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Austria & Central/Eastern Europe Flashcards

1
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Leading grape variety of Austria

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Gruner Veltliner

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2
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Name for Chardonnay (sometimes) used in Austria

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Morrillon

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Most widely planted red grape in Austria

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Zweigelt

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Parentage: Zweigelt

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Blaufrankisch X St. Laurent

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5
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Austrian scale for must weight

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KMW: Klosterneuburger Mostwaage

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6
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Three levels of wine classification used in Austria

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Basic wine: Wein
PGI: Landwein
PDO: Qualitatswein, Pradikatswein, DAC

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What is a DAC?

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Districtus Austriae Controllatus

PDO regions that are approved only for specific grape varieties and types of wine

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8
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Austrian dried-grape wine

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Strohwein (Schilfwein)

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9
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Austrian “mountain wine”

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Bergwein (minimum 26% gradient)

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10
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Three terms (indicating ripeness) used by the Vinea Wachau

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Steinfeder
Federspiel
Smaragd

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11
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Austria’s three Landwein regions (Weinbauregion)

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Weinland Osterreich
Steierland
Bergland

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12
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Austria’s four quality wine regions (Weinbaugebiete)

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Burgenland
Niederosterreich
Wien (Vienna)
Steiermark

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13
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Burgenland DAC approved for both red and white wines

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Leithaberg DAC

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14
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DAC – located in Niederosterreich – approved for Gruner Veltliner only

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Weinviertel DAC

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15
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Grape varieties (2) allowed in the Traisental, Kremstal, and Kamptal DACs

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Gruner Veltliner

Riesling

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16
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Two DACs – located in Burgenland – approved for Blaufrankisch only

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Mittelburgenland DAC

Eisenberg DAC

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17
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DAC – located in Burgenland – approved for Zweigelt and Zweigelt-based blends

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Neusiedlersee DAC

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18
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Niederosterreich DAC – approved in 2019 – for dry wines (100% varietal and/or blends)

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Carnuntum DAC

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19
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DAC approved for white field blends only

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Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC

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20
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Wine region – located in Niederosterreich – formerly known as Donauland

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Wagram

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21
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Three DACs of Steiermark

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Sudsteiermark DAC
Vulkanland Steiermark DAC
Weststeiermark DAC

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22
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DAC where 20% of the vineyards are Sauvignon Blanc

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Sudsteiermark DAC

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23
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DAC known for volcanic soils

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Vulkanland Steiermark DAC

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24
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Region of production: Schilcher Rose

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Weststeiermark DAC

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25
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Grape variety used in Schilcher Rose

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Blauer Wildbacher

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26
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Traditional, seasonal wine taverns of Austria

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Heurigen

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27
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Dessert wine produced near the town of Rust

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Ruster Ausbruch

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28
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Levels of the Austrian Pradikat, from lowest to highest

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Spatlese
Auslese
Beerenauslese/Eiswein/Strohwein
Trockenbeerenauslese

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29
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Alternative name of Hungary’s “Egri Bikaver”

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Bull’s Blood/Bull’s Blood of Eger

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30
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Main grape variety of Egri Bikaver

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Kadarka

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31
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Alternative name for Blaufrankisch (used in Hungary)

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Kekfrankos

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32
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Famous dessert wine of Hungary

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Tokaji Aszu

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33
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In addition to Hungary, Tokaji Aszu is produced in a small area of:

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Slovakia

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34
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2 leading grape varieties of Tokaji Aszu

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Furmint

Harslevelu

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35
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Ultra-sweet wine produced in Tokaj using free-run from botrytis-affected grapes

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Eszencia (Essencia)

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36
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The inland area of Croatia

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Kontinentalna Hrvatska

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37
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The western (coastal) portion of Croatia

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Primorska Hrvatska

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38
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Croatia’s native grape, considered synonymous with Zinfandel

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Crljenak Kastelanski (also known as Tribidrag)

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39
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Most widely grown white grape in Croatia

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Grasevina

Welschriesling

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40
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Leading white grape of Switzerland

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Chasselas

Fendant

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41
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Leading red grape of Switzerland

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Pinot Noir

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42
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Leading wine region of Switzerland; located near the Rhone River to the east of Lake Geneva

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Valais

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43
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Leading wine region of French-speaking Switzerland

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Northern Shore of Lake Geneva

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44
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Two leading white grapes of Romania

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Feteasca Alba

Feteasca Regala

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45
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Two leading red grapes of Romania

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Pinot Noir (for export)
Feteasca Neagra (signature red)
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46
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Location of the Cotnari DOC

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Moldovan Hills, Romania

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47
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Three PGI regions of Slovenia

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Podravje
Primorska
Posavje

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48
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Egg-shaped vessel used to produce wine in the Republic of Georgia

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Kvevri (Qvevri)

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49
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Leading red grape of the Republic of Georgia

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Saperavi

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50
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Leading white grape of the Republic of Georgia

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Rkatsiteli

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51
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Winery famous for producing “Brut Paradiso” sparkling wine

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Novy Svet Winery (Crimea)

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52
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What is responsible for the halting and infastructure destruction in Eastern Europe?

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World War II and the subsequent Soviet domination of most of the area

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53
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Which countries remained outside of communist rule?

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Austria & Switzerland

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54
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How were Austria and Switzerland affected by being outside communist rule compared to the other coutries of eastern and central Europe?

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It seemingly focused them on high output, which resulted in a decrease in quality

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55
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When did Austria run to its own quality issues?

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1980s

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56
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Why are Swiss wines largely unseen outside of Switzerland?

