Austria general Flashcards
Regions of Austria
Weinland:
Burgenland
Niederösterreich
Wien
Steierland: Steiermark
Bergland: Vorarlberg (12 ha in 2012) Tirol (8 ha in 2012) Salzburg (2 ha in 2012) Oberösterreich (15 ha in 2012) Kärnten (50 ha in 2012)
Regions of Burgenland
Regions of Burgenland
Eisenberg DAC (Südburgenland) Leithaberg DAC (Neusiedlersee-Hügelland) Neusiedlersee DAC Mittelburgenland DAC Südburgenland Neusiedlersee-Hügelland
Regions of Niederösterreich (Lower Austria)
Regions of Niederösterreich (Lower Austria)
Wachau Kremstal DAC Kamptal DAC Traisental DAC Wagram Weinviertel DAC Carnuntum Thermenregion
Regions of Steiermark (Styria)
Regions of Steiermark (Styria)
Südsteiermark Südoststeiermark Weststeiermark
Regions of Niederösterreich (Lower Austria)
Regions of Niederösterreich (Lower Austria)
Wachau Kremstal DAC Kamptal DAC Traisental DAC Wagram Weinviertel DAC Carnuntum Thermenregion
Wachau
Wachau
Region: Niederösterreich Major Villages and Vineyards: Spitz: Axpoint, Singerriedel, Offenberg, Setzberg, Bruck Weißenkirchen: Achleiten, Klaus, Hinter der Burg, Hinter Seiber Wösendorf: Kollmütz, Hochrain Joching: Stein am Rain, Pichlpoint, Kollmitz, Postaller Dürnstein: Hollerin, Kellerberg, Höheneck, Superin Unterloiben/Oberloiben: Loibenberg, Schütt, Mühlpoint, Klostersatz, Steinertal Mautern: Silberbichl Principal Grape Varieties (% of 2009 Vineyard Area) Grüner Veltliner (54% of total acreage) Riesling (17% of total acreage) Zweigelt (8% of total acreage) Müller-Thurgau (6%) Neuburger (4%) Key Producers: Emmerich Knoll (Unterloiben), Franz Hirtzberger (Spitz), Rudi Pichler (Wösendorf), FX Pichler (Oberloiben), Prager (Weißenkirchen), Veyder-Malberg (Spitz), Alzinger (Unterloiben), Domäne Wachau (Dürnstein), Nikolaihof (Mautern), Jäger (Weißenkirchen)
Major Villages and Vineyards of Wachau
Wachau
Major Villages and Vineyards:
Spitz: Axpoint, Singerriedel, Offenberg, Setzberg, Bruck
Weißenkirchen: Achleiten, Klaus, Hinter der Burg, Hinter Seiber
Wösendorf: Kollmütz, Hochrain
Joching: Stein am Rain, Pichlpoint, Kollmitz, Postaller
Dürnstein: Hollerin, Kellerberg, Höheneck, Superin
Unterloiben/Oberloiben: Loibenberg, Schütt, Mühlpoint, Klostersatz, Steinertal
Mautern: Silberbichl
Soil Structure and Natural Features of Wachau
Soil Structure and Natural Features
The vineyards of the Wachau line terraces along the Danube (Donau) River. Lower, east-facing vineyards typically contain sandy loess soils, whereas the steeper, higher vineyards (450 meters and above) are characterized by shallow soils and a higher proportion of the underlying Gföhl gneiss and other primary rock.
Vinea Wachau “Codex Wachau”
Vinea Wachau “Codex Wachau”
Founded in 1983, the Vinea Wachau is an association of producers with approximately 200 members. The following Codex applies only to members of the organization.
Classification: Steinfeder: max. 11.5% abv; min 15° KMW Federspiel: 11.5-12.5% abv; min 17° KMW Smaragd: min. 12.5% abv; min 19° KMW
Vinea Wachau “Codex Wachau”
Classification:
Steinfeder: max. 11.5% abv; min 15° KMW Federspiel: 11.5-12.5% abv; min 17° KMW Smaragd: min. 12.5% abv; min 19° KMW
Origin: Vineau Wachau wines must be composed solely of grapes grown in Wachau and the wines must be bottled in Wachau.
No Additives: Chaptalization and any form of must concentrate are prohibited.
