Wien Flashcards
What is the DAC of Wien?
Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC
Name three vineyards of Wieninger Gemischter Satz DAC.
Nussberg
Bisamberg
Kahlenberg
Georgenberg
What are the soils of Wien?
North: limestone (white grapes)
South: calcareous rendzina, brown and black earth (reds)
Aside from Gemischter Satz, what are two specialties of Vienna?
Sturm
Heuriger
What is Sturm?
Half-fermented sparkling grape juice consumed during harvest in Wien
What is Heuriger?
Nouveau wine consumed in taverns of the same name in Wien
What was the first vintage of Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC?
2013
What is the min abv of Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC?
12.5%
What are the blending rules of Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC?
Min 3 white varieties
No single variety can be over 50% of the blend
The 3 main varieties must be at least 10% each
What grapes are allowed in Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC?
GV Riesling Weissburgunder Rotgipfler Neuberger Traminer Sylvaner Grauburgunder Chardonnay
What regions surround Wien?
Going clockwise: Weinvertel DAC Carnuntum DAC Thermenregion Wagram