Austria and Switzerland - MA Questions 21.04.20 Flashcards

1
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What are the winegrowing regions of Bergland?

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Kärnten, Oberösterreich, Salzburg, Tirol, Vorarlberg.

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

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

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3
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Parents of Zweigelt.

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Blaufrankisch x St. Laurent

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4
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What does the term “Bergwein” means on an Austrian wine label?

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

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5
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What is the minimum alcohol content for wines with Pradikat in Austria?

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5%.

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6
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What are the DACs of Burgenland?

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Eisenberg, Leithaberg, Neusiedlersee, Rosalia, Mittleburgenland.

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7
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What are the regions of Niederosterreich which are not DAC?

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Wachau, Wagram, Thermenregion.

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8
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Can the tank method be used in the production of Klassik Sekt in Austria?

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Yes.

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9
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What is the ageing requirement on the lees for Grosse Reserve Sekt in Austria?

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36 months.

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10
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Which DACs in Niederosterreich are not located along the Danube river?

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Weinviertel and Thermenregion.

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11
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Which styles are allowed in Reserve Sekt and Grosse Reserve Sekt in Austria?

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Brut, Extra Brut, Brut Nature only.

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12
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Which grape is allowed for DAC wines from Weinviertel?

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Gruner Veltliner.

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13
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Name 2 tributaries of the Danube in Niederosterreich.

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Krems and Kamp.

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14
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What does the word “Ried” indicate on an Austrian wine label?

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It indicates a top site (single vineyard).

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15
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What is Roter Veltliner?

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

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16
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Where would you find the producer Emmerich Knoll?

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Wachau.

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17
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What is the minimum required alcohol for Smaragd?

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12,5%.

18
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What is Spatrot-Rotgipfler?

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

19
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What is the grape allowed in Mittelburgenland DAC?

A

Blaufrankisch.

20
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Give two synonyms for Blaufrankisch.

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Kekfrankos (Hungary), Lemberger (Germany)

21
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Where would you find the producer Manfred Tement?

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Sudsteiermark, famous for Sauvignon Blanc.

22
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What is “Sturm”?

A

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

23
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Which DAC allows both white and red wines?

A

Leithaberg DAC in Burgenland and Carnuntum DAC.

24
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Which region in Austria was the first one to become a DAC?

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Weinviertel in 2002.

25
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What is the minimum alcohol level for Weinviertel DAC Reserve?

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13%.

26
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Which variety is permitted in Neusiedlersee DAC?

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Zweigelt.

27
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Where would you find the following producers?

Prager 
Nigl 
Hirsch 
Bernhard Ott 
Stadlmann
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Prager – Wachau.
Nigl – Kremstal.
Hirsch – Kamptal.
Bernhard Ott – Wagram.
Stadlmann – Thermenregion.
28
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Which DAC was added in 2019? What are the grapes allowed?

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

29
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What is the synonym for Chardonnay in Sudsteiermark?

A

Morillon

30
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What are the 3 tiers in the system of origins in the Steiermark?

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

31
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How is Sylvaner locally known in Valais, Switzerland?

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Johannisberg.

32
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Along which river valley can you find the Valais region?

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Rhone Valley.

33
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What is Dole?

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

34
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What are the 6 regional AOCs in Vaud?

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

35
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What are the Sweetness Indicators in Amigne de Vétroz?

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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

36
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What is “Grotto”?

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

37
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What is Salvagnin?

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

38
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Name 3 Grand Cru of Valais.

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

39
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What is the synonym for Marsanne in Valais?

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Ermitage.

40
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What is Perdrix Blanc?

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Still Blanc de Pinot Noir, speciality of Neuchatel.