Austrian DAC Flashcards
What are the DAC of Niederösterreich (4)?
- Kremstal
- Kamptal
- Traisental
- Weinviertel
What is the grape of Weinviertel DAC?
Gruner Veltliner
What are the minimum abv % for Weinviertel Classic and Reserve?
Classic = 12% min
Reserve = 13% min
What are the styles for Weinviertel DAC?
- Grüner Veltliner: fruity, spicy, peppery; no Botrytis note; no wood tone.
- Reserve GV: “subtle botrytis and wood notes are acceptable”
What is the maximum residual sugar for Weinviertel DAC?
- Classic = 6 g/l
* Reserve = “trocken” (9 g/l, provided total acidity is within 2 g/l of residual sugar
What are the grapes for Traisental DAC?
Gruner Veltliner
Riesling
What are the minimum abv % for Traisental DAC?
- Classic = 12%
* Reserve = 13%
What are the acceptable styles of wine for Traisental DAC?
- Grüner Veltliner = “fresh, fruity, spicy; no Botrytis note; no wood tone”
- Riesling = “robust, good body, aromatic, minerally; no Botrytis note; no wood tone
What is the maximum residual sugar for Traisental DAC?
Maximum Residual Sugar (DAC Wines): “trocken” (9 g/l, provided total acidity is within 2 g/l of
What are the authorized grapes for Kremstal DAC wines?
Classic = Grüner Veltliner = “fresh, fruit-accented, fine spiciness; no Botrytis note; no wood tone”
Classic = Riesling = “fragrant, stone fruit aromas, elegant, minerally; no Botrytis note; no wood tone”
Reserve = New barrique and hints of botrytis are allowed at the Reserve level
Name 2 producers in the Kremstal?
- Stadt Krems
- Nigl
Nikolhaihof does bottle a Stiener Hund Riesling, and GV
What are the authorized grapes for Kamptal DAC
Classic = Grüner Veltliner = “fresh, fruit-accented, fine spiciness; no Botrytis note; no wood tone”
Classic = Riesling: “fragrant, stone fruit aromas, elegant, minerally; no dominant Botrytis note; no wood tone”
Reserve = New barrique and hints of botrytis are allowed at the Reserve level.
What are the min abv% for Kremstal and Kamtal DAC?
- Classic: 12%
* Reserve: 13%
Producers of the Kamptal DAC?
Schloss Gobelsberg
Bründlmayer
Brandl
Hirsch
Hiedler
What are the DAC of Burgenland?
- Eisenberg DAC (Südburgenland)
- Leithaberg DAC (Neusiedlersee-Hügelland)
- Neusiedlersee DAC
- Mittelburgenland DAC
Which Burgenland DAC allows both red and white wines?
Leithaberg DAC (Neusiedlersee-Hügelland)
located in the district of Eisenstadt.
What are the authorized grapes of Leithaberg DAC?
Authorized Grape Varieties for DAC Wines:
White: Grüner Veltliner, Neuburger, Chardonnay, Weissburgunder (blends or varietal wines)
Red: Blaufränkisch, plus a max. 15% combined Pinot Noir, St. Laurent, and Zweigelt
What are the authorized grape varieties of Eisenberg DAC?
Blaufränkisch
What is the min abv% for Leithaberg?
12.5 %
What is the maximum rs for Leithaberg DAC?
Maximum Residual Sugar (DAC Wines): 2.5 g/l
What are the aging requirements for Leithaberg DAC?
White: Wines may not be released until September 1 of the year following the harvest.
Red: Wines must be aged in oak, and may not be released until September 1 of the second year after the harvest.
What were the first vintages for Leithaberg DAC?
First DAC Vintage:
2009 is the first white vintage
2008 is the first red vintage
What are the Min abv% for Eisenberg DAC?
Minimum Alcohol (DAC Wines):
Classic = 12%
Reserve = 13%
What is the maximum rs for Eisenberg DAC?
Maximum Residual Sugar (DAC Wines): 4 g/l
