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Austria History, Geology, Climate, Wine Laws Flashcards

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Austria

11 DACs

2018

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  • Weinviertel 2002
  • Mittelburgenland 2005
  • Traisental 2006
  • Kremstal 2007
  • Kamptal 2008
  • Leithaberg 2009
  • Eisenberg 2010
  • Neusiedlersee 2012
  • Wiener Gemischter Satz 2013
  • Schilcherland 2017
  • Rosalia 2018
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What’s the min. alcohol for prädikat?

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5%

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In what year was the Österreichischen Traditionsweinguter founded?

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1992

  • In 2010, elevated 52 top sites throughout Kremstal, Kamptal, Wagram, Traisental to Erste Lage
  • Does not have legal status
  • Only GV and Riesling can carry Austrian Erste Lage logo
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In 2010, the Österreichischen Traditionsweinguter elevated how many top sites throughout Kremstal, Kamptal, Wagram, and Traisental to Erste Lage?

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52

  • Does not have legal status
  • Only GV and Riesling can carry Austrian Erste Lage logo
  • Österreichischen Traditionsweinguter founded in 1992
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5
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What does Ried indicate?

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top site = Ried

  • Austrian single vineyard wines are labeled in German fashion - village and vineyard
  • old custom, replace the village with the word Ried
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6
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Where is LFZ located?

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Klosterneuburg, Wagram

  • LFZ - Teaching and Research Centre for Viticulture and Horticulture
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What is LFZ?

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LFZ - Teaching and Research Centre for Viticulture and Horticulture

  • In Klosterneuburg, Wagram
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What is Buschenschank?

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local wine tavern

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What is heuriger?

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nouveau wine

  • Consumed in its infancy in taverns of the same name
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What is sturm?

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half-fermented, sparkling grape juice

  • Usually accompanies harvest-time meals
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What is the 1st DAC to allow both red and white wines?

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Leithaberg (Red - 2008, White - 2009)

  • blends or single GV, Char, Neuburger, Weissburgunder
  • min 85% Blaufränkisch
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Where is the institute of Klosterneuberg located?

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eastern Wagram

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What are the 5 DACs of Burgenland (2018)?

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  • Mittelburgenland - red, Blfksch, March 1, used/large barrique, min alc 12.5%, reserve - 13%, 1 year age
  • Leithaberg - 1st DAC for red and white, blends or single GV, Char, Neub, Weissb, 85% Blfksch
  • Neusiedlersee
  • Eisenberg - red, Blfksch
  • Rosalia - monovarietal Blaufrankisch or Zweigelt, red and rosé
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What is Gemischter Satz?

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traditional field blend

  • DAC in Wien
  • Still popular in Carnuntum
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What chemical was responsible for the Austrian wine scandal of 1985?

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Diethylene Glycol

  • often called the Antifreeze Scandal, although antifreeze is Ethylene Glycol
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What is required for Qualitätswein?

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  • From permitted grapes, from a single weinbaugebiete
  • Must pass a tasting panel and chemical analysis
  • Resulting in a Prüfnummber (state control number)
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What does the red and white banderole indicate?

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Qualitätswein

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What is permitted for Wein?; what category does it replace?

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  • Vintage and varietal are permitted; area may not be more specific than “Österreich”
  • Replaces Tafelwein as of 2009
  • Varieties that imply geographic origin (ie Blaufränkisch) may not be labeled by variety
19
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What are the requirements for Landwein?

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Same varietals as Qualitätswein, but labeled by Weinbauregionen (Weinland, Steierland, or Bergland)

20
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What are the 3 Weinbauregionen of Austria?

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  • Weinland (Niederösterreich, Wein, Burgenland)
  • Steierland (Styria)
  • Bergland (scattered areas in the Alps)
21
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What are the regions of Bergland?

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  • Vorarlberg (10 ha), Tirol (5 ha), Salzburg (7 ha) (W to E)
  • Oberösterreich (45 ha, N of Salzburg)
  • Kärnten (170 ha, S of Salzburg)
22
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Which is likely to be sweeter in profile: German Auslese or Austrian Auslese?

