Austria and Switzerland - MA Questions 21.04.20

Question 1

What are the winegrowing regions of Bergland?

Answer 1

Kärnten, Oberösterreich, Salzburg, Tirol, Vorarlberg.

Question 2

What are the 4 major wine growing regions (weinbaugebiete) in Austria?

Answer 2

Niederosterreich, Wien, Burgenland, Steiermark. (+ Bergland area.)

Question 3

Parents of Zweigelt.

Answer 3

Blaufrankisch x St. Laurent

Question 4

What does the term “Bergwein” means on an Austrian wine label?

Answer 4

It means that the fruit is coming from hillside vineyards with more than 26% slope.

Question 5

What is the minimum alcohol content for wines with Pradikat in Austria?

Answer 5

5%.

Question 6

What are the DACs of Burgenland?

Answer 6

Eisenberg, Leithaberg, Neusiedlersee, Rosalia, Mittleburgenland.

Question 7

What are the regions of Niederosterreich which are not DAC?

Answer 7

Wachau, Wagram, Thermenregion.

Question 8

Can the tank method be used in the production of Klassik Sekt in Austria?

Answer 8

Yes.

Question 9

What is the ageing requirement on the lees for Grosse Reserve Sekt in Austria?

Answer 9

36 months.

Question 10

Which DACs in Niederosterreich are not located along the Danube river?

Answer 10

Weinviertel and Thermenregion.

Question 11

Which styles are allowed in Reserve Sekt and Grosse Reserve Sekt in Austria?

Answer 11

Brut, Extra Brut, Brut Nature only.

Question 12

Which grape is allowed for DAC wines from Weinviertel?

Answer 12

Gruner Veltliner.

Question 13

Name 2 tributaries of the Danube in Niederosterreich.

Answer 13

Krems and Kamp.

Question 14

What does the word “Ried” indicate on an Austrian wine label?

Answer 14

It indicates a top site (single vineyard).

Question 15

What is Roter Veltliner?

Answer 15

A red grape produced as a white wine, specialty of Wagram.

Question 16

Where would you find the producer Emmerich Knoll?

Answer 16

Wachau.

Question 17

What is the minimum required alcohol for Smaragd?

Answer 17

12,5%.

Question 18

What is Spatrot-Rotgipfler?

Answer 18

A wine produced in the Thermenregion by blending Rotgipfler and Zierfandler.

Question 19

What is the grape allowed in Mittelburgenland DAC?

Answer 19

Blaufrankisch.

Question 20

Give two synonyms for Blaufrankisch.

Answer 20

Kekfrankos (Hungary), Lemberger (Germany)

Question 21

Where would you find the producer Manfred Tement?

Answer 21

Sudsteiermark, famous for Sauvignon Blanc.

Question 22

What is “Sturm”?

Answer 22

Fresh, half fermented sparkling grape juice usually accompanying harvest meals.

Question 23

Which DAC allows both white and red wines?

Answer 23

Leithaberg DAC in Burgenland and Carnuntum DAC.

Question 24

Which region in Austria was the first one to become a DAC?

Answer 24

Weinviertel in 2002.

Question 25

What is the minimum alcohol level for Weinviertel DAC Reserve?

Answer 25

13%.

Question 26

Which variety is permitted in Neusiedlersee DAC?

Answer 26

Zweigelt.

Question 27

Where would you find the following producers?

Prager 
Nigl 
Hirsch 
Bernhard Ott 
Stadlmann

Answer 27

Prager – Wachau.
Nigl – Kremstal.
Hirsch – Kamptal.
Bernhard Ott – Wagram.
Stadlmann – Thermenregion.

Question 28

Which DAC was added in 2019? What are the grapes allowed?

Answer 28

Carnuntum; whites from Chardonnay, Weissburgunder, Gruner Veltliner; reds from Zweigelt, Blaufrankisch.

Question 29

What is the synonym for Chardonnay in Sudsteiermark?

Answer 29

Morillon

Question 30

What are the 3 tiers in the system of origins in the Steiermark?

Answer 30

Gebietsweine (regional wines);
Ortsweine (village wines);
Riedenweine (single-vineyards wines); all 3 tiers max 4 grams rs/liter

Question 31

How is Sylvaner locally known in Valais, Switzerland?

Answer 31

Johannisberg.

Question 32

Along which river valley can you find the Valais region?

Answer 32

Rhone Valley.

Question 33

What is Dole?

Answer 33

A blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay, specialty of Valais in Switzerland. min 85% combined PN and Gamay.

Question 34

What are the 6 regional AOCs in Vaud?

Answer 34

Chablais, La Cote, Lavaux, Vully, Bonvillars, Cotes de l’Orbe.

Question 35

What are the Sweetness Indicators in Amigne de Vétroz?

Answer 35

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

Question 36

What is “Grotto”?

Answer 36

Wine consumed in the typical Ticino wine pubs made from Bondola grape.

Question 37

What is Salvagnin?

Answer 37

Blend in Vaud: Min. 10% Pinot Noir, Min. 50% Gamay, Min. 20% Gamaret and/or Garanoir.

Question 38

Name 3 Grand Cru of Valais.

Answer 38

Conthey, Chamoson, Fully, Leytron, Saillon, Saint-Leonard, Salquenen/Salgesch, Saviése, Sierre, Ville de Sion, Visperterminen, Vetroz.

Question 39

What is the synonym for Marsanne in Valais?

Answer 39

Ermitage.

Question 40

What is Perdrix Blanc?

Answer 40

Still Blanc de Pinot Noir, speciality of Neuchatel.