Austria Flashcards
When was the first TBA production recorded in Austria
1526
Who invented hockulture wire trellising system
Dr. Lenz Moser III
Which chemical was added to Austrian wines in 1985
Diethylene Glycol (antifreeze)
What are the 4 weinbaugabiete of Austria
Niederosterreich
Wien
Burgunland
Steiermark
Which is the most planted grape variety in Austria
Gruner Veltliner
What are the two synonyms of Chardonnay in Austria
Morillon
Feinburgunder
Which grapes were crossed to produce Zwiegelt
Blaufrankisch X St. Laurent
Which grapes were crossed to make Blauberger
Blauer Portugieser X Blaufrankisch
What are the three quality levels of Austrian wines
Wein
Landwein
Qualitatswein
What indicates a qualitatswein in Austria
Inclusion of red and white bandrole on capsule
State control number (Prufnummer)
What are the requirements for Qualitatswein in Austria
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
What are the requirements for Wein in Austria
May carry vintage and varietal on the label
May not show a statement of origin smaller than Osterreich
What are the requirements for Landwein in Austria
Made from one or more of the 40 permitted varieties
Must be labelled by one of the three weinbauregionens
What are the 3 weinbauregionens of Austria
Weinland
Steierland
Bergland
Which Weinbaugabiete does the weinbauregionen Weinland covers
Niederosterreich
Burgunland
Wien
Which areas does Bergand cover
Vineyard land scattered throughout the mountainous parts of Austria, except the four weinbaugabiete
What is the maximum permitted yield in Austria
10000 kg/ha/75 h/ha
65.7 hl/ha for DAC regions
What are the two subdivisions of Qualitatswein in Austria
Pradikatswein
DAC (Districtus Austriae Controllatus)
What is the minimum alcohol required for Pradikatswein in Austria
5%
What are the minimum must weight and alcohol requiremets for Wein, Landwein and Qualitatswein
Wein - 10.7 KMW - 8.5% alc
Landwein - 14 KMW - 8.5% alc
Qualitatswein - 15 KMW - 9% alc
What is Bergwein
Wein may be called a bergwein if the vineyard slope exceeds 26%
What is special about Kabinett catagory in Austria
Not the starter rung for Pradikatswein
No Chaptalisation or Sussreserve permitted
Max 9g/l RS
17 KMW
Max 13% alc permitted
What are the corresponding must weights for Pradikatswein in Austria
Spaetlese - 19KMW
Auslese - 21KMW
BA - 25KMW
Eiswein - 25KMW
Strohwein/Schilfwein - 25KMW
Ausbruch - 30KMW
TBA - 30KMW
What is the difference between Perlwein and Schaumwein in Austria
Perlwein - semi sparkling - between 1 - 2.5 ATM
Schaumwein - sparkling - at least 3 ATM
What does Reserve mean on an Austrian label
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
What is Strohwein
A dried grape wine of at least BA ripeness
What is Ausbruch
A speciality sweet wine from free city of Rust
Min 30 KMW
What are two kinds of Sekt in Austria
Austrian Sekt
Austrian Sekt with PDO
What are the quality levels of Austrian Sekt with PDO
Klassik
Reserve
Grosse Reserve
How is normal Austrian sekt differentiated from Austrian Sekt with PDO
Austrian sekt with PDO will carry the official seal on the capsule with words “Geschutzer Ursprung, Geprufte Qualitate”
What is the minimum ageing on the lees required for different Austrian Sekt PDO wines
Klassik - 9 months
Reserve - 18 months
Grosse reserve - 36 months
What are the permitted harvest and production methods for Austrian Sekt with PDO quality
Klassic - any method (tank/transfer or traditional) hand or machine both acceptable
Reserve & Grosse Reserve - traditional method, hand harvest
What are the restrictions on origin of Austrian sekt with PDO
Klassic - in one of the federal states
Reserve - in one of the federal states
Grosse reserve - Single wine village within a federal state
What is Hauersekt
Grower/producer sekt - must list the village/vineyard, grape variety and vintage
What are the max permitted sugar levels in Austrian sekt PDO
Klassic - any style permitted
Reserve and Grosse Reserve - upto 12 g/l
Only Brut, Extra Brut and Brut Nature styles permitted
What are the 8 regions in Niederosterreich
Carnuntum
Weinviertel
Wagram
Kamptal
Kremstal
Traisental
Thermenregion
Wachau
Which regions of Niederosterreich do not have DAC status
All have DAC status, none left
Which are the 6 regions part of Burgenland
Neusiedlersee
Eisenberg
Laithaberg
Rosalia
Mittelburgenland
Ruster Ausbruch
What are the regions of Steiermark
Sudsteiermark
Vulkanland
Weststeiermark
What is the DAC of Wien called
Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC
What are the famous vineyards in Wien
Bisamberg
Nussberg
Kahlenberg
Georgenberg
Which European capital city has vineyards within city limits
Vienna
What is heuriger
A nouveau wine consumed in city taverns of Vienna.
