Sudsteiermark DAC

Question 1

What is the leading varietal in Sudsteiermark?

Answer 1

Sauvignon Blanc

Question 2

What are the permitted varietals for the DAC designation?

Answer 2

Riesling, Welschriesling, Grauburgunder, Weissburgunder, Chardonnay, Traminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Gelber Muskateller

Question 3

What is the soil structure in Sudsteiermark?

Answer 3

marl, limestone, sandstone, slate

Question 4

What is the climatic influence in Sudsteiermark and what does this do to their wines?

Answer 4

Mediterranean climate, long vegetation cycle

cool nights-develops aromatics

Question 5

What do we see in common from winegrowers of this region?

Answer 5

Open-minded, visit other winegrowing regions and work in other areas to incorporate techniques learned, attend viticultural/oenological colleges

Question 6

What are some viticultural towns in Sudsteiermark and what are they known for?

Answer 6

Erenhausen: Sauvignon Blanc, Morillon
Kitzeck-Sausal: Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling
Leutschach: Muskateller, Sauvignon Blanc

Question 7

What are the quality levels of Sudsteiermark?

Answer 7

Gebietswein
Ortswein
Riedenwein

Question 8

Who originally pioneered and promoted viticulture in the region?

Answer 8

Archduke Johann of Austria

Question 9

What are the majority of vineyards in Sudsteiermark located on?

Answer 9

coarse grained gravel river deposits

Question 10

What are some single vineyard sites known for elite wines in Sudsteiermark?

Answer 10

Nussberg, Kittenberg, Obegg