Kamptal DAC Flashcards
Where does Kamptal get its name from?
The Kamp River
Where is the largest viticultural town in Austria?
Langenlois (Kamptal)
What are the varietals permitted in Kamptal DAC?
Gruner Veltliner & Riesling
What are the styles of wine seen in Kamptal DAC?
Dry whites, two styles primarily: classic (medium-bodied), reserve (rich, opulent, dry)
What are the soils found in Kamptal?
crystalline, loess, gravel
What is the name of the vineyard site named after the blazing sunshine in Kamptal?
Heiligenstein
Where do we see plantings of Riesling in Kamptal?
Terraces of steep south-facing slopes
When moving more south towards the Danube, what soils and wines exist in Kamptal?
loess/loam soils
see white & red Pinots & Zweigelt (these have to be named under Niederosterreich designation)
What are the climate influences of Kamptal?
cool breezes from the north
eastern hot and dry winds
What is the Loisium Wine Experience?
attraction, has wine cellar labyrinth underground
When did Kamptal become a DAC?
2008
What are the quality levels for Kamptal?
Kamptal DAC, Kamptal DAC with indication of municipality, Kamptal DAC with indication of municipality & vineyard designation, Kamptal DAC Reserve
What are the alcohol levels for the individual quality levels (Kamptal)?
Kamptal DAC-11.5%
Kamptal DAC with indication of municipality-12%
Kamptal DAC w/indication of municipality & vineyard designation-12.5%
Kamptal DAC Reserve-13%
What is the flavor profile for each quality level?
Kamptal DAC, Kamptal DAC with indication of municipality, Kamptal DAC with indication of municipality & vineyard designation-no overwhelming notes of botrytis, well-balanced, concentrated (varies according to vintage)
Kamptal DAC Reserve-delicate notes of wood & botrytis permitted, robust, concentrated, long finish