What is Sturm
A half fermented sparkling grape juice - usually accompanies harvest time meals
What is Weiner Gemischter Satz
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
Which region in Austria was earlier called Sud-ost Steiermark
Vulkanland
What are the main grapes in Vulkanland Steiermark
Welschriesling
Weissburgunder
Traminer
What was Schilcherland DAC
It was a DAC for rose wine produced from Blaueur Wildbacher, an ancient grape.
Now it is absorbed into Weststeiermark DAC
What is “System of Origin Steiermark”
It is a three tiered quality pyramid system
Regional wine
Ortswein
Riedenwein
Name few key producers of Sudsteiermark
Tement
Polz
Sattlerhof
Name major villages of Sudsteiermark
Ktzeck - Sausal
Eichberg
Gamlitz
Ehrenhauser
Name two well known Rieden of Tement
Zieregg and Grassnitzberg
What different styles of Schilcherwein are permitted
Must say Schilcher Klassik on the label
Rose - Still, Frizzante or sparkling
Name few key producers of Weststeiermark
Franz Strohmeier
Langmann
Jobstl
What kind of climate is found in Niederosterreich
Pannonian plain affecting continental climate. Hot dry summers and severe winters
Most subregions around the Danube river creating some moderating effect
Which rivers flow through Kamptal, Kremstal and Traisental
Kamp, Krems and Traisen
All tributeries of Danube river
What does Ried on a Austrian label indicate
The wine comes from a top vineyard site
What is Osterreichen Traditionalweinguter
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
Which was the first DAC in Austria
Weinviertel
Which grapes are authorised for DAC wines in Weinviertel
Only Gruner Veltliner
What is expected taste profile of Wienviertel DAC
Klassic GV : Fruity, spicy and peppery - no botrytis, no wood
Reserve GV: Subtle botrytis and wood notes acceptable
What are the min alcohol and max sugar permitted in Weinviertel DAC
Klassik: 12% and 6 g/l max
Reserve: 13% and Trocken (Max 9g/l if TA within 2 g/l of RS)
Name key producer for Weinviertel
Pfaffl
Name key Villages of Kamptal with famous vineyards
Engabrunner : Stein
Kammern: Gaisberg, Grub, Lamm
Langenlois: Dechant, Loiserberg, Spiegel, Steinmassel
Zobing: Heiligenstein, Gaisberg, Kogelberg
What are the min alcohol permitted for Kamptal wines
Kamptal DAC - 11.5%
Kamptal Ortswein - 12%
Kamptal Reidenwien: 12.5%
Reserve - 13%
Name key producers of Kamptal
Schloss Gobelsberg
Brundlmeyer
Brandl
Hirsch
Heidler
What kind of soils are found in Kamptal
Loess, Clay and loam near river
Thin topsoil with Gneiss and mica Schist on slopes
Name some famous vineyards in Langenlois
Dechant
Steinmassl
Loiserberg
Spiegel
Where is Lamm vineyard located
Kammern village of Kamptal
Where is Heiligenstein vineyard located
Zobing Village in Kamptal
Which grapes are permitted in Kamptal, Kremstal and Traisental DAC wines
Gruner Veltliner
Riesling
Name few key producers of Kremstal
Nigl
Salomon Undhof
Stadt Krems
Malat
Name key villages and vineyards in Kremstal
Gedersdorf - Spiegel
Rohrendorf - Gebling
Stein - Pfaffenberg
Krems - Marthal
Which famous producer has key vineyards in Stein
Solomon Undhof
Pfaffenberg, Hund and Kogl
Name key producers in Traisental DAC
Markus Huber
Ludwig Neumayer
Which three rivers flow through Wachau
Melk
Krems
Danube
What wines are permitted in Wachau DAC
Both White and red for gabietswien
Ortswine and Rieden wien are only white
What are the key climatic and geographic features of Wachau
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
What kinds of soils are found in Wachau
Loess and Gneiss with alluvial sand near river
What are the catagories of classification used by Vinea Wachau for wines
Steinfeder - a local grass found in vineyards
Federspiel - a falconer’s tool
Smaragd - an emerald lizard found in vineyards
What are the KMW & alcohol restrictions for Wachau wines
Steinfeder - 15KMW - max 11.5% alc
Federspiel - 17KMW - between 11.5 to 12.5% alc
Smaragd - 19KMW - min 12.5% alc
What is Vinea Wachau
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
What are the key tenets of Codex Wachau
No additives - like chaptalisation, acidification
No aromatisation - including new barriques
No franctionalisation - like dealcoholisation
List few key producers of Wachau
Emmerich Knoll
Franz Hirtzberger
Rudi Pichler
Leo Alzinger
Prager
Nicolaihof
Name major villages and vineyards of Wachau
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
What was the former name of Wagram
Donauland (It included Traisental as well)
Which grape is the speciality of Wagram
Roter Veltliner - unrelated to GV, a red grape produced as white wine
Which famous institute is based in Wagram
Klosterneuberg
Name few key producers of Wagram
Stift Klosterneuberg
Bernhardt Ott
Wimmer Czerny
Leth
Which Niederosterreich region focus on red wines mainly
Carnuntum
What are the grapes permitted to make single variety wines in Carnuntum
White: GV, Weissburgunder, Chardonnay
Reds: Zwiegelt, Blaufrankish (100% in single varietal wines)
Name few key producers in Carnuntum
Gerhard Markowitsch
Glatzer
Which rare white grapes are grown in Thermenregion
Rotgipfler
Zierfandler
What is Spatrot - Rotgipfler
A blend of Rotgipfler and Zierfandler produced in thermenregion
What kind of soils are found in Thermenregion
Clay, sandy Loam and Brown earth
Name a highly regarded producer of Thermenregion
Johanneshof Reinisch
What wines are permitted in Thermenregion DAC
Both white and red, rose not permitted.
