Austrian Wine Law

Question 1

What are the three quality designations within Austrian wine law?

Answer 1

1 Qualitatswein
2 Landwein
3 Wein

Question 2

What does ‘Qualitatswein’ indicate on an Austrian wine label?

Answer 2

1 Includes DAC and Prädikatswein categories
2 Must come from a single wine growing region/ approved variety
3 Min Alc: 9%abv.
4 Min must weight: 15⁰kmw
5 PDO level