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Austria

17 DACS

2022

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Weinviertel
Mittelburgenland
Kremstal
Kamptal
Leithaberg
Eisenberg
Neusiedlersee
Wiener Gemischter Satz
Vulkanland Steiermark
Sudsteiermark
Westseiermark
Rosalia
Carnuntum
Wachau
Wagram

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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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10
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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 6 DACs of Burgenland (2022)?

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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
    Ruster Ausbruch DAC - TBA
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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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17
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What does the red and white banderole indicate?

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Qualitätswein

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18
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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
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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)

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20
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What are the 4 Weinbauregionen of Austria?

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Burgenland (Eisenberg, Leithaberg, Mittelburgenland, Neusiedlersee, Rosalia, Ruster Ausbruch)

Niederösterreich: Wachau, Kremstal, Kamptal, Traisental, Wagram, Weinviertal, Carnuntum, Thermenregion)

Steiermark: (Sudsteiermark, Vulkanland Steiermark, Weststeiermark)

Wien (Wiener Gemischter Satz)

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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)
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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
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23
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Which categories in Austria prevent chaptalization and süssreserve?

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  • Kabinett Qualitätswein
  • All Prädikatswein
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What is strohwein?

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

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Essentially Austrian Tokaji

Village: Produced exclusively from grapes harvested within the city of Rust
Authorized Grape Varieties for DAC Wines:
One or more white Qualitätswein varieties, such as: Weissburgunder, Chardonnay, Muskateller, Grauburgunder, and Furmint
Minimum Must Weight: 30º KMW (equivalent to Trockenbeerenauslese)
Minimum Residual Sugar: 45 g/l
Other:
Uses botrytized grapes
Must be hand-harvested
Production and bottling must occur within Rust
Must be vintage labeled

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Wein KMW

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10.7º

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Landwein KMW

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14º

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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
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Kabinett KMW

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17º

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

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Valley

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

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  • Riesling
  • Grüner Veltliner
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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

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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
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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, 36mos 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
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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
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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
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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
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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. 36 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
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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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41
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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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42
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Most cultivated white grape in Austria?

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Gruner Veltliner (30%), followed by Müller Thurgau (25%)

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43
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What is Morillon?

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Chardonnay

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44
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What is Feinburgunder?

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Chardonnay

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45
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Most cultivated red grape in Austria?

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Zweigelt (14%)

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46
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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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47
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What does the red and white banderole indicate?

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Qualitätswein

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48
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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.

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49
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What are the requirements for Landwein?

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Same varietals as Qualitätswein, but labeled by Weinbauregionen.

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50
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What are the three Weinbauregionen of Austria?

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Weinland (Niederösterreich, Wein, and Burgenland)
Steierland (Styria)
Bergland (scattered areas in the Alps).

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51
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What are the regions of Bergland?

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Vorarlberg, Tirol, Salzburg (West to East)
Oberösterreich (N of Salzburg)
Kärnten (S of Salzburg)

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52
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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).

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53
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Is Austrian Kabinett part of Prädikatswein?

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No, it is a subset of Qualitätswein

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54
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Which categories in Austria prevent chaptalization and süssreserve?

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Kabinett Qualitätswein
All Prädikatswein

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55
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What is strohwein?

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A dried grape wine of Beerenauslese ripeness, dried for 3mos

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What is ausbruch?

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Essentially Austrian Tokaji

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57
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What does KMW stand for?

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Klosterneuberger Mostwaage: the ripeness scale of Austria, in which 1º = 1% sugar content of the must

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Wein KMW

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10.6º

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Landwein KMW

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14º

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Qualitätswein KMW

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15º

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Kabinett KMW

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17º

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Spätlese KMW

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19º

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Auslese KMW

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Beerenauslese KMW

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Strohwein KMW

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Eiswein KMW

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Ausbruch KMW

67
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Trockenbeerenauslese KMW

68
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What does the suffix -tal denote (for both Germany and Austria)?

69
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What does Ried indicate?

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A top vineyard site, which can be so-labeled without listing the village (essentially an Ortsteil)

70
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What districts contain the Erste Lage sites elevated by Österreichischen Traditionsweingüter in 2010?

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Kamptal, Kremstal, Wagram, and Traisental

71
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Which grapes are permitted to carry the Erste Lage designation?

A

Riesling
Grüner Veltliner

72
Q

What are the new tiers of quality for Austrian Sekt? When did this legislation come to pass?

A

Klassik
Reserve
Grosse Reserve
2015

73
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What are the requirements for Klassik Sekt?

A

Harvested in a single state; must be vinified in Austria.
Min 9mos on the lees not released before Oct 22nd the year following the harvest.
All methods of fermentation, styles, and dosage levels permitted.
May be released as vintage.
Max 12.5% abv

74
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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, min 36mos on the lees, not released before Oct 22nd the third year following the harvest.
May be released as vintage.
May designate a vineyard.
Must be Brut, Extra Brut, or Brut Nature (max 12g/L)
No blending for rose.

