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Weinviertel DAC Flashcards

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What is the largest specified winegrowing region in Austria?

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Weinviertel

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What are the two styles for Weinviertel DAC?

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Classic & Reserve

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What are the permitted varietals for Weinviertel DAC?

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Gruner Veltliner

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What are some of the viticultural towns in Weinviertel?

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Retz, Roschitz, Poysdorf, Haugsdorf

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What is Retz known for?

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Historical wine trading town; dry microclimate suitable for reds

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What is Haugsdorf known for?

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fruit forward Zweigelt & Blauer Portugieser

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What is Roschitz known for?

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Gruner & Riesling with great finesse (due to granite soil)

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What is Poysdorf known for?

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Spicy Veltliners, fresh Welschrieslings, & Pinot

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What is Mannersdorf known for?

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Riesling, Pinot Family, Traminer (dry to sweet)

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What is the most widely planted varietal in Austria and where is it mostly planted?

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Gruner Veltliner, Weinviertel

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What is the soil type in Weinviertel?

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granite, gravel, loess soil, consolidated & unconsolidated rocks

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What are the quality levels for Weinviertel DAC?

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Weinviertel DAC

Weinviertel DAC Reserve

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What are the alcohol levels and flavor profile?

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Weinviertel DAC (12%) aromatic, spicy, peppery, no botrytis or oak
Weinviertel DAC Reserve (13%) dry, full-bodied spicy, subtle oak & botrytis okay
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