Carnuntum DAC

Question 1

Where are the vineyards of Carnuntum found?

Answer 1

In 3 hilly areas: Leitha Range, Hainburger Mountains, Arbesthal Hill Country

Question 2

What is the soil composition for Carnuntum DAC and what benefit does this have on the wines?

Answer 2

Loess/Loam Soil; benefits red wine production

Question 3

What varietals do we see in Carnuntum?

Answer 3

Zweigelt, Blaufrankisch, Gruner Veltliner, Chardonnay, Weissburgunder (DAC)
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot-to be marked as generic winegrowing region (if its not included as part of a blend making up at most 1/3 of grapes)

Question 4

What climatic influences do we see in Carnuntum and what does this do to the wines?

Answer 4

Danube, Lake Neusied (moderating influence), Pannonian Climate (warm summer, cold winter). Allows for full maturation of reds.

Question 5

How can reds and whites from Carnuntum be described as?

Answer 5

Dry, red-fruity and elegant (min alcohol content 12%), white-structure and power

Question 6

What attractions help benefit Carnuntum in terms of wine sales?

Answer 6

Toursim-Marchfeld Castles, Carnuntum Archaelogical Park, close proximity to bratislava

Question 7

What are some of the viticultural towns in Carnuntum and what are they known for?

Answer 7

Gottlesbrun (wine tavern)
Prellenkirchen (wine taverns)
Arbesthal

Question 8

When did Carnuntum achieve the DAC designation?

Answer 8

2019

Question 9

What are the quality levels for Carnuntum DAC?

Answer 9

Gebietswein, Riedenwein, Ortswein

Question 10

How can varietals of Carnuntum be bottled as?

Answer 10

Mono varietal (of Gruner Veltliner, Chardonnay. Pinot Blanc for white, Zweigelt & Blaufrankisch for reds)

Blend (2/3 must be made up of approved varietals for DAC and 1/3 can be from the qualitatswein grapes)