AUSTRIA/WEINVERTAL Flashcards
Which are the 3 main distinct wine growing regions in Austria?
1.Niderosterreich( Lower Austria)
2.Burgenland
3.Steiermark (Styria)
What are the requirements for Gruner Veltliner DAC within (Weinwiertal)?
12%abv for Klassic ( no oak,no Edelfaule!
13%abv for Reserva( oak and Edelfaule is pemited, must be trocken)
Describe the aromas/flavors of Gruner Veltliner produced in Weinviertal?
Peach
White pepper
green pepper
What styles of wines are produced in Wagram?
Outstanding wines from:
Gruner Veltliner
Riesling
Roter Veltliner (white grape with pink hue)!!!
Kamptal/Kremstal/Traisental DACs, describe the 3 tier system?
Blend from the region (REGIONAL):
Specific commune(VILLAGE):
Single vineyard (RIED):
Which is the main wine town in Kamptal DAC, where the vineyard are located?
(Langenlois)
the vineyards are located in the
River Kamp Valley!!!
Name the River running trough Wachau DAC ,and state the 3 different terms that may be used on the label?
River- (Danube)
Terms- Steinfeder/Federspiel/Smaragd
Describe the style of wine and vineyards location from Wachau DAC?
Outstanding wines that can age well from Gruner and Riesling!
Vineyards on steep terraced slopes
Describe (Rubin Carnuntum) ?
Association of wine producers of 25 members , producing wine from (Zweigelt) with min 12.5%abv!