Austria Flashcards

1
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What is the most important grape variety in Austria?

A

Grüner Veltliner

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What are the top five grapes in Austria?

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  1. Grüner Veltliner (white)
  2. Zweigelt (red)
  3. Welschriesling (Grasevina) (white)
  4. Blaufränkisch (red)
  5. Müller-Thurgau (white)
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3
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What is the most important red grape variety in Austria?

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Zweigelt

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4
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What is the most important wine region in Austria?

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Niederösterreich (Lower Austria)

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5
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What was the big scandal that rocked Austria’s wine industry in 1985 and what was the impact?

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  1. There was a highly publicised scandal in 1985 when low quality wines where found containing ethylene glycol (a chemical often used in anti-freeze).
  2. Today, Austria has some of the most rigorous quality and labelling standards
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6
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What is Zweigelt?

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  1. The most planted red variety of Austria.
  2. A cross between St Laurent (lighter like Pinot Noir) x Blaufrankisch.
  3. Results are spicy, red fruit driven reds and rosé wines that can be served chilled
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What is Blaufränkisch

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  1. Red grape
  2. Hungary, Austria and Germany, main growers
  3. Rich, peppery black fruit
  4. Zippy acidity
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