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Partly because of domestic consumption and partially because the Swiss franc is higher in value than other currencies (which makes Swiss wines prohibitively expensive)

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57
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What did Austria originally act as?

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A supplier of bulk wines for the German wine market

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58
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What happened in Austria that brought on a public relations crisis in the mid-1980s?

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A few brokers chemically adulterated some wine to artifically give them richness

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59
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How did Austria respond to the public relations crisis?

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After several years of disastrous export sales, the Austrians tightened controls and began focusing on quality.

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60
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Is Austria a major player in the wine market?

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No, but its wines are well regarded

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61
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Where is Austrial?

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Centrally located in Europe, southeast of Germany and northeast of Italy

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62
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Why are the lower hills and plains in the eastern part of Austria the only parts that contain winegrowing areas?

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Because the Alps cover much of the country, especially toward the west

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63
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Where are the majority of Austria’s vineyard lands?

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The three eastern states of Niederosterreich, Burgenland, and Steirmark which border the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, and Slovenia

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64
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Another name for Niederosterreich

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Lower Austria

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65
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Another name for Steiermark

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Styria

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66
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What is the climate of Austria?

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As in most of central Europe, the climate in eastern Austria is cool continental. Summers are mild and winters are very cold.

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67
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What is the climate of Austria similar to?

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That of Baden in Germany, which lies at the same latitude just to the west. Its viticultural conditions are similar as well

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68
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How many grape varieties are authorized for use in Austria bottled at the PGI or PDO level?

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40 (26 white and 14 red)

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69
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How much of Austria’s production is white wine?

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Over 66%

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70
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What is the signature grape variety of Austria?

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Gruner Veltliner

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71
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Gruner Veltliner profile

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Citrus, white pepper, and mineral characteristics

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72
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What do young examples of Gruner Veltliner provide vs. older vines and better vineyards?

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Young - Fresh fruit & vibrant acidity

Older vines - Ageability for 3 to 10 years

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73
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Is Gruner Veltliner widely grown outside of Austria?

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No, it is found only in a few places, mostly in eastern Europe

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74
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How much of Austria is planted to Gruner Veltliner?

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1/3 of the total acreage – 35,530 acres (14,380 ha)

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75
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What is Welschriesling?

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Not true Riesling, but a variety that makes fragrant, perfumed, high-acid wines

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76
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What is Muller-Thurgau?

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Riesling X Madeline Royal crossing, it is a reliable producer, but it makes wines that are low in acid and relatively unremarkable

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77
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Another name for Weissburgunder

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Pinot Blanc

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78
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What is true about Riesling in Austria?

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Most commonly produed in a dry style, but also in the full range of sweetness levels up to Trockenbeerenauslese

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79
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What is another name for Chardonnay in Austria?

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Morillon

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80
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What is the second most widely planted grape in Austria?

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Zweigelt

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81
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What is Zweigelt?

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Blaufrankisch X St. Laurent crossing, displays a medium body and cherry flavors with a peppery finish

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82
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Two alternate names for Blaufrankisch

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Lemberger

Kekfrankos

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83
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What is Blaufrankisch?

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One of the few Austrian varieties with commercial importance in the United States. Produces a full-bodied wine with high acidity, solid tannins, and dark-berry fruit flavors

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84
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What is St. Laurent?

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A member of the Pinot family that produces medium-bodied wines with medium tannins and cherry-berry flavors

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85
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Does St. Laurent have a large amount of plantings in Austria?

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No, it makes up only a small percentage of planted acreage, but it is increasingly exported

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86
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Leading red grape varieties of Austria

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Zweigelt
Blaufrankisch
Spatburgunder
Blauburger
St. Laurent
Portugieser
Merlot
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87
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Leading white grape varieties of Austria

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Gruner Veltliner
Welchriesling
Riesling
Weissburgunder
Muller-Thurgau
Chardonnay/Morillon
Sauvignon Blanc
Muskateller/Muscat
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88
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Austrian name for Muscat

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Muskateller

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89
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What is the Austrian measure for must weight?

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Klosterneuburger Mostwaage (KMW)

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90
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What is 1 degree KMW in Brix?

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1.2 Brix

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91
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What is 1 degree KMW in Oechsle?

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5 Oechsle

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92
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Austria’s place-of-origin and classification system is similar, but not identical to what country?

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Germany

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93
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What is Austria’s classification heirarchy based on?

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Minimum levels of ripeness, as well as other attributes

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94
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Three levels of Austrian wines

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Wein
Landwein
PDO (which features 3 sub-categories)

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95
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What is the former name of Wein?

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Tafelwein

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96
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What is Wein in Austria?

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Basic category, may carry a vintage date and/or a grape variety

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97
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What can Wein not carry in Austria?

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A place-of-origin more specific than Osterreich

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98
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Local name for Austria

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Osterreich

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99
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What is Landwein in Austria?

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Wine with a geographical indication equivalent to PGI in the EU model

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100
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Austrian Landwein regions are called?

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Weinbauregionen

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101
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What are the 3 Weinbauregionen?

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Weinland Osterreich
Steierland
Bergland

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102
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What are the 3 terms for PDO wines in Austria?

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Qualitatswein
Pradikatswein
Districtus Austriae Controllatus (DAC)

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103
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What are the requirements for PDO wines in Austria?

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Must be sourced from a single quality wine region (Weinbaugebiet), subregion, or a specifically-defined Districtus Austriae Controllatus (DAC)

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104
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Austrian term for single quality wine region

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Weinbaugebiet

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105
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How much of Austrian wine is PDO level?

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2/3rds

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106
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How many of Austria’s Federal States are designated as PDO wine-producing appellations?

