Austria and Switzerland - MA Questions 21.04.20 Flashcards
What are the winegrowing regions of Bergland?
Kärnten, Oberösterreich, Salzburg, Tirol, Vorarlberg.
What are the 4 major wine growing regions (weinbaugebiete) in Austria?
Niederosterreich, Wien, Burgenland, Steiermark. (+ Bergland area.)
Parents of Zweigelt.
Blaufrankisch x St. Laurent
What does the term “Bergwein” means on an Austrian wine label?
It means that the fruit is coming from hillside vineyards with more than 26% slope.
What is the minimum alcohol content for wines with Pradikat in Austria?
5%.
What are the DACs of Burgenland?
Eisenberg, Leithaberg, Neusiedlersee, Rosalia, Mittleburgenland.
What are the regions of Niederosterreich which are not DAC?
Wachau, Wagram, Thermenregion.
Can the tank method be used in the production of Klassik Sekt in Austria?
Yes.
What is the ageing requirement on the lees for Grosse Reserve Sekt in Austria?
36 months.
Which DACs in Niederosterreich are not located along the Danube river?
Weinviertel and Thermenregion.
Which styles are allowed in Reserve Sekt and Grosse Reserve Sekt in Austria?
Brut, Extra Brut, Brut Nature only.
Which grape is allowed for DAC wines from Weinviertel?
Gruner Veltliner.
Name 2 tributaries of the Danube in Niederosterreich.
Krems and Kamp.
What does the word “Ried” indicate on an Austrian wine label?
It indicates a top site (single vineyard).
What is Roter Veltliner?
A red grape produced as a white wine, specialty of Wagram.
Where would you find the producer Emmerich Knoll?
Wachau.
What is the minimum required alcohol for Smaragd?
12,5%.
What is Spatrot-Rotgipfler?
A wine produced in the Thermenregion by blending Rotgipfler and Zierfandler.
What is the grape allowed in Mittelburgenland DAC?
Blaufrankisch.
Give two synonyms for Blaufrankisch.
Kekfrankos (Hungary), Lemberger (Germany)
Where would you find the producer Manfred Tement?
Sudsteiermark, famous for Sauvignon Blanc.
What is “Sturm”?
Fresh, half fermented sparkling grape juice usually accompanying harvest meals.
Which DAC allows both white and red wines?
Leithaberg DAC in Burgenland and Carnuntum DAC.
Which region in Austria was the first one to become a DAC?
Weinviertel in 2002.
What is the minimum alcohol level for Weinviertel DAC Reserve?
13%.
Which variety is permitted in Neusiedlersee DAC?
Zweigelt.
Where would you find the following producers?
Prager Nigl Hirsch Bernhard Ott Stadlmann
Prager – Wachau. Nigl – Kremstal. Hirsch – Kamptal. Bernhard Ott – Wagram. Stadlmann – Thermenregion.
Which DAC was added in 2019? What are the grapes allowed?
Carnuntum; whites from Chardonnay, Weissburgunder, Gruner Veltliner; reds from Zweigelt, Blaufrankisch.
What is the synonym for Chardonnay in Sudsteiermark?
Morillon
What are the 3 tiers in the system of origins in the Steiermark?
Gebietsweine (regional wines);
Ortsweine (village wines);
Riedenweine (single-vineyards wines); all 3 tiers max 4 grams rs/liter
How is Sylvaner locally known in Valais, Switzerland?
Johannisberg.
Along which river valley can you find the Valais region?
Rhone Valley.
What is Dole?
A blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay, specialty of Valais in Switzerland. min 85% combined PN and Gamay.
What are the 6 regional AOCs in Vaud?
Chablais, La Cote, Lavaux, Vully, Bonvillars, Cotes de l’Orbe.
What are the Sweetness Indicators in Amigne de Vétroz?
One bee (Sèche/Trocken): 0-8 g/l residual sugar; Two bees (Légèrement Douce/Halb Süss): 9-25 g/l of residual sugar; Three bees (Douce/Süss): 25+ g/l of residual sugar
What is “Grotto”?
Wine consumed in the typical Ticino wine pubs made from Bondola grape.
What is Salvagnin?
Blend in Vaud: Min. 10% Pinot Noir, Min. 50% Gamay, Min. 20% Gamaret and/or Garanoir.
Name 3 Grand Cru of Valais.
Conthey, Chamoson, Fully, Leytron, Saillon, Saint-Leonard, Salquenen/Salgesch, Saviése, Sierre, Ville de Sion, Visperterminen, Vetroz.
What is the synonym for Marsanne in Valais?
Ermitage.
What is Perdrix Blanc?
Still Blanc de Pinot Noir, speciality of Neuchatel.
