Traisental DAC

Question 1

When was the Traisental DAC designation introduced?

Answer 1

With the 2006 vintage

Question 2

What is the style of wines for Traisental DAC?

Answer 2

Dry whites, spicy opulent Gruner Veltliner & Mineral Driven Rieslig

Question 3

What are some of the viticultural towns in Traisental DAC?

Answer 3

Traismauer & Herzogenburg (both known for the quaint wine taverns)

Question 4

What is the soil composition of Traisental DAC?

Answer 4

Calcerous gravel & loess soil

Question 5

What are the climate influences in Traisental?

Answer 5

Warm Pannonian air, cool breezes from Alps, temperature variations (warm days, cool nights)

Question 6

What are the permitted varieties for Traisental?

Answer 6

Gruner Veltliner & Riesling

Question 7

What are the quality levels of Traisental?

Answer 7

Traisental DAC, Traisental DAC with indication of municipality, Traisental DAC with indication of municipality & vineyard designation, Traisental DAC Reserve

Question 8

What are the alcohol levels of Traisental DAC?

Answer 8

Traisental DAC: 11.5%
Traisental DAC with indication of municipality: 12%
Traisental DAC with indication of municipality & vineyard designation: 12.5%
Traisental DAC Reserve: 13%

Question 9

What is the flavor profile for Traisental?

Answer 9

Traisental DAC, Traisental DAC w/indication of municipality, Traisental DAC w/indication of municipality & vineyard designation-no overwhelming notes of botrytis, well balanced, concentrated (varies according to vintage)
Traisental DAC Reserve-robust, long finish, delicate notes of wood and botrytis permitted, concentrated