Austria: Regions

Question 1

What are the three general regions within Niederösterreich?

Answer 1

Weinviertel (north)
Danube (Wachau, Kremstal, Kamptal, Traisental, Wagram)
Pannonia plain (southeast)

Question 2

What allows grapes in the Wachau to fully ripen?

Answer 2

Vines are planted on stone terraces, which retain heat and radiate onto vines
Danube also reflects heat/sun to terraces

Question 3

What two well known regions in Niederösterreich have no DAC?

Answer 3

Wachau

Wagram

Question 4

Describe Grüner Veltliner from Weinviertel.

Answer 4

Peppery, green, high acidity (cool northern winds, high diurnal range)

Question 5

What is Thermenregion’s most planted white grape?

Answer 5

Neuburger

Followed by Rotgipfler and Zierfandler

Question 6

What are TBA grapes from Neusiedlersee made from?

Answer 6

Predominantly Welschriesling

Question 7

What kind of wines is the DAC for Neusiedlersee for?

Answer 7

Dry red wines based on Zweigelt

Question 8

Where is Steiermark located, and what wines is it known for?

Answer 8

Southeast Austria, on Slovenian border

Crisp, dry whites, from welschriesling, Sauvignon Blanc and weissburgunder

Question 9

What is Gemischter Satz?

Answer 9

DAC for Vienna; white blend with 20 permitted varieties