Chapter 23 - Austria

Question 1

What is the climate of Austria?

Answer 1

The vineyard areas of Austria have a cool continental climate with short summers and very harsh winters.

Question 2

What are the important white grape varieties of Austria?

Answer 2

1) Gruner Veltliner
2) Welschriesling
3) Riesling
4) Chardonnay
5) Muller-Thurgau
6) Sauvignon Blanc

Question 3

What are the important black grape varieties of Austria?

Answer 3

1) Zweigelt
2) Blaufrankisch
3) St Laurent

Question 4

What are the four federal stares for Austrian PDO wines?

Answer 4

1) Neiderosterreich (Lower Austria)
2) Burgenland
3) Steiermark (Styria)
4) Wien (Vienna)

Question 5

What is the most renowned of the eight sub-regions of Niederosterreich (Lower Austria)?

Answer 5

Wachau