Neusiedlersee DAC

Question 1

Where is the Neusiedlersee DAC situated and what kind of wines do we see?

Answer 1

Eastern shores of Lake Neusied; fruit forward harmonius reds from Zweigelt

Question 2

White wines from Neusiedlersee bear what kind of designation and are described as the following?

Answer 2

fine body & balance, bear Burgenland designation (qualitatswein)

Question 3

What are the climatic influences in Neusiedlersee?

Answer 3

long hours of sunshine, Pannonian climate (hot summer cold winter), moderating influence-Lake Neusied & smaller lakes, autumn fog, high humidity (Seewinkel)

Question 4

What are the soils in Neusiedlersee?

Answer 4

Sand gravel, loess, loam

Question 5

What varietals do we see in Neusiedlersee?

Answer 5

Zweigelt (main), Blaufrankisch, St. Laurent, Pinot Noir, international varietals

Welschriesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Traminer Schreube

Question 6

What are some towns in Neusiedlersee?

Answer 6

Gols, Neusied, Andau

Question 7

What are the quality levels of Neusiedlersee DAC and profiles of the wine?

Answer 7

Neusiedlersee DAC (12% alc) Zweigelt (monovarietal), fruity spicy, aged in stainless steel or oak

Neusiedlersee DAC Reserve (13% alc) Zweigelt (monovarietal or blend-if blend 60% Zweigelt, rest indigenous varieties) aged in small oak or large oak fruity spicy powerful