Austrian Grapes

Question 1

What is Müller-Thurgau also known as?

(2,102 ha, 4.6%)

Answer 1

Rivaner

• Müller-Thurgau = Riesling x Chasselas de Courtillier (Madeleine Royale)

Question 2

Müller-Thurgau (2,102 ha, 4.6%)

Parentage

Answer 2

Riesling x Chasselas de Courtillier (Madeleine Royale)

• bred 1882, in Geisenheim
• by Swiss botanist, Hermann Müller, from canton of Thurgau
• thought to be Riesling x Sylvaner, but incorrect

Question 3

Müller-Thurgau (Rivaner)

Importance

Answer 3

• ripens early, offered in form of must, “Sturm” (partially fermented) and “En primeur” wine
• blends, young wines, drink fresh
• Prädikat
• needs deep soils w/ water retention
• susceptible to peronospora, oidium, berry- and stem rot, Roter Brenner (Pseudopezicula tracheiphila) and phomopsis - more plant protection is necessary

Question 4

Riesling

(1,863 ha, 4.1%)

Origin

Answer 4

• Germany, Oberrhein
• 1435, in Rüsselsheim

Question 5

What was the earliest documentation of Riesling?

(1,863 ha, 4.1%)

Answer 5

1435, in Rüsselsheim

Germany, Oberrhein

Question 6

Riesling is a natural crossing of what three varietals?

Answer 6

• Weißem Heunisch
• Vitis Sylvestris
• Traminer

Question 7

Sauvignon Blanc is a natural crossing of what two grapes?

(933 ha, 2%)

Answer 7

Traminer x Chenin Blanc

Question 8

When was Sauvignon Blanc introduced in the Steiermark?

(933 ha, 2%)

Answer 8

19th century, by Archduke Johann

• at the time, was known as Muskat-Sylvaner (no relation to either varietal)
• Origin: France, Loire

Question 9

Who introduced Sauvignon Balnc to Steiermark?

Answer 9

Archduke Johann, in the 19th century

• at the time, was known as Muskat-Sylvaner
  
  • no relation to either varietal

Question 10

Neuburger is a crossing of what two grapes?

(652 ha, 1.4%)

Answer 10

Roter Veltliner x Sylvaner

Question 11

Where is Neuburger significant?

Answer 11

Wachau and Thermenregion

(‘99-‘09 - decrease by 40.4%)

Question 12

What is Frühroter Veltliner also known as?

Answer 12

Malvasier

• Frühroter Veltliner = natural crossing of Roter Veltliner and Sylvaner

Question 13

Frühroter Veltliner is a natural crossing of what two grapes?

(424 ha, 0.9%)

Answer 13

Roter Veltliner x Sylvaner

• same parental grapes as Neuburger

Question 14

What is Sämling 88?

Answer 14

Scheurebe

• bred 1916
• by Georg Scheu as a “sämling” or seedling from Riesling
• at Landesanstalt für Rebenzüchtung in Alzey, Germany
• 398 ha, 0.9%

Question 15

Muskat-Ottonel is a new breed from what two grapes?

(360 ha, 0.8%)

Answer 15

Gutedel (Chasselas) x Muskat de Sumur

• by Jean Moreau, private grower in Angers

Question 16

Muskat-Ottonel is a new breed created by who?

(360 ha, 0.8%)

Answer 16

Jean Moreau

• private grower from Angers, France

Question 17

Where is Muskat-Ottonel mainly grown?

Answer 17

Neusiedlersee (Lake Neusiedl), Burgenland

• vineyards decreasing
• Gutedel (Chasselas) x Muskat de Saumur, by Jean Moreau (private grower from Angers, France)

Question 18

Bouvier is a breed from what two grapes?

(222 ha, 0.5%)

Answer 18

Gelber Muskateller x Weißer Burgunder

• around 1900, by Lothar Bouvier, in Bad Radkersburg (Steiermark)

Question 19

Where is Bouvier mostly found?

(234 ha, 0.5%)

Answer 19

Burgenland

• ‘99-‘09 - vineyard decrease by 1/3
• Gelber Muskateller x weißer Burgunder
• bred around 1900, by Lothar Bouvier, in Bad Radkersburg

Question 20

Bouvier is marketed mainly as what?

Answer 20

• Table grape
• “Sturm” (still-fermenting grape juice)
• Young wine
• Prädikat
• primarily in Burgenland

Question 21

What is Spätrot?

Answer 21

Zierfandler (Spätrot)

• Origin: Thermenregion
• natural crossing of Roter Veltliner x Traminer-like variety
• 85 ha, 0.19%

Question 22

Grüner Veltliner

Parentage

Answer 22

Traminer x St. Georgen

• St. Georgen is discovery location of the varietal
• could not attribute grape to a known variety
• not related Roter Veltliner, nor Frühroter Veltliner

Question 23

Grüner Veltliner

Vineyard Area

Answer 23

13,518 ha (29.4%)

• most widespread in 1950s
• w/ intro of Lenz Moser’s (High Culture) Hochkultur training system
• Niederösterreich, N Burgenland
• (‘99 - ‘09) - cultivation decreased by 22%

Question 24

What gives Grüner Veltliner its synonym Weißgipfler?

Answer 24

white wooly hair on the shoot tip

Question 25

Welschriesling

(3,597 ha, 4.3%)

Parentage

Answer 25

• Origin unknown - Elbling is most closely related
• from N Itlay (Riesling italico)
• not related to Weißer Riesling

Question 26

Where is most Welschriesling planted?

(3,597 ha, 4.3%)

Answer 26

• Poysdorf, Weinviertel - neutral, acid base for sparkling
• Steiermark - easy drinking Buschenschank (tavern)
• Seewinkel, Burgenland - TBA

Question 27

What is Blaufränkisch known as in Germany?

Answer 27

Lemberger

Kékfrankos - Blfksch in Hungary

Question 28

What is Blaufränkisch known as in Hungary?

Answer 28

Kékfrankos

• Lemberger - Blfksch in Germany

Question 29

What grapes are used for Ausbruch?

Answer 29

• Traditionally:
• Furmint
• Modern Ruster Ausbruch:
• Chardonnay
• Muskateller
• Neuburger
• Pinot Blanc
• Pinot Gris
• Traminer
• Welschriesling

Question 30

Where are the rare white grapes Rotgipfler and Zierfandler cultivated?

Answer 30

• Thermenregion (HOT Pannonian summers)
• Rotgipfler, Zierfandler - sing. varietal or blended as Spätrot-Rotgipfler