75
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What is the Pannonian Plain?

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A former seabed stretching from eastern Austria through Hungary and beyond, characterized by Loess soils and a continental climate.

76
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Terms: alte reben

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alte reben = old vines

77
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Terms: blau

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blau = blue

78
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Terms: cross

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cross = a variety formed by crossing two grapes of the same species

79
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Terms: grau

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grau = grey

80
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Terms: grosslage

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grosslage = large collective vineyard site

81
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Terms: hauersekt

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hauersekt = grower’s sparkling wine

82
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Terms: hybrid

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hybrid = a variety formed by crossing two grapes of different species

83
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Terms: ried

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ried = single vineyard

84
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Terms: sturm

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sturm = partially fermented grape must

85
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Terms: traubenmost = grape must

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traubenmost = grape must

86
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Terms: vulkan

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vulkan = volcano

87
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Which DAC within Niederosterreich has Gruner-Veltliner as the only permitted varietal?

A

Weinviertel

88
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Where is the famous Heiligenstein vineyard?

89
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What significant event that affected the Austrian wine industry occurred in 1985?

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DEG (diethylene glycol AKA antifreeze) was found in wines as a sweetening agent

90
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True or False: Sekt Austria PDO gU wines must be produced in the traditional method.

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False- only required for Reserve and Grosse Reserve

91
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Sauvignon Blanc is most likely to be found in which region of Austria?

92
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What is the abv, minimum must weight, and origin of name for Federspiel?

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11.5%- 12.5%

	17* KMW

	Falconer’s tool
93
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Achleiten, Kellerberg, and Klaus are all rieden in which DAC?

94
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Name 3 grapes allowed for Ruster Ausbruch DAC.

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Weissburgunder, Chardonnay, Furmint, Grauburgunder, Muskateller

95
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Who produces Unendlich?

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F.X.Pichler

96
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Which of Niederosterreich’s regions was the last to achieve DAC status?

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Thermenregion

97
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Which DAC within Niederosterreich has Gruner-Veltliner as the only permitted varietal?

A

Weinviertel

98
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A wine that contains a defined single-vineyard must put what word before the name of that vineyard?

99
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What degree slope must be achieved in order for a wine to call itself ‘Bergwein’

100
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What term may only be used on Austrian Sekt that underwent tirage, disgorgement, and expedition at the hands of the grape grower?

101
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If an Austrian Sekt obtains the designation of Reserve what is the most specific geographic indication allowed?

A

the federal state of origin

102
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What is the name for the red-white-red capsule found atop Qualitätswein from Austria?

103
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What is a Jungfernwein?

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the first wine produced from a new vineyard

104
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Langenlois is located within which wine-growing region?

105
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What wine-growing region has the greatest proportion of its vineyard-land dedicated to Grüner Veltliner?

A

Traisental DAC

106
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What is Austria’s largest privately owned winery and in what region will you find it?

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Stift Klosterneuburg in Wagram

107
Q

What wine-growing region is known for its deposits of scattered limestone that are named for the region?

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Leithaberg DAC

108
Q

What region is famous for its pumpkin seed oil?

109
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What is a ‘Junker’ wine?

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a light-bodied young wine released in the first week of November

110
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Wachau DAC Riedenweine allows chaptalisation? True or False

111
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What is the second most planted white grape in Austria?

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a. Riesling
b. Sauvignon Blanc
c. Welschriesling **
d. Gruner Veltliner

112
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Klassik level Austrian Sekt must spend how long on the lees?

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9 months at least

113
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Zweigelt is a crossing of?

A

Blaufrankisch and St Laurent

114
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Most common/recongnized grape variety in Sudsteiermark DAC?

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Sauvignon Blanc

115
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What are the only permitted grapes in Wachau Riedenweine?

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Gruner Veltliner and Riesling

116
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Austrian synonym for Chardonnay?

117
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Oldest DAC in Austria?

A

Weinviertel DAC

118
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What is Traubenmost?

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Grape must (or partially fermented grape must - Sturm), of grapes harvested and pressed exclusively in Austria

119
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Name 3 typical Austrian dishes

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Regionally varied, most notable:
- Wiener schnitzel - national dish, fried, very thin, breaded meat
- Vienna sausage
- Erdapfelsalat - Austrian potato salad
- Tafelspitz - beef or veal boiled in broth, served with apple sauce
- Viennese apple strudel - original version
- Sachertorte - chocolate sponge cake with apricot jam

120
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When does the first Trockenbeerenauslese in Austria date to?

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1526, Predating German Spatlese by over 200 years

121
Q

What tributary of the Danube is Kremstal located
on?

