Austria I (Niederösterreich & Wien) Flashcards
What is the difference between Oeschle and KMW?
Oeschle measures density of grape must; KMW measures exact sugar content in must. Oeschle measures assumed sugar (so actual vs assumed). So it assumes that specific gravity in the must besides water is sugar (even though there are other things in it)
Wiener-Gemischter Satz is made from a minimum % of how many grapes?
Minimum 3 grapes (10-50% per grape)
Minimum alcohol for Kamptal and Kremstal Reserve?
13%
Maximum yields for Kamptal and Kremstal Reserve?
67.5 hl/ha
Which region has the speciality of making the red grape Roter Veltliner vinified as a white wine?
Wagram
What is Respekt-Biodyn? Name 2 members.
Founding member Fred Loimer in 2007 (with Clemens Busch, Steffen Christmann, Johannes Hirsch, Ott). Includes 23 wineries from Austria, Germany, Italy and Hungary; follows the teachings of Rudolph Steiner.
Synonym of Chardonnay?
Morillon
Synonyms of Pinot Blanc?
Weissburgunder, Klevner
Synonym of Muller-Thurgau?
Rivaner
Synonym of Zweigelt?
Rotburger
What are the names for Blafränksich in Germany, Hungary and Italy (Friuli)?
Lemberger, Kekfrankos, Franconia
What is the largest producing town in Austria?
Langenlois in Kamptal
What is the oldest winery?
Nikolaihof is the oldest winery in Austria with records back to 777
What is the cross for Gruner Veltliner?
Traminer x St. Georgener-Rebe (or “St-Georgen-vine”)
Which two DACs allow only Blaufränksich?
Eisenberg and Mittelburgenland
T or F? Weinviertal DAC allows only Gruner.
True!
What famous figure is featured on the Knoll label?
St. Urban (patron saint of winemaking…hence St Urbanshof in Germany….and Clos St Urban in Alsace)
How are the wines of Spitzer Graben different from the rest of the Wachau? Name 2 producers.
Cool northern influence is as its strongest west of Spitz in the Spitzer Graben side valley; producers here take full advantage of the mica schists and lower temps. Technically part of Viessling, but is widely associated with the area of Spitz Producers: Peter Veyder-Malberg, Martin Muthenthaler, Johann Donabaum
The village of Gaisberg in the Kamptal is shared among which 3 Erste Lages?
Kammern, Zöbing, and Strass im Strassertal
What is Schilcher, what is the main grape and which DAC is famous for it?
Style of rose produced from Blauer Wildbacher in Weststeiermark
Danube River: every regions is located along the path except _______ and ________.
Weinviertel and Thermenregion
What is an Eimer?
A bucket or an old volume measurement (~56L)
The oldest viticultural college in the world is ____, founded in the year of ____, in the village of____.
Klosterneuberg, 1860, Wagram
According to the KMW, 1g of sugar equals ________ grams of must.
100 g
1 degree KMW equals about _____ degrees Oechsle
5
At what temperature is Eiswein grapes picked?
Grapes are picked when the temperature is below -7 degree Celsius (19.4 Fahrenheit)
What is the Pannonian plain and how does it contribute to the overall climate?
A former seabed of loess soils stretching from eastern Austria through Hungary and many countries of the former Eastern Bloc. The resulting continental climate ushers in hot, dry summers and severe winters.
Max alcohol and KMW equivalent for Steinfeder?
Max 11.5% and 15 KMW
Alcohol range for Federspiel and KMW equivalent?
11.5-12.5% and 17 KMW
Min alcohol, KMW equivalent and Oechsle for Smaragd?
Min 12.5% and 19 KMW; 80-95° for Oechsle (same as Spatlese)
What is the min alc % In Austria’s Pradikat vs German’s Pradikat system?
In Austria, min 5% alc (same for all sweetness levels). For Germany, min 7% for Spatlese and Auslese; and 5.5% for everything else sweeter.
What was the first DAC?
Weinviertal (2002)
Match vineyard to region: Dechant
Langenlois
Match vineyard to region: Spriegel
Langenlois
Match vineyard to region: Achleiten
Weissenkirchen
Match vineyard to region: Lamm
Langenlois
Where is FX Pichler?
Wachau (Weissenkirchen)
Where is Emmerich Knoll?
Wachau (Unterloiben)
Where is Prager?
Wachau (Weissenkirchen)
Where is Nigl?
Kremstal (Seitenberg)
Where is Brundlmayer?
Kamptal (Langenlois)
Where is Loimer?
Kamptal (Langenlois)
Where is Nikolaihof?
Wachau (Mautern)
Name 2 major vineyards of Wien.
Bisamberg, Nussberg, Kahlenberg, Georgenberg
Unendlich (‘88) and Monumental (‘91) are produced by whom?
FX Pichler
The most southerly region of Niederosterreich?
Thermenregion (also hottest)
When was Vinea Wachau created?
1983 (control 85% of Wachau vineyards)
Are single vineyard wines from Wiener Gemischter Satz allowed to be sweet?
Yes!
What 3 regions of Niederosterreich are not DAC?
Wachau, Wagram, Thermenregion
Honivogl is a parcel within what vineyard? Who produces it?
Singerriedel; Franz Hirtzberger
What forest provides cooling influence to Wachau, Kamptal and Kremstal?
Waldviertel Forest
Soil of Wagram?
Loess
Which regions produce OTW Erste Lagen?
Kamptal, Kremstal, Traisental, Wagram, Wien; Carnuntum added 2018
What is the grape of Rubin Carnuntum?
Zweigelt
Top grapes of Wiener Gemischter Satz?
Gruner, Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay
Where is the Heiligenstein vineyard located? What is the soil?
Zobing (Kamptal); weathered red sandstone & volcanic rock
Weinviertel borders what wine region to the north?
Moravia in Czech Republic
Spatrot is a synonym of what grape?
Zierfandler
Austrian sekt aging req?
Klassik - 9 mo; Reserve - 18 mo; Grosser RSV 30 mo
What is the KMW degree ratio to sugar?
1 to 1
Village Langenlois region?
Kamptal
Village Weissenkirchen region?
Wachau
Village Kammern region?
Kamptal
Village Gamlitz region?
Sudsteiermark
Village Illmitz region?
Nieusierdlersee
Vineyard Dechant to what village?
Langenlois
Vineyard Spiegel to what village?
Langenlois
Vineyard Achleiten to what village?
Weissenkirchen
Vineyard Lamm to what village?
Langenlois