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Austrian Auslese

  • While most Qualitätswein is dry, Prädikatswein in Austria is generally sweeter than that in Germany
23
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Which categories in Austria prevent chaptalization and süssreserve?

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  • Kabinett Qualitätswein
  • All Prädikatswein
24
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What is strohwein?

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  • A dried grape wine of Beerenauslese ripeness, dried for 3mos
25
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ausbruch

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Essentially Austrian Tokaji

26
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Wein KMW

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10.7º

27
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Landwein KMW

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14º

28
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Qualitätswein KMW

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15º

  • Wein 10.7º
  • Landwein 14º
  • Qualitätswein 15º
  • Kabinett 17º
  • Spätlese 19º
  • Auslese 21º
  • Beerenauslese 25º
  • Strohwein 25º
  • Eiswein 25°
  • Ausbruch 27º
  • Trockenbeerenauslese 30º
29
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Kabinett KMW

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17º

30
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What does the suffix -tal denote (for both Germany and Austria)?

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Valley

31
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Which grapes are permitted to carry the Erste Lage designation?

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  • Riesling
  • Grüner Veltliner
32
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What are the new tiers of quality for Austrian Sekt?; when did this legislation come to pass?

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  • Klassik
  • Reserve
  • Grosse Reserve

2015

33
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What are the requirements for Klassik Sekt?

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  • Harvested in a single state; must be vinified in Austria
  • Min 9 mos on lees; not released before Oct 22nd the year following the harvest
  • All methods of fermentation, styles, and dosage levels permitted
  • May be vintage
  • Max 12.5% abv
34
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What are the requirements for Reserve Sekt?

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  • Harvested and vinified in a single state
  • Hand harvested, whole cluster press
  • Traditional method, 18mos on lees, not released before Oct 22nd the 2nd year following the harvest
  • May be vintage; May not label commune or village
  • Must be Brut, Extra Brut, or Brut Nature
  • No blending for rosé
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What are the requirements for Grosse Reserve Sekt?

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  • Harvested and vinified in a single commune
  • Hand harvested, whole cluster press
  • Traditional method, 30mos on lees, not released before Oct 22nd the 3rd year following the harvest
  • May be vintage
  • May designate a vineyard
  • Must be Brut, Extra Brut, or Brut Nature (max 12g/L)
  • No blending for rose
36
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What districts contain the Erste Lage sites elevated by Österreichischen Traditionsweingüter in 2010?

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  • Kamptal
  • Kremstal
  • Wagram
  • Traisental
37
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Name 4 requirements for Klassik Sekt.

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Klassik

  • Grapes must come from one of Austria’s federal states
  • Min. 9 months on the lees
  • Tank, transfer, and traditional methods are all allowed
  • All dosage levels/styles and colors may be produced
38
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Name 5 requirements for Reserve Sekt.

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  • Traditional method
  • Grapes must be grown and vinified in one of Austria’s federal states
  • Min. 18 months on the lees
  • Vintage may be listed
  • Only Brut, Extra Brut, or Brut Nature
39
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Name 7 requirements for Grosse Reserve Sekt.

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  • Grapes must come from a single wine village, such as Langenlois
  • Hand-harvesting is required
  • Can label with vineyard and vintage
  • Min. 30 months on the lees
  • May not be released until 3 years after harvest
  • Brut, Extra Brut, or Brut Nature (like Reserve, max 12 g/l rs)
  • Hauersekt
    • Corresponds to the German Winzersekt, may be added to a label
    • Indicates the wine is made by the grape grower, like Récoltant Manipulant
    • Must list village/vineyard, grape variety, vintage
40
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To differentiate Austrian Sekt with Protected Designation of Origin from general Austrian Sekt, what must be on the capsule?

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An official seal with the words Geschützter Ursprung, geprüfte Qualität, meaning “protected designation of origin and certified quality”

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