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High quality Sauvignon Blanc is associated with which Austrian Region?

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Steiermark

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What are the min abv% and KMW ranges for Wachau designations?

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Steinfeder:
max 11.5% and min 15KMW

Federspiel:
11.5%-12.5% and min 17KMW

Smaragd:
min 12.5% and min 19KMW

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What part of Italy was part of Austria until the end of WWI?

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Alto Adige

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Which grape variety does Eisenberg DAC specialize in? What is it called in Germany?

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Blaufränkisch (Lemberger in Germany)

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The majority of wine in Austria is produced under DAC. True or False?

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False

Majority is produced under Qualitätswein though

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Which two wine producing countries border Austria to the south?

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Italy and Slovenia

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Riesling Cabinet can be produced in Austria. True or False?

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True

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What event led to the fundamental reorganization of the Austrian wine industry?

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Antifreeze scandal

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9
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What is Pinot Noir called in Austria? Germany?

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Blauburgunder (Austria)

Spätburgunder (Germany)

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What can be said about the biggest difference between Austrian and German sekt?

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Most Austrian Sekt is produced by the traditional method. German is not.

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Is Wachau a DAC?

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No

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What are the Weinbaugebiete of Austria from north to south?

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Niederösterreich
Wien
Burgenland
Steiermark

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What are the 8 regions of Niederösterreich? Which 4 are DAC?

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Wachau
Kremstal DAC
Kamptal DAC
Traisental DAC
Wagram
Weinviertel DAC
Carnuntum
Thermenregion
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What is the DAC of Wien?

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Wiener Gemischter Satz

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What are the 5 regions of Burgenland from North to South?

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Neusiedlersee DAC
Leithaberg DAC
Rosalia DAC
Mittelburgenland DAC
Eisenberg DAC
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What are the 3 DAC of Steiermark from North to South?

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Vulkenland Steiermark DAC
Südsteiermark DAC
Westeiermark DAC

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17
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What does KMW stand for?

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Kloterneuburger Moswaage

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18
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What river runs through Wachau?

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Danube

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19
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What was Wagram previously called?

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Donauland

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20
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What is the synonym for Pinot Blanc in Germany and Austria?

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Weissburgunder

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Spätrot is produced by blending which two varieties? Where is this a specialty?

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Zierfandler and Rotgipfler

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Where is the Heiligenstein vineyard located? What town?

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Kamptal near the village of Zöbing

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23
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Min KMW for Qualitätswein/Qualitätswein Sekt?

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Min 15 KMW

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24
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Lamm is an Erste Lage vineyard specializing in what grape?

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Gruner Veltliner

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Near what body of water is the town of Rust?
Lake Neusiedlersee
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Langenlois, Kammern, and Zobing are where?
Kamptal
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Langenlois, Kammern, and Zobing are where?
Kamptal
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Which of the major red Austrian red grapes is most likely to undergo Cabonic Maceration?
Zweigelt
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What crossing produced Zweigelt?
St. Laurent and Blaufränkisch
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Top two vineyards of Zöbing (Kamptal)?
Heiligenstein | Gaisberg
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Town of Lamm?
Kammern
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Town of Lamm?
Kammern
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Village of Acheleiten?
Weissenkirchen
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Grape requirements for Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC?
Must be a blend of at least 3 white varieties. No single variety may compose more than 50% of the blend, and 3 varieties must make up at least 10% each. Min 12.5% abv
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Grape of Schilcher? Where is it made?
Blauer Wildbacher Westeiermark DAC
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Grape of Schilcher? Where is it made?
Blauer Wildbacher Westeiermark DAC
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What style must Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC wines be if labeled "Wiener"? Single vineyard?
Trocken and who no wood tones if labeled "Wiener" Since vineyard are not required to be trocken.
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What is the term for old vines in Germany and Austria?
Alte Reben
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What does "Hefeabzug" mean?
Sur Lie
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Senftenberg, Gedersdorf, and Oberfucha are villages in what region?
Kremstal
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What is the difference between Strohwein and Schilfwein? What are their requirements?
Strohwein is made from grapes dried on straw (stroh) and Schilfwein is from grapes dried on reeds (Schilf) Essentially they're synonymous. Both have to be dried for a min 3 months before vilification and reach a min KMW of 25 or if the KMW reaches 30 after two weeks.
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Parents of Gruner Veltliner?
Traminer and St. Georgener-Rebe
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Who produces Unendlich?
FX Pichler
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Village of Nigl? Best vineyards?
Senftenberg (Kremstal)
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Village of Salmon Undhof? Famous vineyards produced?
Steiner Pffafenberg
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Village of Salomon Undhof? Famous vineyards produced?
Steiner Pffafenberg
47
What producer of Kremstal has a winery in Fleurieu, South Australia?
Salomon-Undhof (Salomon Estate)
48
What is the difference between Ausbruch and TBA?
Ausbruch is TBA but can only be produced around the town of Rust.
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What are the 3 vineyards sourced for FX Pichler's Unendlich Riesling?
Loibenberg (50%) Kellerberg (25%) Höhereck (25%)
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What is hochkultur?
High-training vine trellis training system pioneered by Lenz Moser III
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What are the levels of quality for Austrian Sekt? Min aging? Sweetness levels? Method of Production?
Klassik: min 9 months on lees All Sweetness Levels Any Method of Production Reserve: min 18 months on lees sweetest is Brut (max 12g/L) Große Reserve (Grand Reserve) min 30 months on lees sweetest is Brut
52
What are the 4 climate zones of Austria for wine?
Weinviertel Danube Area Pannonian Area Steiermark
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Producer practicing Lyra? What does this system promote?
Brundlmayer Leaf positioning promotes more photosynthesis by the vines.
54
Rotburger is what?
Zweigelt
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Czech synonym for Zweigelt?
Zweigeltrebe
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What does Hauersekt mean?
Means that the tirage, disgorgement, and expedition was performed by the grape grower. Essentially grower producer for Austrian Sekt
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What does Hauersekt mean?
Means that the tirage, disgorgement, and expedition was performed by the grape grower. Essentially grower producer for Austrian Sekt
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Synonym for Scheurebe in Burgenland?
Säming 88
59
What is Sämling 88?
Synonym for Scheurebe in Burgenland
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Where does Heidi Schrock make wine? Top wine? Grapes?
Rust (Neusiedlersee, Burgenland) "On the Wings of Dawn" Welschriesling and Furmint
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What does Ried mean?
Named vineyard
62
Gemischter Satz can only be made in Wien. True or False?
False
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Hierarchy of quality in Steiermark according to the STK? What does STK stand for?
Grosse STK Lage Erste STK Lage Ortswein Steirische Klassik STK stands for Steirische Terroir and Klassik Weinguter

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