Styria & Wien (Austria) Flashcards
Styria or Steiermark’s three subregions
Sudsteiermark
Weststeiermark
Sudoststeiermark (aka Vulkanland Steiermark)
The grapes of Styria
Welschriesling is the regions most cultivated varietal
Welschriesling, Weissburgunder, and Traminer perform well in the volcanic slopes of Vulkanland Steiermark
In what appellation does Sauvignon Blanc shine?
Sudsteiermark
Schilcherland DAC
only existed in 2017 within Weststeiermark
Promoted the racy rose from the ancient grape Blauer Wildbacher
If a single vineyard was listed the wines could be listed as “Klassic” or “Ried”
In 2018 Styria earned three DACs. What are they?
Vulkanland Steiermark DAC
Sudsteiermark DAC
Weststeiermark DAC
2018 vintage is the first to promote the three-tiered “System of Origin Steiermark”
The pyramid was set up to promote wines of the region and also set quality standards.
Top of pyramid - Reidenwein, or single vineyard wine
Middle of pyramid - Ortswein, or village wines
Base of pyramid - Regional Wine
Wiener Gemischter Satz Facts
Received DAC in 2013
Wines must be a blend of at least 3 white varieties
Produced by Viennese winemakers as a “heuriger”. A nouveau wine consumed in taverns of the same name
What is Sturm wine in Vienna?
Very fresh half-fermented sparkling grape juice. Usually accompanies harvest time meals