Name key villages of Thermenregion
Baden, Gumpoldskirchen
What climate do you find in Burgunland
Hot continental, Pannonian climate
Cooling influence of Neusiedlersee
Which is the first DAC to allow both red and white wines
Leithaberg
What are the DAC stipulations on new oak in Mittelburgenland and Laithaber DAC
No new oak permitted.
Either old oak or large casks to be used in case of barrique ageing
What is the German name for Blaufrankisch
Lemberger
Which DAC’s in Austria permit rose wines
Rosalia DAC
Weststeiermark DAC
Where is Kracher estate located
Neusiedlersee DAC, in the village of Ilmitz in Burgenland
Which city produces Ausbruch wines
Rust
What process is used in making Ausbruch wines
Similar to Tokaji
Concentrated botrytis affected must is added to less concentrated must and fermented together, aged in barrels before release
What grapes are used in production of Modern Ausbruch
Chardonnay, Muskateller, Weissburgunder, Neuberger, Welschriesling, Traminer and Pinot Gris
Which grape is permitted for DAC wines of Mittelburgunland
Blaufrankisch
Name a few key producers of Mittelburgenland
Moric
J Heinrich
Franz Weninger
What are the alcohol and ageing guidelines for Mittelburgunland wines
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
What kind of soils are found in Mittelburgenland
Deep Clay Soils
Which grape variety is permitted in Eisenberg
Blaufrankisch
What styles, alcohol and ageing are permitted in Eisenberg DAC
Classic: 12.5%, Sept 1
Reserve: 13%, March 1 of 2nd year, must be aged in wood
Name few key producers in Eisenberg
Krutzler
Uwe Schiefer
Whic DAC in Austria does not permit half bottles
Leithaberg
Rosalia
What kind of soils are found in Leithaberg
Gneiss
Mica - Slate
Leithakalk (Limestone)
What grapes are permitted for Leithaberg DAC wines
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
What are the DAC restrictions for grapes and wines in Neusiedlersee DAC
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
What kind of wines are permitted under Rosalia DAC
Dry reds
Dry Roses - writing the varietal on the label is not permitted
What kind of soils are found in Rosalia
Loess
What are the authorised grapes for wines in Rosalia
Blaufrankisch
Zwiegelt
Which styles are allowed for Riedenwein in Rosalia
Rose wines
Reserve reds only
What are the non DAC styles produced in Rosalia
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
Which DAC’s in Austria permit red wines only
Eisenberg
Mittelburgenland
Which DAC’s in Austria permit white wines only
Wiener Gemischter Satz
Sudsteiermark
Vulkanland Steiermark
Kamptal
Kremstal
Traisental
Weinviertel
What is the parentage of Gruner Veltliner
Traminer X St Georgen
What is Pfefferl
Rotundane (White perrer aromas) referred to locally as pfefferl
Which Cuvee of Alois Kracher uses Chardonnay
No. 6 (Nouvelle Vague)
What was Sauvignon Blanc called in Austria before 1980’s
Muscat Sylvaner
Which grape was originally referred to as Rotburger
Zwiegelt
What is the parentage of Blaufrankisch
Gouais Blanc with Zimmettraube
What does Fränkisch means in Austria
High quality grapes for winemaking
What is Stinkerl
Petrichor minerality - the smell of first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather. Found in Wachau wines
Which is the oldest winery in Wachau? Where is it located
Nicolaihof in Mautern
Name famous vinyards in Mittelburgenland
Hochäcker in Horitschon, Hochberg in Neckenmarkt, and Goldberg in Deutschkreutz
