Expert Austria and Switzerland Flashcards
High quality Sauvignon Blanc is associated with which Austrian Region?
Steiermark
What are the min abv% and KMW ranges for Wachau designations?
Steinfeder:
max 11.5% and min 15KMW
Federspiel:
11.5%-12.5% and min 17KMW
Smaragd:
min 12.5% and min 19KMW
What part of Italy was part of Austria until the end of WWI?
Alto Adige
Which grape variety does Eisenberg DAC specialize in? What is it called in Germany?
Blaufränkisch (Lemberger in Germany)
The majority of wine in Austria is produced under DAC. True or False?
False
Majority is produced under Qualitätswein though
Which two wine producing countries border Austria to the south?
Italy and Slovenia
Riesling Cabinet can be produced in Austria. True or False?
True
What event led to the fundamental reorganization of the Austrian wine industry?
Antifreeze scandal
What is Pinot Noir called in Austria? Germany?
Blauburgunder (Austria)
Spätburgunder (Germany)
What can be said about the biggest difference between Austrian and German sekt?
Most Austrian Sekt is produced by the traditional method. German is not.
Is Wachau a DAC?
No
What are the Weinbaugebiete of Austria from north to south?
Niederösterreich
Wien
Burgenland
Steiermark
What are the 8 regions of Niederösterreich? Which 4 are DAC?
Wachau Kremstal DAC Kamptal DAC Traisental DAC Wagram Weinviertel DAC Carnuntum Thermenregion
What is the DAC of Wien?
Wiener Gemischter Satz
What are the 5 regions of Burgenland from North to South?
Neusiedlersee DAC Leithaberg DAC Rosalia DAC Mittelburgenland DAC Eisenberg DAC
What are the 3 DAC of Steiermark from North to South?
Vulkenland Steiermark DAC
Südsteiermark DAC
Westeiermark DAC
What does KMW stand for?
Kloterneuburger Moswaage
What river runs through Wachau?
Danube
What was Wagram previously called?
Donauland
What is the synonym for Pinot Blanc in Germany and Austria?
Weissburgunder
Spätrot is produced by blending which two varieties? Where is this a specialty?
Zierfandler and Rotgipfler
Where is the Heiligenstein vineyard located? What town?
Kamptal near the village of Zöbing
Min KMW for Qualitätswein/Qualitätswein Sekt?
Min 15 KMW
Lamm is an Erste Lage vineyard specializing in what grape?
Gruner Veltliner
Near what body of water is the town of Rust?
Lake Neusiedlersee
Langenlois, Kammern, and Zobing are where?
Kamptal
Langenlois, Kammern, and Zobing are where?
Kamptal
Which of the major red Austrian red grapes is most likely to undergo Cabonic Maceration?
Zweigelt
What crossing produced Zweigelt?
St. Laurent and Blaufränkisch
Top two vineyards of Zöbing (Kamptal)?
Heiligenstein
Gaisberg
Town of Lamm?
Kammern
Town of Lamm?
Kammern
Village of Acheleiten?
Weissenkirchen
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
Grape of Schilcher? Where is it made?
Blauer Wildbacher
Westeiermark DAC
Grape of Schilcher? Where is it made?
Blauer Wildbacher
Westeiermark DAC
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.
What is the term for old vines in Germany and Austria?
Alte Reben
What does “Hefeabzug” mean?
Sur Lie
Senftenberg, Gedersdorf, and Oberfucha are villages in what region?
Kremstal
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.
Parents of Gruner Veltliner?
Traminer and St. Georgener-Rebe
Who produces Unendlich?
FX Pichler
Village of Nigl? Best vineyards?
Senftenberg (Kremstal)
Village of Salmon Undhof? Famous vineyards produced?
Steiner Pffafenberg
Village of Salomon Undhof? Famous vineyards produced?
Steiner Pffafenberg
What producer of Kremstal has a winery in Fleurieu, South Australia?
Salomon-Undhof (Salomon Estate)
What is the difference between Ausbruch and TBA?
Ausbruch is TBA but can only be produced around the town of Rust.
What are the 3 vineyards sourced for FX Pichler’s Unendlich Riesling?
Loibenberg (50%)
Kellerberg (25%)
Höhereck (25%)
What is hochkultur?
High-training vine trellis training system pioneered by Lenz Moser III
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
What are the 4 climate zones of Austria for wine?
Weinviertel
Danube Area
Pannonian Area
Steiermark
Producer practicing Lyra? What does this system promote?
Brundlmayer
Leaf positioning promotes more photosynthesis by the vines.
Rotburger is what?
Zweigelt
Czech synonym for Zweigelt?
Zweigeltrebe
What does Hauersekt mean?
Means that the tirage, disgorgement, and expedition was performed by the grape grower.
Essentially grower producer for Austrian Sekt
What does Hauersekt mean?
Means that the tirage, disgorgement, and expedition was performed by the grape grower.
Essentially grower producer for Austrian Sekt
Synonym for Scheurebe in Burgenland?
Säming 88
What is Sämling 88?
Synonym for Scheurebe in Burgenland
Where does Heidi Schrock make wine? Top wine? Grapes?
Rust (Neusiedlersee, Burgenland)
“On the Wings of Dawn”
Welschriesling and Furmint
What does Ried mean?
Named vineyard
Gemischter Satz can only be made in Wien. True or False?
False
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
