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.