History of Viticulture in Austria Flashcards
What occurred between 10th-9th Century BCE?
Existence of tradition in wine making (grape pips found in Traisental and Weinviertel).
What occurred in 700 BCE?
Simplified form of viticulture in Burgenland
What occurred in 1 BCE?
Romans bring about systematic form of viticulture
What occurred between 276-282?
Ban was lifted for viticulture & viniculture in Pannonian region.
What occurred in 482?
Literature of Saint Severin stating that he retired to vineyards before his death.
What occurred in 488?
Romans give up control, confusion causes vineyards to suffer (lands not maintained)
What occurred in 795?
Emperor Charlemagne issues guidance for all things related to wine (legal matters, viticulture)
What occurred between 895-955?
Attacks cause setback for viticulture
What occurred between 10-12th centuries?
Monks bring about Burgundian wine culture (viticulture & techniques) to Austria
What occurred in 1170?
Residents of Vienna able to own vineyards in Vienna
What occurred in 1327?
Start of multi-story wine rooms where proprietors serve own wine
What occurred in 1359?
Tax on wine, levies, taxes on import and transit of wine
What occurred between the 15th & 16th Century?
Greatest expansion of vineyards
What occurred in 1524?
Winemakers in city of Rust able to mark casks with “R” early form of origin marketing
What occurred in 1526?
First TBA produced by Esterhazy family in Donnerskirchen (Burgenland)
What occurred in 1582?
Work released by Rasch regarding viticulture & ways of wine
What occurred in the 17th century?
Setback on viticulture: increase interest in beer, religious wars, taxes
What occurred in 1681?
Rust bought title of a Royal Free City