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All 9, although the majority of the PDO-level wine is produced in its easternmost states

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107
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What is required for Austria’s Qualitatswein?

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Must be produced from grapes harvested at a minimum of 15 degrees KMW

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108
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How many degrees KMW are required to qualify for Pradikatswein status?

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19 degrees KMW

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109
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How do Austria’s Pradikatswein levels differ from Germany’s?

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Kabinett wines are considered a subset of Qualitatswein rather than the beginning rung on the ripeness ladder of the Pradikat
Austrian Pradikat includes guidelines for a dried-grape wine, known as Strohwein or Schilfwein

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110
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What are the Austrian Pradikats based on?

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Ripeness levels

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111
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Austrian dried-grape wine

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Strohwein/Schilfwein

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112
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What are the Austrian Pradikatswein levels from least to mo

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Spatlese
Auslese
Beerenauslese (BA),Eiswein, and Strohwein/Schilfwein
Trockenbeerenauslese (TBA)

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113
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Spatlese requirements in Austria

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Minimum 19 degrees KMW

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114
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Auslese requirements in Austria

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21 degrees KMW; unripe grapes must be removed from the bunches

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115
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BA, Eiswein, and Strohwein/Schilfwein requirements in Austria

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Minimum 21 degrees KMW

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116
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TBA requirements in Austria

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Minimum 30 degrees KMW; majority of the grapes must be affected by Botrytis

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Why was there concern about using must weight (sugar content) as a designation of quality in Austria?

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Austrian producers thought that their wines would be broad-brushed as being universally sweet – so they sought to further define quality for its dry wines

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118
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Organization in the Wachau that defines dry wines?

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Vinea Wachau (Vinea Wachau Nobilis Districtus)

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119
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3 levels of quality in Vinea Wachau

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Steinfeder
Federspiel
Smaragd

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Steinfeder

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Lightest style of dry wines

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Federspiel

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Classic or middleweight dry wines

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Smaragd

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Fullest-bodied dry wines

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What do the Vinea Wachau terms indicate?

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Increasing levels of ripeness for wines that are dry on the palate

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124
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When was the DAC instituted?

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2003

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125
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What was instituted in 2003 in Austria?

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Districtus Austriae Controllatus (DAC)

Appellation system that follows the terroir-based concept developed in France and promoted by the European Union.

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126
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What are Districtus Austriae Controllatus (DAC)?

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Classified grape-growing regions which may be considered the highest level of quality in Austria

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127
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What can the DAC designation be used for?

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Only for the specified grape varieties considered the most outstanding and most typical of the delineated region

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What does each DAC specify?

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Alcohol levels
Aging regimens
Other specific details

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Can all wines produced within a DAC use that label?

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No, wines that don’t meet requirements carry a more generic area label

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130
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Austrian name for classic

A

Klassik

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131
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2 levels that exist in DACs

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Klassik

Reserve

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132
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What does the Reserve level in DACs indicate?

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Higher standards for alcohol profile and specifics in terms of flavor profile

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133
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Which 3 DACs recieved additional classifications in JUly 2016? What were they?

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Kamptal DAC
Kremstal DAC
Traisental DAC

They will be further classified according to a three-tier quality ladder, beginning with regional, and moving up to village, and single vineyard wines

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134
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Are most non DAC designations terroir driven?

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No they are based primarily on the ripeness of the harvested grapes

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135
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What is a key difference between Austrian and German wine styles?

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Austrian wines (excluding dessert wines) are typically dry

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136
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Two wine styles unique to Austria

A

Strohwein/Schilfwein

Bergwein

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What is Strohwein/Schilfwein

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Dried-grape wine that uses grapes of at least BA ripeness that have been air-dried on mats made of Stroh (straw) or Schilf (reeds) or hung on strings. The raisenated grapes are then pressed, and the juice is fermented into a sweet wine

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What determines whether the dried-grape wine is Strohwein or Schilfwein?

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Drying vessel – Strohwein is dried on mats made of straw. Schilfwein is dried on mats made of reeds

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139
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What is Strohwein/Schilfwein similar to?

A

Recioto wines of Veneto (Italy)

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What are the requirements for Strohwein/Schilfwein?

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Dried for a minimum of 3 months if picked at 25 KMW

Otherwise, they may be picked at 30 KMW and stored for two months

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141
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What does Bergwein mean?

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Mountain wine

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142
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What is Bergwein?

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Wine produced using grapes grown on extraordinarily steep mountain slopes with at least a 26% gradient

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143
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What is the largest winegrowing region in Austria in bothe geographical area nad vineyard acreage?

A

Niederosterreich (Lower Austria)

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Climate of Niederosterreich

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This landlocked area has a continental climate with warm, dry summers and severe wineters

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What river flows through Niederosterreich?

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Danube River (It flows southeast through the region)

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146
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What is true about the Danube River in Austria?

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Flows southeast through the region/Many of the more renowned vineyards are planted along its path

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DACs/Subregions of Niederosterreich

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DACs

  • Carnuntum DAC
  • Kamptal DAC
  • Kremstal DAC
  • Traisental DAC
  • Weinviertel DAC

Subregions

  • Thermenregion
  • Wachau
  • Wagram
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148
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What is the largest subregion of Niederosterreich? Where does is stretch from?

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Weinviertel DAC; stretches from the Danube Valley to the borders of the Czech Republic and Slovakia

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Requirements for Weinviertel DAC

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Must be 100% Gruner Veltliner

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Profile of Weinviertel DAC

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Gruner Veltliners that tend to be quite pungent, spicy, and peppery

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151
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Weinviertel DAC Reserve characteristic

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May have a subtle botrytis character

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152
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Which 3 DACs in Niederosterreich have similar climates?

