Chapter 14: Regions of Austria

Question 1

DAC located on the Danube RIver surrounding the city of Vienna

Answer 1

Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC

Question 2

Style of wine produced in the Wiener Gemischter DAC

Answer 2

White field blends of at least three varieties

Question 3

Eight sub-regions of Niederösterreich

Answer 3

1. Carnuntum DAC 2. Kamptal DAC 3. Kremstal DAC 4. Thermenregion 5. Traisental DAC 6. Wachau DAC 7. Wagram 8. Weinviertel DAC

Question 4

Grape varieties (2) allowed in the Traisental, Kremstal, and Kamptal DACs

Answer 4

1. Grüner Veltliner 2. Riesling

Question 5

The top-tier wines of the Wachau DAC are produced from grapes grown in vineyard sites known as ____

Answer 5

Rieden

Question 6

The Wachau DAC produces wine from several different grapes; however, the best are produced using these two:

Answer 6

1. Grüner Veltliner 2. Riesling

Question 7

Wine region – located in Niederösterreich – formerly known as Donauland

Answer 7

Wagram

Question 8

(3) White grapes allowed for use in the wines of the Carnuntum DAC

Answer 8

1. Chardonnay 2. Weissburgunder 3. Grüner Veltliner

Question 9

(2) Red grapes allowed for use in the wines of the Carnuntum DAC

Answer 9

1. Zweigelt 2. Blaufränkisch

Question 10

Sub-region of Niederösterreich known for wines made from Zweigelt, Rotgipfler, and Spätrot

Answer 10

Thermenregion

Question 11

Six sub-regions of Burgenland

Answer 11

1. Eisenberg DAC 2. Leithaberg DAC 3. Mittelburgenland DAC 4. Neusiedlersee DAC 5. Rosalia DAC 6. Ruster Ausbruch DAC

Question 12

Two DACs – located in Burgenland – approved for Blaufränkisch only

Answer 12

1. Mittelburgenland DAC 2. Eisenberg DAC

Question 13

(2) Styles of wine produced in the Neusiedlersee DAC

Answer 13

1. Zweigelt-based red wines 2. Sweet white wines

Question 14

Leithaberg DAC; 4 white grapes

Answer 14

1. Grüner Veltliner 2. Pinot Blanc 3. Chardonnay 4. Neuburger

Question 15

Leithaberg DAC: main red grape

Answer 15

Blaufränkisch

Question 16

Rosalia DAC: style(s) of wine produced

Answer 16

Dry red and dry rosé

Question 17

Rosalia DAC: main grape varieties (2)

Answer 17

1. Blaufränkisch 2. Zweigelt

Question 18

Ruster Ausbruch DAC: style of wine produced

Answer 18

Sweet, botrytis-affected white wines

Question 19

Ruster Ausbruch DAC: 4 leading grape varieties

Answer 19

1. Muscat 2. Chardonnay 3. Pinot Gris 4. Pinot Blanc

Question 20

Three DACs of Steiermark

Answer 20

1. Südsteiermark DAC 2. Vulkanland Steiermark DAC 3. Weststeiermark DAC

Question 21

DAC heavily planted (over 20%) to Sauvignon Blanc

Answer 21

Südsteiermark DAC

Question 22

DAC known for volcanic soils

Answer 22

Vulkanland Steiermark DAC

Question 23

Region of production: Schilcher Rosé

Answer 23

Weststeiermark DAC

Question 24

Grape variety used in Schilcher Rosé

Answer 24

Blauer Wildbacher