Niederosterreich

Question 1

What are the major climatic zones in Niederosterreich?

Answer 1

1. Weinviertel (North)
2. Region along Danube River
3. Warmer Pannonian part

Question 2

What is the Weinviertel DAC known for?

Answer 2

DAC created in 2003; Peppery, fresh Gruner Veltliner

Question 3

What can other aromatic whites, fruit driven reds and dessert wines be labelled as if made in Weinviertel?

Answer 3

Niederosterreich

Question 4

How many specified wine growing regions are in Niederosterreich?

Answer 4

8;

1. Thermenregion
2. Wagram
3. Weinviertel DAC
4. Wachau DAC
5. Kamptal DAC
6. Kremstal DAC
7. Traisental DAC
8. Carnuntum DAC

Question 5

What is Austria’s largest Qualitatswein producing area?

Answer 5

Niederosterreich; 28,145 ha

Question 6

What are the permitted varietals for Traisental, Kamptal, Kremstal DAC?

Answer 6

Gruner Veltliner & Riesling

Question 7

What aspect of Wachau’s landscape make it great for Riesling & Gruner?

Answer 7

crystalline soils (Riesling)
loess soils (Gruner Veltliner)

Question 8

Where do you see Roter Veltliner?

Answer 8

Wagram

Question 9

What do we see in the south & eastern part of Niederosterreich?

Answer 9

Reds-Zweigelt & Blaufrankisch (Carnuntum)
Whites-Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Gruner Veltliner (Carnuntum)
Pinot Noir & St. Laurent (Thermenregion)
Zierfandler & Rotgipfler (Thermenregion)