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Traisental DAC
Kamptal DAC
Kremstal DAC

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153
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What do Traisental DAC, Kamptal DAC, and Kremstal DAC produce?

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Gruner Veltliner or Riesling

154
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How does the Gruner Veltliner of Traisental DAC, Kamptal DAC, and Kremstal DAC differ from Weinviertal DAC?

A

The former tends to be lighter and more delicate in style as compared to those of Wienviertal DAC

155
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Where is Wachau?

A

Westernmost area of Niederosterreich; lies in a valley following the path of Danube River

156
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What does Wachau produce?

A

Riesling and Gruner Veltliner, made into dry, age-worthy wines and often planted on steep inclines; are the leading grapes of the area

157
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Where is Wagram?

A

Located along the Danube River to the east of Wachau, Kremstal, and Kamptal

158
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Former name of Wagram

A

Donauland

159
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When was Donauland renamed Wagram?

A

2007

160
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What does Wagram produce?

A 
Gruner Veltliner (most widely planted)
Roter Veltliner
Riesling
Pinot Noir
Zweigelt
161
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Style of Gruner Veltliner in Wagram

A

Rich, flavorful, and characteristically spicy white wine

162
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What is Roter Veltliner?

A

Pink-skinned grape that – despite its name – has no direct genetic link to Gruner Veltliner

163
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What region became a DAC in 2020?

A

Wachau DAC

164
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Where is Thermenregion located?

A

Far from the moderating influence of the Danube

165
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What does Thermenregion produce?

A

A good deal of red wine – focusing on Zweigelt

166
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Two unique grapes grown in Thermenregion?

A

Rotgipfler

Zierfandler (Spatrot)

167
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Where is the Carnuntum DAC?

A

To the south and east of Vienna

168
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When did Carnuntum become a DAC?

A

October of 2019

169
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What is Carnuntum DAC approved for?

A

Production of dry wines which may be produced as single-variety wines of blends

170
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What are the white wine varieties allowed in Carnuntum DAC?

A

Chardonnay
Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc)
Gruner Veltliner

171
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What are the red wine varieties allowed in Carnuntum DAC?

A

Zweigelt

Blaufrankisch

172
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How much of the named variety is required for varietal labelling in Carnuntum DAC?

A

100%

173
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How much of the aforementioned grape varieties are required for labelling in Carnuntum DAC blends?

A

At least 67% (2/3rds)

174
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Where is Burgenland?

A

South of Niederosterreich and shares a border with Hungary

175
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What creates ideal conditions for the growth of Botrytis cinerea in Burgenland?

A

Lake Neusiedl, the largest closed-basin lake in Europe

176
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What famous wine of Austria is produced on the western shore of Lake Neusiedl in the town of Rust?

A

Ruster Ausbruch

177
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As of a 2016 change in the Austrian Wine Law, what is Ausbruch synonymous with?

A

The Trockenbeerenauslese level of teh Austrian Pradikat

178
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Can the Ausbruch designation be used on any TBA wine?

A

No, it can only be used in conjunction with the wines of Rust

179
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What is Ruster Ausbruch?

A

Wine produced on the western shore of Lake Neusiedl in the town of Rust from a combination of botrytis-affected grapes and less concentrated grapes harvested from teh same vineyard. The wine is aged before release, and is often ranked among the finest dessert wines in the world.

180
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5 DACs of Burgenland

A 
Mittelburgenland DAC
Eisenberg DAC
Neusiedlersee DAC
Leithaberg DAC
Rosalia DAC
181
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What does Mittelburgenland DAC produce?

A

Red wines based on Blaufrankisch; Wines are known for full body, deep color, and spicy aromas as well as red and black fruit flavors

182
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Classic requirements for Mittelburgenland DAC

A

Must be matured in stainless steel or used oak; should not show any oak influence

183
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Reserve requirements fro Mittelburgenland DAC

A

Additional year of aging (often aged in new oak which is not allowed for Classic)

184
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Where is Eisenberg DAC?

A

Surrounding Eisenberg Hill in the southern protion of Burgenland

185
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What is produced in Eisenberg DAC?

A

Red wines from Blaufrankisch; similar rules to Mittelburgenland DAC

186
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Where is Neusiedlersee DAC?

A

To the east of Lake Neusiedl and stretching to the Hungarian border

187
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What is produced in Neusiedlersee DAC?

A

Red wines based on Zweigelt

188
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Where is Leithaberg DAC?

A

The vineyards of Leithaberg DAC stretch between Lake Neusiedl to the east, and the Leith Mountains to the west

189
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Another name for Leith Mountains

A

Leithagebirge

190
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How do the lake and mountains affect Leithaberg DAC?

A

Warm winds around the lake encourage ripeness, while the mountains provide for a significant diurnal swing and cool temperatures at night

191
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White wines of Leithaberg DAC requirements

A

May be single variety or blend

Varieties allowed - Gruner Veltliner, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, and/or Neuburger

192
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What is Neuburger

A

Indigenous cross of Roter Veltliner X Sylvaner

193
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Red wines of Leithaberg DAC requirements

A

Based on Blaufrankisch, with an allowed (combined) maximum of 15% Zweigelt, St. Laurent, and/or Pinot Noir

194
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When was the Rosalia DAC added?

A

Early 2018

195
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What is the Rosalia DAC named for?

A

Rosaliengebirge (Rosalia Mountain Range)

196
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Where is the Rosalia Mountain Range?

A

It comprises a portion of the Alpine Foothills located on the border between Burgenland and Niederosterreich

197
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What is allowed in Rosalia DAC?

