Niederösterreich (Lower Austria)

Question 1

What is the name of the plain?

Answer 1

Pannonion Plain
Most subzones are found here

Question 2

7 DAC’s

Answer 2

Wachau DAC
Kremstal DAC
Kamptal DAC
Traisental DAC
Wagram DAC
Weinviertel DAC
Carnuntum DAC
Thermenregion DAC

Question 3

Vinea Wachau

Answer 3

• Est 1983
• Commitment to quality, origin, purity
• Over 200 members, 85% of Wachau hA

Question 4

Wachau soil

Answer 4

The vineyards of the Wachau line terraces along the Danube (Donau) River. Lower, east-facing vineyards typically contain sandy loess soils, whereas the steeper, higher vineyards (450 meters and above) are characterized by shallow soils and a higher proportion of the underlying Gföhl gneiss and other primary rock.

Question 5

Which village is known for wines with botrytis?

Answer 5

Spitz

Question 6

Quality levels of ripeness

Answer 6

Steinfeder- Max abv 11.5% Min 15 KMW
Federspiel 11.5-12.5% abv min 17° KMW
Smaragd- 12.5% min 18.2 KMW

Question 7

What is Strohwein

Answer 7

• Straw wine, dried on reed (schilf) or straw (stroh)
• 3 months min.

Question 8

What is Schilcher?

Answer 8

Rose from Westeiermark DAC that is made using the Blauer Wildbacher grape

Question 9

What is Leithakalk?