found in vineyards
Federspiel - a falconer’s tool
Smaragd - an emerald lizard found in vineyards

81
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What are the KMW & alcohol restrictions for Wachau wines

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Steinfeder - 15KMW - max 11.5% alc
Federspiel - 17KMW - between 11.5 to 12.5% alc
Smaragd - 19KMW - min 12.5% alc

82
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What is Vinea Wachau

A

An organisation of Wachau estates sworn to uphold the tenets of natural winemaking as per codex Wachau
It’s members control 90% of the vineyards in Wachau

83
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What are the key tenets of Codex Wachau

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No additives - like chaptalisation, acidification
No aromatisation - including new barriques
No franctionalisation - like dealcoholisation

84
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List few key producers of Wachau

A

Emmerich Knoll
Franz Hirtzberger
Rudi Pichler
Leo Alzinger
Prager
Nicolaihof

85
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Name major villages and vineyards of Wachau

A

Viessling - Bruck, Kalkofen, Schon
Spitz - Offenberg, Setzberg, Burgberg
Weissenkirchen - Achleiten, Klauss
Wosendorf - Kollmutz, Hochrain
Durnstein - Hollerin, Kellerberg
Unter/Ober Loiben - Loibenberg, Schutt, Muhlpoint, Klostersatz, Steinertal

86
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What was the former name of Wagram

A

Donauland (It included Traisental as well)

87
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Which grape is the speciality of Wagram

A

Roter Veltliner - unrelated to GV, a red grape produced as white wine

88
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Which famous institute is based in Wagram

A

Klosterneuberg

89
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Name few key producers of Wagram

A

Stift Klosterneuberg
Bernhardt Ott
Wimmer Czerny
Leth

90
Q

Which Niederosterreich region focus on red wines mainly

A

Carnuntum

91
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What are the grapes permitted to make single variety wines in Carnuntum

A

White: GV, Weissburgunder, Chardonnay
Reds: Zwiegelt, Blaufrankish (100% in single varietal wines)

92
Q

Name few key producers in Carnuntum

A

Gerhard Markowitsch
Glatzer

93
Q

Which rare white grapes are grown in Thermenregion

A

Rotgipfler
Zierfandler

94
Q

What is Spatrot - Rotgipfler

A

A blend of Rotgipfler and Zierfandler produced in thermenregion

95
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What kind of soils are found in Thermenregion

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Clay, sandy Loam and Brown earth

96
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Name a highly regarded producer of Thermenregion

A

Johanneshof Reinisch

97
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What wines are permitted in Thermenregion DAC

A

Both white and red, rose not permitted.

98
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Name key villages of Thermenregion

A

Baden, Gumpoldskirchen

99
Q

What climate do you find in Burgunland

A

Hot continental, Pannonian climate
Cooling influence of Neusiedlersee

100
Q

Which is the first DAC to allow both red and white wines

A

Leithaberg

101
Q

What are the DAC stipulations on new oak in Mittelburgenland and Laithaber DAC

A

No new oak permitted.
Either old oak or large casks to be used in case of barrique ageing

102
Q

What is the German name for Blaufrankisch

A

Lemberger

103
Q

Which DAC’s in Austria permit rose wines

A

Rosalia DAC
Weststeiermark DAC

104
Q

Where is Kracher estate located

A

Neusiedlersee DAC, in the village of Ilmitz in Burgenland

105
Q

Which city produces Ausbruch wines

A

Rust

106
Q

What process is used in making Ausbruch wines

A

Similar to Tokaji
Concentrated botrytis affected must is added to less concentrated must and fermented together, aged in barrels before release

107
Q

What grapes are used in production of Modern Ausbruch

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Chardonnay, Muskateller, Weissburgunder, Neuberger, Welschriesling, Traminer and Pinot Gris

108
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Which grape is permitted for DAC wines of Mittelburgunland

A

Blaufrankisch

109
Q

Name a few key producers of Mittelburgenland

A

Moric
J Heinrich
Franz Weninger

110
Q

What are the alcohol and ageing guidelines for Mittelburgunland wines

A

Classic - 12.5 - 13%, August 1 release
Classic with specified site - 13 - 13.5%, Oct 1 release
Reserve - 13% minimum, March 1 of 2nd year release

111
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What kind of soils are found in Mittelburgenland

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Deep Clay Soils

112
Q

Which grape variety is permitted in Eisenberg

A

Blaufrankisch

113
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What styles, alcohol and ageing are permitted in Eisenberg DAC

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Classic: 12.5%, Sept 1
Reserve: 13%, March 1 of 2nd year, must be aged in wood

114
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Name few key producers in Eisenberg

A

Krutzler
Uwe Schiefer

115
Q

Whic DAC in Austria does not permit half bottles

A

Leithaberg
Rosalia

116
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What kind of soils are found in Leithaberg

A

Gneiss
Mica - Slate
Leithakalk (Limestone)

117
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What grapes are permitted for Leithaberg DAC wines

A

White - GV, Neuberger, Chardonnay, Weissburgunder - blends and varietal permitted
Reds - Blaufrankisch min 85% plus a max 15% combined of Pinot Noir, St Laurent and Zwiegelt

118
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What are the DAC restrictions for grapes and wines in Neusiedlersee DAC

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Red wines - Zwiegelt focused blends
Sweet wines - BA & TBA min 45g/l RS
Min 60 % Zwiegelt for Reserve catagory
Blaufrankisch, St Laurent and Pinot noir permitted in blends

119
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What kind of wines are permitted under Rosalia DAC

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Dry reds
Dry Roses - writing the varietal on the label is not permitted

120
Q

What kind of soils are found in Rosalia

A

Loess

121
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What are the authorised grapes for wines in Rosalia

A

Blaufrankisch
Zwiegelt

122
Q

Which styles are allowed for Riedenwein in Rosalia

A

Rose wines
Reserve reds only

123
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What are the non DAC styles produced in Rosalia

A

Grande Rosalia - 13.5% min and recognisable oak flavour
Rosolo - Dry wines made from dried grapes - 15% abv min
Rosalita - Sweet wines made from dried grapes

124
Q

Which DAC’s in Austria permit red wines only

A

Eisenberg
Mittelburgenland

125
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Which DAC’s in Austria permit white wines only

A

Wiener Gemischter Satz
Sudsteiermark
Vulkanland Steiermark
Kamptal
Kremstal
Traisental
Weinviertel

126
Q

What is the parentage of Gruner Veltliner

A

Traminer X St Georgen

127
Q

What is Pfefferl

A

Rotundane (White perrer aromas) referred to locally as pfefferl

128
Q

Which Cuvee of Alois Kracher uses Chardonnay

A

No. 6 (Nouvelle Vague)

129
Q

What was Sauvignon Blanc called in Austria before 1980’s

A

Muscat Sylvaner

130
Q

Which grape was originally referred to as Rotburger

A

Zwiegelt

131
Q

What is the parentage of Blaufrankisch

A

Gouais Blanc with Zimmettraube

132
Q

What does Fränkisch means in Austria

A

High quality grapes for winemaking

133
Q

What is Stinkerl

A

Petrichor minerality - the smell of first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather. Found in Wachau wines

134
Q

Which is the oldest winery in Wachau? Where is it located

A

Nicolaihof in Mautern

135
Q

Name famous vinyards in Mittelburgenland

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Hochäcker in Horitschon, Hochberg in Neckenmarkt, and Goldberg in Deutschkreutz

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