Niederosterreich Flashcards
What are the main Varietals of the Niederosterreich
Gruner Veltliner and Riesling
What are the secondary varietals of the Niederosterreich
Muller-Thurgau, Welschriesling, Zweigelt, and Blaur Portugieser
Where is the Niederosterreich
Northeast corner of Austria, surrounding Vienna
What is the geology of the Neiderosterreich
Rolling hills and river valleys coming out of the Alps
This creates a patchwork of soils
What is the Climate of the region
Continental with Alpine influences
Warm summers with freezing winter
What feature of the region regulates climates, and keeps vines alive
the many rivers
How are wines fermented in The Niederosterreich
Stainless steel or neutral barrel retaining freshness
How many varieties can be grown in the Wachau DAC
17
Which two varietals are allowed for single vineyard production
Gruner and Riesling
Are Wachau’s Gruner Veltliners fermented dry or kept sweet
dry
What are the three ripeness levels for gruner veltliner in Wachau
Steinfeder, Federspiel, Smaragd
What are the rules for Steinfeder and what is the term named after
maximum 11.5% alcohol
a local grass
What are the rules for Federspiel and what is the term named after
11.5% to 12.5% alcohol, minimum must weight of 17° KMW
named after a falconry device
What are the rules for Smaragd and what is the term named after
minimum 12.5%alcohol, maximum 9 g/litre residual sugar
Name after a lizard that lives in the vineyards
What are tasting notes for Kamptal DAC Gruner Veltliner
fresh, fruit-accented, fine spiciness; no Botrytis note; no wood-tone.
What are tasting notes for Kamptal DAC Riesling
fragrant, stone fruit aromas, elegant, minerally; no dominant Botrytis note; no wood-tone.
What are bottling, aging and production rules for Kamptal DAC
Can have an indication of village, vineyard, and can be Reserve. Wines must be dry
What are tasting notes for Kremstal DAC Gruner Veltliner
fresh, fruit-accented, fine spiciness; no Botrytis note; no wood-tone.
What are tasting notes for Kremstal DAC Riesling
fragrant, stone fruit aromas, elegant, minerally; no Botrytis note; no wood-tone.
What are bottling, aging and production rules for Kremstal DAC
Can have an indication of village, vineyard, and can be Reserve. Wines must be dry
What are tasting notes for Traisental DAC Gruner Veltliner
fresh, fruity, spicy; no Botrytis note; no wood-tone.
What are tasting notes for Traisental DAC Riesling
robust, good body, aromatic, minerally; no Botrytis note; no wood-tone.
What are bottling, aging and production rules for Traisental DAC
Can have an indication of village, vineyard, and can be Reserve. Wines must be dry
Which varieties are grown in Carnuntum DAC
Grüner Veltliner, Weissburgunder, Chardonnay, Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch
What are Carnuntum DACs laws on blending and sweetness
Can be a single variety or blended, wines must be legally dry
What are tasting notes for Weinvertel DAC Gruner Veltliner
fruity, spicy, peppery; no Botrytis note; no wood-tone.
What are tasting notes for Weinvertel DAC Reserve Gruner Veltliner
Botrytis notes and wood-tone are acceptable.
What are the single vineyard and sweetness laws of Weinvertel DAC
No laws on single vineyards, wines have to be dry in style
Is Wagram a DAC
No
What varieties are grown in Wagram
Grüner Veltliner, Zweigelt, Müller-Thurgau
Is Thermenregion a DAC
No
What varietals are grown in Thermenregion
Zweigelt, Blauer Portugieser, Neuburger, Grüner Veltliner
What are the three major villages of Wachau DAC
Spitz, Weißenkirchen, Wosendorf
What are the 3 major villages of Kamptal
Kammern, Langenlois, Zobing
What are the 3 Major villages of Kremstal
Hollenberg/Krems, Krems, Stein
What are the 5 Erste Lagen of Spitz in Wachau
Axpoint, Singerriedel, Offenberg, Setzberg, Burgberg
What are the 5 Erste Lagen of Weißenkirchen in Wachau
Achleiten, Klaus, Hinter der Burg, Hinter Seiber, Steinriegl
What are the 2 Erste Lagen of Wosendorf in Wachau
Kollmütz, Hochrain
What are the 4 Erste Lagen of Kammern in Kamptal
Gaisberg, Grub, Lamm, Renner
What are the 10 Erste Lagen of Langenlois in Kamptal
Dechant, Käferberg, Kittmannsberg, Loiserberg, Schenkenbichl, Seeberg,Spiegel, Steinhaus, Steinmassl, Thal
What are the 3 Erste Lagen of Zobing in Kamptal
Gaisberg, Kogelberg, Heiligenstein
What is the Erste Lage of Hollenberg/Krems in Kremstal
Goldberg
What are the 6 Erste Lagen of Krems in Kremstal
Frechau, Gebling, Kapuzinerberg, Lindberg, Thurnerberg, Wachtberg
What are the 4 Erste Lagen of Stein in Kremstal
Gaisberg, Grillenparz, Kögl, Pfaffenberg
