Austria Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most important grape variety in Austria?
A
Grüner Veltliner
2
Q
What are the top five grapes in Austria?
A
- Grüner Veltliner (white)
- Zweigelt (red)
- Welschriesling (Grasevina) (white)
- Blaufränkisch (red)
- Müller-Thurgau (white)
3
Q
What is the most important red grape variety in Austria?
A
Zweigelt
4
Q
What is the most important wine region in Austria?
A
Niederösterreich (Lower Austria)
5
Q
What was the big scandal that rocked Austria’s wine industry in 1985 and what was the impact?
A
- There was a highly publicised scandal in 1985 when low quality wines where found containing ethylene glycol (a chemical often used in anti-freeze).
- Today, Austria has some of the most rigorous quality and labelling standards
6
Q
What is Zweigelt?
A
- The most planted red variety of Austria.
- A cross between St Laurent (lighter like Pinot Noir) x Blaufrankisch.
- Results are spicy, red fruit driven reds and rosé wines that can be served chilled
7
Q
What is Blaufränkisch
A
- Red grape
- Hungary, Austria and Germany, main growers
- Rich, peppery black fruit
- Zippy acidity