No Concentration: The natural composition of the wine or must cannot be altered (by means such as reverse osmosis, cryo-extraction, etc.).
No Aromatization: The natural aromatic qualities of the wine may not be altered (significantly, this precludes the use of barriques and wood chips).
No Fractionation: Spinning cone devices and similar means are prohibited.
No Manipulation of Nature: This is a broader renunciation of any “unnatural” practices, including a requirement that all harvests must be conducted by hand.
Regions of Burgenland
Regions of Burgenland
Eisenberg DAC (Südburgenland) Leithaberg DAC (Neusiedlersee-Hügelland) Neusiedlersee DAC Mittelburgenland DAC Südburgenland Neusiedlersee-Hügelland
Regions of Steiermark (Styria)
Regions of Steiermark (Styria)
Südsteiermark Südoststeiermark Weststeiermark
Südsteiermark
Südsteiermark
Region: Steiermark (Styria) Major Villages: Gamlitz, Ratsch, Berghausen, Spielfeld, Leutschach, Kitzeck Principal Grape Varieties (% of 2009 Vineyard Area): Weissburgunder and Chardonnay (combined 21%) Welschriesling (19%) Sauvignon Blanc (18%) Zweigelt (9%) Soil Type: various (sandstone, slate, marl, limestone) Producers: Weingut Tement, Polz
Südoststeiermark
Südoststeiermark
Region: Steiermark (Styria) Major Villages: Hartberg, Fürstenfeld, Kapfenstein, St. Anna am Aigen, Klöch, Straden, Bad Gleichenberg Principal Grape Varieties (% of 2009 Vineyard Area): Welschriesling (23%) Weissburgunder and Chardonnay (combined 22%) Zweigelt (13%) Soil Type: volcanic basalt, sand, loam, and weathered primary rock soils
Weststeiermark
Weststeiermark
Region: Steiermark (Styria) Major Villages: Stainz, St. Stefan ob Stainz, Deutschlandsberg Principal Grape Varieties (% of 2009 Vineyard Area): Blauer Wildbacher (96% of red grape acreage) Pinot Blanc / Chardonnay (combined 41% of white grape acreage) Sauvignon Blanc (13% of white grape acreage) Welschriesling (11% of white grape acreage) Soil Type: gneiss, schist and sedimentary rock
Eisenberg DAC
Eisenberg DAC
Region: Burgenland (Südburgenland) Major Villages: Eisenberg, Deutsch Schützen, Rechnitz Authorized Grape Varieties for DAC Wines: Blaufränkisch Minimum Alcohol (DAC Wines): Classic: 12% Reserve: 13% Maximum Residual Sugar (DAC Wines): 4 g/l Aging Requirements (DAC Wines): Classic: May be released from September 1 of the year following the harvest. Reserve: May be released from March 1 of the second year following the harvest (must be aged in wood). Soil Types: gravel and slate
Eisenberg DAC grapes?
Authorized Grape Varieties for DAC Wines: Blaufränkisch
Minimum Alcohol (DAC Wines):
Classic: 12%
Reserve: 13%
Leithaberg DAC
Leithaberg DAC
Region: Burgenland (Neusiedlersee-Hügelland) Major Villages: Eisenstadt, Jois, Winden, Breitenbrunn, Purbach, Donnerskirchen, Schützen Authorized Grape Varieties for DAC Wines: White: Grüner Veltliner, Neuburger, Chardonnay, Weissburgunder (blends or varietal wines) Red: Blaufränkisch, plus a max. 15% combined Pinot Noir, St. Laurent, and Zweigelt Minimum Alcohol (DAC Wines): 12.5% Maximum Residual Sugar (DAC Wines): 2.5 g/l Aging Requirements (DAC Wines): White: Wines may not be released until September 1 of the year following the harvest. Red: Wines must be aged in oak, and may not be released until September 1 of the second year after the harvest. Soil Types: gneiss, mica-slate, and limestone (Leithakalk) First DAC Vintage: 2009 is the first white vintage; 2008 is the first red vintage.
Leithaberg DAC Authorized Grape Varieties for DAC Wines?
Authorized Grape Varieties for DAC Wines:
White: Grüner Veltliner, Neuburger, Chardonnay, Weissburgunder (blends or varietal wines)
Red: Blaufränkisch, plus a max. 15% combined Pinot Noir, St. Laurent, and Zweigelt