A

Dry wines only! (Red or Rose)

198
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Grape varieties of red wines in Rosalia DAC

A

Blaufrankisch or Zweigelt (Can be single variety or blend)

199
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Rosalia Rose can be produced from what varieties?

A

Any red grape variety approved for PDO wines in Austria

200
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What is the southernmost wine-producing region of Austria?

A

Steiermark (Styria)

201
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How much of Austria’s vineyards are in Steiermark?

A

Less than 10%

202
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What is the topography of Steiermark?

A

Hilly, almost mountainous region with deep valleys and many vineyards planted on south-facing slopes in order to intercept the vivid sunlight

203
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Climate of Steiermark

A

Slightly warmer than most other viticultural areas in Austria (although the winters can be just as cold)

204
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Due to the warmer climate, what are the 2 leading varieties of Steiermark?

A

Sauvignon Blanc

Chardonnay

205
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Are all of Steiermark’s subregions DACs?

A

Yes, as of the 2018 vintage

206
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3 subregions of Steiermark

A

Sudsteiermark DAC
Vulkanland Steiermark DAC
Weststeiermark DAC

207
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Austrian term for regulations

A

Verordnungen

208
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How much of Sudsteiermark is planted to Sauvignon Blanc?

A

Nearly 20% (Leading grape variety)

209
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How big is the Sudsteiermark DAC?

A

6,234 Acres (2,563 ha)

210
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4 main grape varieties of Sudsteiermark DAC

A

Sauvignon Blanc
Riesling
Pinot Gris
Chardonnay

211
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The inclines of Sudsteiermark can reach a steepness of up to?

A

45 degrees

212
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What are the soils in Sudsteiermark?

A

Flatter regions – Primarily marine sediments

Hills/slopes - Marl & Conglomerate soils

213
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Climate of Sudsteiermark

A

Climate during the vegetative cycle typically consists of warm and humid days combined with cool nights

214
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What does the climate of Sudsteiermark allow for?

A

A long growing season and complex, concentrated grapes

215
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What type of soil is in Vulkanland Steiermark?

A

Volcanic Soils

216
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How big is Vulkanland Steiermark?

A

3,765 acres (1,524 ha) planted to vines

217
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Where are many of the vines of Vulkanland Steiermark planted?

A

Slopes of the area’s long-dormant volcanoes, some reaching eleavation as high as 1,968 ft/600 m

218
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Grape varieties of Vulkanland Steiermark

A 
Welchriesling
Chardonnay (Morillon)
Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc)
Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris)
Sauvignon Blanc
Zweigelt
219
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What is Weststeiermark DAC characterized by?

A

Steep hills and deep valleys

220
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How big is Weststeiermark?

A

One of the smalles wine-growing regions of Austria (by acreage) with just over 1200 acres (500 ha) planted to vines

221
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What wine is Weststeiermark known for?

A

Primarily known for its Schilcher Rose, now labeled as Schilcher Klassik Westeiermark DAC

222
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What is Schilcher Klassik Westeiermark Rose?

A

Schilcher Rose is produced from the Blauer Wildbacher (Schilcher) grape variety

223
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How much of all vine plantings in Weststeiermark is Schilcher (Blauer Wildbacher)

A

Nearly 85%

224
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Other grape varieties of Weststeiermark

A

Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc)
Welchriesling
Muller-Thurgau

Reds from Blauer Wildbacher (small amount)

225
Q

What is the only European captial to have a PDO within its city limits?

A

Vienna (Wien)

226
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What river does Wien lie along?

A

Danube River

227
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How big is Wien?

A

Tiny – just 1,500 acres (510 ha), but quite significant in terms of culture and history5

228
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What are Heurigen?

A

Seasonal wine taverns in Wien that were a popular annual tradition, where the local winemakeers served their newly-produced wine in and around the vineyards at harvest time

229
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What is Gemischter Satz?

A

Tradition of Wien (shared in other parts of Austria as well) – wines made from several different grape varieties fermented together

230
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When was the Wiener (Viennese) Gemischter Satz DAC approved? For what?

A

2013; White wines produced using at least 3 grape varieties

231
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Requirements for Wiener (Viennese) Gemischter Satz DAC

A

At least 3 varieties
Grapes must be harvested, pressed, and fermented together
No more than 50% from any single variety, and a minimum of 10% each of at least three varieties
Meant to be fruit-forward
May not show significant influenc of oak

232
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What is unique about Wiener (Viennese) Gemischter Satz?

A

Grapes must not only be processed together but also must be grown together in a field blend (side by side in the vineyard)

233
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How many varieties are allowed in Gemischter Satz?

A

15, and all may be present in a single wine

234
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What are some of the varieties approved for Gemischter Satz?

A 
Gruner Veltliner
Sylvaner
Traminer
Rotgipfler
Neuburger
Weissburgunder
Grauburgunder
Chardonnay
235
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How much of Hungary’s wine production is white?

A

Over 70%

236
Q

What grape variety is often used to produce dry white wines and is part of the blend in Hungary’s famous dessert wine Tokaji Aszu?

A

Furmint

237
Q

Hungary’s famous dessert wine

A

Tokaji Azsu

238
Q

Best-known red wine of Hungary

A

Egri Bikaver (Bull’s Blood of Eger)

239
Q

Alternate name for Egri Bikaver

A

Bull’s Blood of Eger

240
Q

What is Egri Bikaver?

A

Full-bodied wine traditionally made from Kadarka grapes belnded with other varieties such as Kekfrankos (Blaufrankisch), Kekoporto (Portugieser), Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Menoire, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Blauburger, and Zweigelt

241
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Alternate name for Blaufrankisch in Hungary

A

Kekfrankos

242
Q

Alternate name for Portugieser in Hungary

A

Kekoporto

243
Q

When was a newer version of Egri Bikaver introduced?

