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Wachau DAC Flashcards

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What part of the landscape in Wachau lends to great Riesling & Gruner Veltliner?

A 
crystalline soils (Riesling)
loess soil (Gruner Veltliner)
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Who was responsible for creating the terraced landscapes in Wachau?

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Bavarian monks

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What are the climatic influences seen in Wachau?

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Atlantic (west)
Pannonian (east)
Breezes from the north
Moderating influence of Danube River
Hot summer cold winter
temperature variation (between day & night)
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What are some viticultural towns in Wachau?

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Rossatz, Mautern (south)

Spitz, Loiben (north)

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When will Wachau be able to claim the DAC designation?

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2020

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What are the quality levels in Wachau?

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Gebietswein
Ortswein
Riedenwein

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What grapes are permitted at the Gebietwein level?

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White: Gruner, Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Muller Thurgau, Roter Veltliner, Traminer., Sauvignon Blanc, Fruhroter Veltliner, Muskat Ottonel, Gemischter Satz

Red: Pinot Noir, St. Laurent, Zweigelt

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What grapes are permitted at the Ortswein level?

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Gruner Veltliner, Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Neuburger, Muskateller, Sauvignon Blanc, Traminer

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What grapes are permitted at the Riedenwein level?

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Gruner Veltliner & Riesling

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What is not permitted at the Riedenwein level?

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enrichment

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What is required for all 3 quality levels in Wachau?

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hand harvesting

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What is the taste profile for Ortswein & Riedenwein?

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little to no use of oak

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What was the category for wines created by the Vinea Wachau?

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Steinfeder (lightest, max 11.5% alcohol; named after green grass in Wachau)
Federspiel (11.5%-12.5% alcohol; named after named after hunting method in Wachau)
Smaragd (min 12.5% alcohol; named after green lizard)

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