A

Krems River

122
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What is schilcher ?

A

a racy style of local rosè in Weststeirmark

123
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What is the main grape in Carnuntum?

124
Q

Name a few top producers of Kamptal DAC?

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Schloss Gobelsberg
Brundlmayer
Brandl
Hirsch
Hiedler

125
Q

In 2010, which subregions of Niederosterreich had vineyards elevated to Erste Lage?

A

Kremstal
Kamptal
Wagram
Traisental

126
Q

What is gemischtersatz, where is it popular?

A

Traditional field blends popular in Carnuntum

127
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The terms ‘Rubin’ and ‘Primus’ are used in which DAC?

A

Carnuntum - Rubin for icon Zweigelt and Primus for kabinett-style Grüner

128
Q

What is the primary river of Rosalia DAC?

A

Wulka River

129
Q

Szaparay, Saybritz, and Weinberg Deutsch-Schützen are iconic rieden of which DAC?

130
Q

What is the maximum residual sugar for an Austrian wine labeled ‘lieblich’?

131
Q

How long must a wine have been in market to utilize the STK Große Lage designation?

132
Q

How large is a Stettin barrel?

A

565L (10 eimer)

133
Q

A white Verflichtet! wine will typically be produced from what grapes?

A

Chardonnay / Weissburgunder / Grauburgunder

134
Q

Rosengartl, Ulm, and Gollin are Erste Lagen found within which DAC?

A

Wiener Gemischter Satz—> Nussberg

135
Q

What is the Spitzer Graben?

A

Side valley behind the village of Spitz, source of cold air that delays ripening creating better conditions for botrytis and leading to the villages renowned, richer style.

136
Q

What are the Weinbaugabite of Austria?

A

Niedorsterreich, Wein, Burgland, Styria

137
Q

What is Hauersekt?

A

Grower Sekt

138
Q

What and when was the first DAC in Austria?

A

Weinvertel in 2002

139
Q

What is the newest DAC in Austria?

A

Thermenregion DAC

140
Q

When was the OTW established?

141
Q

What is the largest and warmest DAC in Burgenland?

A

Neusiedlersee

142
Q

Minimum RS for Ruster Ausbruch DAC?

143
Q

What is the minimum vine age for Grosse STK Ried

A

Min 15yo vines

143
Q

Morillon in Styria is a synonym for what grape variety?

A

Chardonnay

144
Q

What is the vintage for an Austrian wine from the Blauer Wildbacher DAC?

145
Q

Who is the producer that uses these iconic green glass flasks- and what is the name of the style? What do they produce? Can you list any variations? What is the approximate retail cost if you had a guest ask for an estimate?

A

Rochelt, Tyrolean Pincer bottle, Vintage Eau de Vie producer from the finest fruit.

Ronda Quince, Muscat, Mirabelle Plum, Wachau Apricot, Morello Cherry, Gravenstein Apple bottlings

Annia’s Gin- from Gravenstein Apples, eau de vie rested for ten years, then redistilled with juniper

Current stock @$300 for a 375ml bottle in NYC, Astor wines

146
Q

What is the KMW and min. Abv. for Smaragd Classified wines?

A

Smaragd- 18.2, min. 12.5% abv

Federspiel- 17, 11.5-12.5% abv

Steinfeder- 15, max. 11.5% abv

147
Q

What is the average rainfall in Lower Austria?

A

450-550 mm annually, driest region in Austria

148
Q

Name the four overarching Qualitatswein designations.

A

Kabinett

DAC wines

Pradikatswein

Sekt Austria g.U.

149
Q

What is the maximum RS for Kabinett wines?

A

9 g/l, and max potential alcohol is 13%

150
Q

What is a mostwagerbescheiningung?

A

A certificate for grape quality verification for Pradikatswein

151
Q

What is Schilfwein?

A

Strohwein/Schilfwein Prädikatswein 25° KMW, Min. 5%

The wine is produced from grapes dried for a minimum of 3 months. No chaptalization or süssreserve. Schilf indicates grapes are dried on reed-mats, whereas Stroh indicates straw-mats.

152
Q

The historic Goldeggen Vineyard produces what notable style of wine?

A

The original Austrian Sekt vineyard in Bad Voslau, Robert Alwin Schlumberger worked for Ruinart as cellar master, and the chalky-white soil here reminded him of Champagne. So he planted in 1844. Today, Schlumberger Wine and Sekt Company owns the vineyard.

153
Q

What is Goldeck?

A

Austrian Sekt, the original brought to market in 1859 by Schlumberger from the Goldeggen Vineyard referenced above.

154
Q

T/F Austrian Sekt can only be produced from Gruner Veltliner and/or Riesling.

A

False- All PDO wines may be made from the 40 permitted varieties for Qualitatswein.

Austria (8 decks)

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