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Austria Flashcards

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1
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What are the characteristics of Blaufrankisch wines?

(tannin + acidity + 2 flavors + common winemaking style)

A

Medium Tannins

High Acidity

Peppery, sour cherry flavors

Often blended with international varieties

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2
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Which country borders Neiderosterreich to the North?

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Slovakia

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3
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What kind of vineyard design does Wachau often use?

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Terracing

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4
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What are Austria’s two additional Pradikate, and what are they used for?

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Ausbruch - a classification somewhere between Germany’s Beerenauslese and Trockbeerenauslese

Strohwein or Schifwein - wines made from laying the grapes on beds of straw or reeds to concentrate the sugars over winter

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5
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What is the climate of Austria?

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Cool continental

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6
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Why might the regions in the North of Austria be better known for white wines while those in the South are better known for reds and sweet wines?

A

Because the north is cooled by northerly winds and the south is warmed by easterly winds

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7
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Which Austrian black grape has the highest reputation for dry red wines?

A

Blaufrankisch

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8
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Which winemaking vessels are used for Gruner Veltliner in Austria, and by what (very) approximate share of production?

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Stainless steel = majority

Old oak casks = many

Proportion of new oak maturation = some

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9
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Which region of Austria has the largest area of vineyards?

A

Weinviertel

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10
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Where do Austria’s most famous sweet wines grow?

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In Burgenland on the lower grounds around Lake Neusiedlersee.

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11
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What style of wines is Wachau best known for?

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High quality dry whites

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12
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Why are the vineyards in Austria located to the East?

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Because the Alps dominate the West.

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13
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Which geographical feature are Wachau’s vineyards planted near to?

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River Danube

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14
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What country’s classifications are the Pradikat levels of Qualitatswein similar to, and mainly reserved for in Austria?

A

Germany’s Pradikatsweine.

Mainly reserved for medium-sweet and sweet wines.

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15
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How often can sweet wines from Burgenland reliably be affected by noble rot?

A

Almost every year

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16
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What is the best location for Austrian Gruner Veltliner, and what is the key characteristic difference there?

A

Wachau - the sun exposure on the steep, S-facing, terraced vineyards results in highly concentrated flavors

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17
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What are the two levels in Weinviertel DAC and what are their key differences?

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Klassik - light, fresh, fruity style with no discernable oak.

Reserve - higher minimum alcohol, allowed to mature in oak

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18
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What is the vintage variation like in Austria?

A

There is not much of it.

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19
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Describe Lake Neusiedlersee

A

It is vast and shallow

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20
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Which grape is most used in sweet wines from Burgenland?

A

Welschriesling

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21
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How many varieties are permitted in Austrian Qualitatswein?

A

35

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22
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How many States and “Smaller Areas” are classifiable as Austrian Qualitatswein?

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4 States and 7 Smaller Areas

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23
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Where does Austria’s best Riesling come from?

A

Wachau

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24
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Which Austrian DAC has 2 levels, one for light, fruity, fresh wines with no oak and the other for wines with a higher minimum alcohol content where use of oak is permitted, and what is each level called?

A

Weinviertel.

Klassik and Reserve, repsectively.

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25
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How many DACs are there in Austria (as of 2016 edition of WSET 3 textbook)

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9

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26
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What are the characteristics of St. Laurent wines from Austria?

(comparison to international variety + common winemaking practice + common style)

A

Similar to Pinot Noir

Commonly matured in oak

Often blended with international varieties

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27
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What natural factor affects the South of Austria

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Warm easterly winds

28
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What is Austria’s most planted grape?

A

Gruner Veltliner

29
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What natural factor affects the North of Austria?

A

Cool northerly winds

30
Q

Which varieties are Wachau’s high quality wines made from?

A

Gruner Veltliner and Riesling

31
Q

What are the low grounds around Lake Neusiedlersee best for?

A

Autumn mists from the Lake and wetlands around it create favorable Botrytis conditions for sweet winemaking

32
Q

What is Austria’s 2nd most planted white grape?