A

2004

244
Q

When did Hungary become a member of the EU?

A

2004

245
Q

What is the newer version of Egri Bikaver?

A

Egri Bikaver Superior

246
Q

What does Egri Bikaver Superior require?

A

Use of at least 5 of the recommended varieties

247
Q

What did Tokaji Aszu manage to survive?

A

Soviet control in the twentieth century

248
Q

Where is Tokaji Aszu produced?

A

Tokaj PDO in Northern Hungary

249
Q

What countries is the Tokaj PDO located within?

A

Hungary (Northern)

Slovakia (Eastern; small part)

250
Q

What are the authorized grape varieties for Tokaj?

A 
Furmint
Harslevelu
Kabar
Koverszolo
Sargamuskotaly (Muscat)
Zeta
251
Q

Hungarian name for Muscat

A

Sargamuskotaly

252
Q

What is the climate in certain portions of the vineyard region in Tokaj ideal for?

A

Encouraging the development of botrytis

253
Q

Aside from dessert wines what else is produced in Tokaj?

A

Dry white wines and sparkling wines

254
Q

What are the primary grape varieties used for Tokaji Aszu? Why?

A

Furmint
Harslevelu

They provide enough acidity and aromatic character to keep the wine from being cloying

255
Q

What are the grapes called in Hungary, when they are late-harvested, botrytis affected grapes?

A

Aszu

256
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How are Aszu wines made?

A

Aszu grapes are gently mashed into a thick paste and then mixed with a normally fermented base wine to absorb the sugar and flavors of the aszu. Wine is then racked and aged in small casks for a few years in underground tunnels where film-forming yeast similar to the flor of the Sherry region grows

257
Q

What is another name for Eszencia?

A

English name – Essencia

258
Q

What is Eszencia?

A

Wine produced in the Tokaj region – made from the free-run juice of the sweetest, most-botrytized, hand selected berries

259
Q

Requirements for Eszencia

A

Minimum of 45% residual sugar, and often takes years to ferment to a content of 5% to 6% alcohol by volume

260
Q

How long does the winemaking tradition in Croatia stretch back?

A

More than 2000 years

261
Q

What negatively affected winemaking in Croatia?

A

Like the other member states of the former Yugoslavia, it was somewhat wracked by warfare or controled by a communist dictatorship for most of the last century

262
Q

When did Croatia become an independent democratic republic?

A

1991

263
Q

Where are the fine wine growing conditions in Croatia?

A

Along the Adriatic Sea

264
Q

When did Croatia join the EU?

A

2013

265
Q

What grape variety is Croatia known for?

A

Crljenak Kastelanski (Tribidrag)

266
Q

Another name for Crljenak Kastelanski

A

Tribidrag
Zinfandel (in US)
Primitivo (in Italy)

267
Q

What was Crljenak Kastelanski renamed as in the United States?

A

Zinfandel

268
Q

What was Crljenak Kastelanski renamed as in Italy?

A

Primitivo

269
Q

What is the most widely grown white grape variety in Croatia?

A

Grasevina (Welchriesling)

270
Q

Another name for Grasevina

A

Welchriesling

271
Q

How much of Croatia’s production is white wine?

A

Nearly 2/3rds

272
Q

White grape varieties of Croatia

A 
Grasevina (Welchriesling)
Malvasia
Bogdanusa
Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Gris 
Chardonnay
273
Q

Red grape varieties of Croatia

A 
Crljenak Kastelanski
Frankovka (Blaufrankisch)
Teran
Plavac Mali (Close relative Crljenak Kastelanski)
Cabernet Sauvignon 
Merlot
274
Q

Another name for Blaufrankisch in Croatia

A

Frankovka

275
Q

What is Plavac Mali closely related to?

A

Crljenak Kastelanski

276
Q

How many broad region is Croatia’s wine country divided into? What seperates them?

A

Two (Kontinentalna Hrvatska & Primorska Krvatska); Dinaric Alps

277
Q

What is the name of the inland region of Croatia?

A

Kontinentalna Hrvatska (Inland Croatia)

278
Q

Where is Inland Croatia?

A

Stretches eastward over 150 miles (240 km), covering much of the eastern half of the country to the border with Hungary

279
Q

What is produced in Kontinentaln Hrvatska (Inland Croatia)?

A

Majority is white wines for local consumption

280
Q

What is the western half of Croatia called?

A

Primorska Hrvatska (Coastal Croatia)

281
Q

Where is Coastal Croatia?

A

Extends along the Adriatic coastline for 330 miles (530 km), with vineyard areas interspersed among islands and inlents formed by the Kvarner Gulf

282
Q

What is the climate of Primorska Hrvatska (Coastal Croatia)?

A

Mediterranean, with mairitime influences in the south and warmer areas in the north, particularly around the Istrian Peninsula

283
Q

What is produced in Primorska Hrvatska (Coastal Croatia)?

A

Majority of the wines, and an even greater majority of the high-quality wines of Croatia

284
Q

Why does Switzerland export little of its output (as a relatively small producer of wine)?

A

Country’s domestic demand is 3x its production volume; Swiss wines are also very expensive outside of Switzerland, given the high value of the Swiss franc

285
Q

Does Switzerland follow the EU model of wine classification?

A

No, Switzerland is not a member of the EU and has its own governing body in charge of wine

286
Q

What is the name of the governing body in charge of wine within Switzerland?

