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What is Müller-Thurgau also known as?

(2,102 ha, 4.6%)

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Rivaner

  • Müller-Thurgau = Riesling x Chasselas de Courtillier (Madeleine Royale)
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Müller-Thurgau (2,102 ha, 4.6%)

Parentage

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Riesling x Chasselas de Courtillier (Madeleine Royale)

  • bred 1882, in Geisenheim
  • by Swiss botanist, Hermann Müller, from canton of Thurgau
  • thought to be Riesling x Sylvaner, but incorrect
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Müller-Thurgau (Rivaner)

Importance

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  • ripens early, offered in form of must, “Sturm” (partially fermented) and “En primeur” wine
  • blends, young wines, drink fresh
  • Prädikat
  • needs deep soils w/ water retention
  • susceptible to peronospora, oidium, berry- and stem rot, Roter Brenner (Pseudopezicula tracheiphila) and phomopsis - more plant protection is necessary
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Riesling

(1,863 ha, 4.1%)

Origin

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  • Germany, Oberrhein
  • 1435, in Rüsselsheim
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What was the earliest documentation of Riesling?

(1,863 ha, 4.1%)

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1435, in Rüsselsheim

Germany, Oberrhein

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Riesling is a natural crossing of what three varietals?

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  • Weißem Heunisch
  • Vitis Sylvestris
  • Traminer
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Sauvignon Blanc is a natural crossing of what two grapes?

(933 ha, 2%)

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Traminer x Chenin Blanc

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When was Sauvignon Blanc introduced in the Steiermark?

(933 ha, 2%)

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19th century, by Archduke Johann

  • at the time, was known as Muskat-Sylvaner (no relation to either varietal)
  • Origin: France, Loire
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Who introduced Sauvignon Balnc to Steiermark?

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Archduke Johann, in the 19th century

  • at the time, was known as Muskat-Sylvaner
    • no relation to either varietal
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Neuburger is a crossing of what two grapes?

(652 ha, 1.4%)

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Roter Veltliner x Sylvaner

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Where is Neuburger significant?

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Wachau and Thermenregion

(‘99-‘09 - decrease by 40.4%)

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What is Frühroter Veltliner also known as?

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Malvasier

  • Frühroter Veltliner = natural crossing of Roter Veltliner and Sylvaner
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Frühroter Veltliner is a natural crossing of what two grapes?

(424 ha, 0.9%)

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Roter Veltliner x Sylvaner

  • same parental grapes as Neuburger
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What is Sämling 88?

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Scheurebe

  • bred 1916
  • by Georg Scheu as a “sämling” or seedling from Riesling
  • at Landesanstalt für Rebenzüchtung in Alzey, Germany
  • 398 ha, 0.9%
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Muskat-Ottonel is a new breed from what two grapes?

(360 ha, 0.8%)

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Gutedel (Chasselas) x Muskat de Sumur

  • by Jean Moreau, private grower in Angers
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Muskat-Ottonel is a new breed created by who?

(360 ha, 0.8%)

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Jean Moreau

  • private grower from Angers, France
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Where is Muskat-Ottonel mainly grown?

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Neusiedlersee (Lake Neusiedl), Burgenland

  • vineyards decreasing
  • Gutedel (Chasselas) x Muskat de Saumur, by Jean Moreau (private grower from Angers, France)
18
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Bouvier is a breed from what two grapes?

(222 ha, 0.5%)

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Gelber Muskateller x Weißer Burgunder

  • around 1900, by Lothar Bouvier, in Bad Radkersburg (Steiermark)
19
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Where is Bouvier mostly found?

(234 ha, 0.5%)

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Burgenland

  • ‘99-‘09 - vineyard decrease by 1/3
  • Gelber Muskateller x weißer Burgunder
  • bred around 1900, by Lothar Bouvier, in Bad Radkersburg
20
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Bouvier is marketed mainly as what?

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  • Table grape
  • “Sturm” (still-fermenting grape juice)
  • Young wine
  • Prädikat
  • primarily in Burgenland
21
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What is Spätrot?

A

Zierfandler (Spätrot)

  • Origin: Thermenregion
  • natural crossing of Roter Veltliner x Traminer-like variety
  • 85 ha, 0.19%
22
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Grüner Veltliner

Parentage

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Traminer x St. Georgen

  • St. Georgen is discovery location of the varietal
  • could not attribute grape to a known variety
  • not related Roter Veltliner, nor Frühroter Veltliner
23
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Grüner Veltliner

Vineyard Area

A

13,518 ha (29.4%)

  • most widespread in 1950s
  • w/ intro of Lenz Moser’s (High Culture) Hochkultur training system
  • Niederösterreich, N Burgenland
  • (‘99 - ‘09) - cultivation decreased by 22%
24
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What gives Grüner Veltliner its synonym Weißgipfler?

A

white wooly hair on the shoot tip

25
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Welschriesling

(3,597 ha, 4.3%)

Parentage

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  • Origin unknown - Elbling is most closely related
  • from N Itlay (Riesling italico)
  • not related to Weißer Riesling
26
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Where is most Welschriesling planted?

(3,597 ha, 4.3%)

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  • Poysdorf, Weinviertel - neutral, acid base for sparkling
  • Steiermark - easy drinking Buschenschank (tavern)
  • Seewinkel, Burgenland - TBA
27
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What is Blaufränkisch known as in Germany?

A

Lemberger

Kékfrankos - Blfksch in Hungary

28
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What is Blaufränkisch known as in Hungary?

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Kékfrankos

  • Lemberger - Blfksch in Germany
29
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What grapes are used for Ausbruch?

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  • Traditionally:
  • Furmint
  • Modern Ruster Ausbruch:
  • Chardonnay
  • Muskateller
  • Neuburger
  • Pinot Blanc
  • Pinot Gris
  • Traminer
  • Welschriesling
30
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Where are the rare white grapes Rotgipfler and Zierfandler cultivated?

A
  • Thermenregion (HOT Pannonian summers)
  • Rotgipfler, Zierfandler - sing. varietal or blended as Spätrot-Rotgipfler

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