Terroir/Climate Flashcards
1
Q
What is the climate of Austria?
A
Continental
Hot, dry summers and severe winters
2
Q
What is Weinviertal?
A
Niederösterreich’s largest subzone
3
Q
Austria’s first DAC was?
A
Weinviertal
4
Q
What tempers the weather extremes of Austria?
A
The rivers
5
Q
The best vineyards in Niederösterreich face which direction?
A
South to southeast
6
Q
Gföhler is what type of soil?
A
Gneiss found in Wachau
7
Q
Which soil type in Niederösterreich is best for Gruner Veltliner?
A
Loess & sand
8
Q
The higher slopes of gneiss & granite are perfect for what variety?
A
Riesling
9
Q
What type of climate does Styria have?
A
Alpine continental
10
Q
What is the primary soil type of Styria?
A
Volcanic with limestone and clay
11
Q
Lake Neusiedler creates a perfect climate for what?
A
Botrytis - due to the lake’s shallowness
