Burgenland

Question 1

What kind of wines do we see in the eastern region of Burgenland and what climatic influence makes this possible?

Answer 1

Full bodied, rich reds

Pannonian Climate

Question 2

What kind of wines do we see in Eisenberg and what are the climatic influences that play a role?

Answer 2

Blaufrankisch & other reds-mineral driven and elegant

Eisenberg enjoys influences from Steiermark

Question 3

What is Ruster Ausbruch?

Answer 3

Renowned nobly sweet dessert wine from the city of Rust in Burgenland

Question 4

What kind of reds do we see in Mittelburgenland & Rosalia and what soil plays a role?

Answer 4

Loam soils, reds (Blaufrankisch) with fruit forward notes (deep) and long finish

Question 5

What wines do we see in Leithaberg and what soils do we see there?

Answer 5

mineral driven, tannin rich wines (red-Blaufrankisch) white-chardonnay, weissburgunder, Gruner Veltliner. Limestone slate soil

Question 6

Where do we commonly see Zweigelt dominate in Burgenland?

Answer 6

Eastern shores of Lake Neusied

Question 7

What other wines do we see in the eastern shores of Lake Neusied?

Answer 7

St. Laurent, Zweigelt. powerful and juicy reds

Question 8

What kind of wine do we see in Seewinkel and why?

Answer 8

BA, TBA, dessert wines-humidity produced by large lake and small surrounding lakes-perfect for botrytis

Question 9

What varietals are used for production of BA & TBA in Seewinkel?

Answer 9

Welschriesling, Chardonnay, Traminer. Schreube

Question 10

What are some of the soil types seen in Burgenland?

Answer 10

sandy gravel, silt clay, Leitha Limestone