A

OIC

3 names depending on which official language of Switzerland is used

French – Organisme Intercantonal de Certifcation
German – Interkantonale Zertifizierungsstelle
Italian – Organismo Intercantonale di Certificazione

287
Q

What country’s system is similar to that of Switzerland?

A

The French AOC system

288
Q

When did official wine regions and controlled appellations begin to be implemented in Switzerland?

A

1990s

289
Q

What do the appellations of Switzerland specify?

A

Many of them specify grape varieties, and some specify winemaking and wine styles

290
Q

What are the states that oversee winemaking called in Switzerland?

A

Cantons

291
Q

Where are most of Switzerland’s winegrowing areas?

A

Despite being set amid the rugged Alps, Switzerland has many protected valleys with fine weatehr for winegrowing. Primary areas of produciton are in the French-speaking part of the country along the northern shore of Lake Geneva and in teh Valais, the valley of the Rhone River, to its east

292
Q

Does Switzerland produce more red or white wine?

A

Slightly more red

293
Q

Main grape varieties of Switzerland

A

Pinot Noir (leading)
Gamay
Merlot
Chasselas (leading white)

294
Q

Another name for Chasselas in Switzerland

A

Fendant

295
Q

What did Romania spend most of the 20th century doing in regards to wine?

A

Making large amounts of bulk wine to send east to the Soviet Union (Romania is a former Soviet satellite – Republic of Romania)

296
Q

When did Romania join the EU?

A

2007

297
Q

What did Romania’s entrance into the EU allow for?

A

Influx of investments and expertise, as well as easier access to markets in the West

298
Q

What is the climate of Romania?

A

Generally continental, moderated in places by the Black Sea, Danube River, and Carpathian Mountains

299
Q

How many appellations are in Romania?

A

More than 40

300
Q

What is the oldest appellation in Romania?

A

Tarnave DOC

301
Q

Where is Tarnave DOC?

A

In the center of Romania surrounding the Carpathian Mountains

302
Q

Well-known sweet wines DOC of Romania?

A

Cotnari DOC

303
Q

Where is Cotnari DOC?

A

In the Moldovan Hills (near the eastern border of Romania)

304
Q

Why were many of Romania’s vineyards replaced with French varieties?

A

Phylloxera

305
Q

What did the Phylloxera epidemic lead to in Romania?

A

Many of Romania’s vineyards were replanted to French varieties – so today there is a dual focus on both indegenous and international grape varieties that has led to varietally labeled wines as well as unusual blends of both French and Romanian varieties

306
Q

Two most widely planted white grapes of Romania

A

Feteasca Alba
Feteasca Regala

Both of which produce light, aromatic wines with varying levels of sweetness

307
Q

White international varieties of Romania

A

Muscat
Aligote
Sauvignon Blanc

308
Q

Two most planted red grapes of Romania (1 international, 1 native)

A

Pinot Noir

Feteasca Neagra

309
Q

What is Pinot Noir considered in Romania?

A

Leading red grape for the export market

310
Q

What is Feteasca Neagra considered in Romania?

A

Flagship red variety of the country

311
Q

When was Bulgaria a leading producer and exporter of wine in terms of volume?

A

1970s and early 1980s

312
Q

What stopped the progression of the Bulgarian wine industry?

A

Tumultuous political forces in the years that followed the early 1980s

313
Q

When did Bulgaria begin its transformation to democracy?

A

1990

314
Q

When did Bulgaria join the EU?

A

2007, during which time the country began to slowly modernize and improve its wine industry

315
Q

What is the majority of Bulgaria’s wine made from? Intended for?

A

Made from international varieties; Intended for Export, although boutique projects, traditional practices, and native grape varieties remain a small but thriving part of the industry

316
Q

Location and Climate of Bulgaria

A

Located in the eastern portion of the Balkan Peninsula, Bulgaria has a diverse topography and a temperate continental climate with hot summers, long, cold winters and four distinct seasons.

317
Q

What river seperates Bulgaria from Romania (its neighbor to the north)?

A

Danube River

318
Q

What does the northern portion of Bulgaria consist of?

A

Vast lowlands of the Danube Plain

319
Q

What does the southern portion of Bulgaria consist of?

A

Dominated by highlands and elevated plains

320
Q

What borders Bulgaria to the east?

A

Black Sea

321
Q

Does Bulgaria plant more reds or whites?

A

Split more or less evenly

322
Q

Red grape varieties of Bulgaria

A 
(Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot) - two most widely planted international
Syrah
Pinot Noir
Zinfandel
Mavrud
Rubin
Gamza
Melnik
Pamid
323
Q

What is Rubin?

A

Nebbiolo x Syrah cross

324
Q

Another name for Gamza

A

Kadarka

325
Q

What is Melnik?

A

Highly tannic variety mostly planted in the Struma River Valley of Bulgaria

326
Q

What is Pamid?

A

Thin-skinned, early-ripening variety in Bulgaria

327
Q

What are the two most widely planted white grapes of Bulgaria?

A

Rkatsiteli
Dimiat

(common throughout Eastern Europe)

328
Q

What is Misket Cherven?

A

Red Misket; Highly aromatic, pink-skinned variety grown in the hillier areas of Bulgaria

329
Q

International white varieties of Bulgaria

A

Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Riesling
Viognier

330
Q

Where is Slovenia?

A

Located on the Mediterranean coast – shares a border with 4 established wine countries

331
Q

4 Established wine countries that share a border with Slovenia

A

West - Italy
North - Austria
South/Southeast - Croatia
Northeast - Hungary

332
Q

When did Slovenia become an independent nation?

A

1991

333
Q

When did Slovenia join the EU?

A

2003

334
Q

What are Slovenia’s PDO wines classified as?