A

Welschriesling

33
Q

Which Austrian DAC uses the levels “Klassik” and “Reserve”?

A

Weinvertiel

34
Q

How and where are Wachau’s vineyards typically planted?

A

On steep, south-facing, often terraced slopes next to the Danube River.

35
Q

How many sub-regions does Niederosterreich have?

A

8

36
Q

What is the most important sub-region of Niederosterreich?

A

Wachau

37
Q

What is Blaufrankisch’s claim to fame in Austria?

A

Most highly regarded red wines

38
Q

Which Austrian grape at its best produces wines that are dry with medium-to-full body, have ripe peachy primary fruit notes, and can mature in bottle?

A

Riesling

39
Q

Which region of Austria has the highest production?

A

Niederosterreich

40
Q

Is Wachau a DAC?

A

No, they have not elected to become a DAC.

41
Q

What popular Austrian black grape came from a crossing between Blaufrankisch x St Laurent?

A

Zweigelt

42
Q

What is the crossing parentage of Zweigelt?

A

Blaufrankisch x St. Laurent

43
Q

How many states and “smaller areas” are Austrian PDOs (classified as either Qualitatswein or DACs)?

A

4 States, 16 smaller areas.

44
Q

What is the important natural factor in winemaking in Burgenland?

A

Lake Neusiedlersee

45
Q

Which black grape is the most planted in Burgenland?

A

Zweigelt

46
Q

What are the characteristics of Zweigelt wines?

(appearance + tannins + 1 flavor)

A

Deep Color

Soft Tannins

Bramble Fruit

47
Q

What is Burgenland known for?

A

High quality sweet and red wines.

48
Q

What is Austria’s most planted black grape?

A

Zweigelt

49
Q

What are the 2 main styles of Austrian Welschriesling, and the traits of each?

(style 1: character + 2 flavors + acidity)

(style 2: factor + quality)

A

Dry: Fresh & simple

Citrus & Green Apple notes

High acidty

Sweet: Botrytis susceptible, High Quality

50
Q

Where are the grapes that make Austria’s best red wines grown?

A

On the higher ground around Lake Neusiedlersee

51
Q

Where are the wine grapes for Burgenland’s sweet wines planted?

A

On the low grounds around Lake Neusiedlersee

52
Q

Where are most of Niederosterreich’s vineyards planted?

A

On the banks of the Danube River

53
Q

Which 3 varieties are used in Austria’s best red wines? (And which is the most used)

A

Zweigelt (most used) + Blaufrankisch and St Laurent

54
Q

Which grape is permitted for Weinviertel DAC?

A

Gruner Veltliner

55
Q

What aspect are the vineyards of Wachau?

A

South

56
Q

What are the characteristics of high-yielding Gruner Veltliner vs. GV grown “with care”?

(high-yield - basic character)

(“with care” - body + character + acidity + 3 flavors in youth

+ 2 flavors with age)

A

High-yielding GV: fresh but unexciting

GV grown “with care”: Full body

High acidity

In youth: Citrus and Stone Fruit + sometimes White Pepper

With age: Honey and Toast

57
Q

Which Austrian region is known for high quality sweet and red wines?

A

Burgenland

58
Q

Which DAC allows Gruner Veltliner only?

A

Weinviertel DAC

59
Q

What are the traits of the best Austrian Rieslings?

(sweetness + body + 1 flavor note/degree + feature)

A

Dry

Medium to Full Body

Ripe, peachy primary fruit

Can mature in bottle

60
Q

Which sub-region of Austria is known for vineyards that favor South-facing steep slopes that are often terraced?

A

Wachau

61
Q

Which region was Austria’s 1st DAC?

A

Weinviertel

62
Q

What are the summers and winters like in Austria?

A

Summers are short, Winters are harsh

63
Q

Which country borders Burgenland to the E?

A

Hungary

64
Q

What effect does Wachau’s maximisation of sun-exposure have on its grapes?

A

Wachau’s grapes develop a higher concentration of flavors

65
Q

Which 2 important varieties are used for dry whites in Burgenland?

A

Gruner Veltliner and Welschriesling

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