A

ZOP - Zasciteno oznacbo porekla

335
Q

How many zasciteno oznacbo porekla (ZOPs) in Slovenia

A

14 defined, as well as several variations

336
Q

What examples of the variations for ZOPs?

A

Traiditonal Method sparkling wines, botrytis-affected wines, and wines with a certain degree of aging

337
Q

How many PGI regions in Slovenia?

A

3

338
Q

What is the name of the PGI category in Slovenia?

A

zasciteno geografsko oznacbo (ZGO)

339
Q

What are the 3 zasciteno geografso oznacbo (ZGOs) of Slovenia?

A

Podravje ZGO
Primorska ZGO
Posavje ZGO

340
Q

Where is Podravje ZGO?

A

Inland east of Slovenia, surrounding the valleys of the Pesnica, Drava, and Mura Rivers.

341
Q

Largest of Slovenias ZGOs

A

Podravje – produces roughly half of the country’s wine

342
Q

Where is Primorska?

A

On the coast, across the Adriatic Sea from Venice and sharing a border with Italy’s Friuli region; several of the wine areas located within Primorska straddle the Italian-Slovenian border, divided only by politics

343
Q

Two Slovenian/Italian shared ZOP/DOC examples

A

Slovenia - Goriska Brda ZOP
Italy - Collio Goriziano DOC

Slovenia - Kras ZOP
Italy - Carso DOC

344
Q

Where is Posavje?

A

Located in the southeast of Slovenia, along the border with Croatia

345
Q

What does the name Posavje refer to?

A

(Lower Sava) – refers to its proximity to the end of the Sava River valley

346
Q

What is Posavje?

A

Slovenia’s smallest – and perhaps most old-fashioned – wine-producing region

347
Q

What do the grape varieties of Slovenia reflect?

A

Influence of Italy, Germany, and Austria, and include French (international) varieties as well

348
Q

Does Slovenia produce more white or red wines?

A

White

349
Q

Widely planted white grape varieties of Slovenia

A 
Riesling
Gewurztraminer (Traminec)
Muller-Thurgau (Rizvanec)
Pinot Gris (Sivi Pinot)
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Tai (Friulano)
Ribolla Gialla
350
Q

Name for Gewurztraminer in Slovenia

A

Traminec

351
Q

Name for Muller-Thurgau in Slovenia

A

Rizvanec

352
Q

Name for Pinot Gris in Slovenia

A

Sivi Pinot

353
Q

Name for Friulano in Slovenia

A

Tai

354
Q

Two popular Friulian grape varieties (Tai & Ribolla Gialla) are grown primarily where is Slovenia?

A

Primorska (near the Italian border)

355
Q

What are the leading red grape varieties of Slovenia?

A 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
St. Laurent
Pinot Noir (Modri Pinot)
Refosco
356
Q

Name for Pinot Noir in Slovenia

A

Modri Pinot

357
Q

Where do many archeologist believe is the site of the world’s first cultivated vineyards?

A

Present-day Georgia

358
Q

What has recently been added to UNESCO’s list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?

A

The Georgian tradition of aging wine in large, egg-shaped earthenware vessels known as kvevris (often spelled qvevri)

359
Q

What are kvevris (qvevris)?

A

Georgian large, egg shaped earthenware vessels for aging wine

360
Q

When did Georgia become an independent state?

A

1991

361
Q

When did Georgia pass the “Law of Georgia on Wine and Vine”?

A

1998

362
Q

What did the “Law of Georgia on Wine and Vine” do?

A

Specify winemaking zones (Controlled appellations recognized by the EU), as well as specifications for grape varieties, definitions of approved wine styles, and a list of approved winemaking and viticultural practices

363
Q

Is Georgia a member of the EU?

A

No, although Georgia and the European Union have maintained trade relations since 1996

364
Q

How many acres in Georgia are under vine?

A

110,000 acres (44,500 ha)

365
Q

What type of wild vines are found in some parts of Georgia?

A

Vitis vinifera silvestris

366
Q

How many identifiable indigenous varieties are in Georgia?

A

500

367
Q

How much of Georgian wine is from indigenous varieties?

A

Close to 90%

368
Q

How many varieties are used for commercial winemaking in Georgia?

A

35

369
Q

Most widely grown grape in Georgia

A

White – Rkatsiteli (also the predominant white grape variety of eastern Europe)

370
Q

Style of Rkatsiteli

A

Light, floral, crisp white wines

371
Q

What is the leading red grape of Georgia

A

Saperavi

372
Q

Style of Saperavi

A

High-alcohol wines with good potential for aging

373
Q

What region has the best viticultural conditions of the former Soviet Union?

A

Crimea

374
Q

Where is Crimea?

A

Shaped basically like a peninsula that extends into the Black Sea

375
Q

What does Crimea have a long history of?

A

Sparkling wine production

376
Q

What did sparkling wine production begin with in Crimea?

A

1878 founding of Novy Svet Winery

377
Q

Famous wine of Novy Svet Winery in Crimea

A

Brut Paradiso

378
Q

What did Novy Svet Winery’s Brut Paradiso win in the 1900 World’s Fair in Paris?

A

Grand Prix de Champagne – beating out many famous Champagne producers

379
Q

What was the Crimean Peninsula during Soviet times?

A

Larges wine supplier in the USSR

380
Q

Colorful name of the wine produced during Soviet times in Crimea?

A

Sovetskoye Shampanskoye (Soviet Champagne)

381
Q

Does Crimea only produce sparkling wines?

A

No, still wines made primarily from international varieties and a fortified wine are produced as well

382
Q

Fortified wine of Crimea

A

Etalita

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