Wien

Question 1

Where did grapevines grow primarily until the late Middle Ages and where are they growing now?

Answer 1

within city limits; now outside of city limits in suburbs

Question 2

What varietals are suitable in Stammersdorf, Jedlersdorf, and Stebersdorf?

Answer 2

Members of the pinot family

Question 3

What varietals can be found in Nussdorf, Heiligenstadt, and Grinzing?

Answer 3

Chardonnay, Riesling, Weissburgunder (limestone rich soils)

Question 4

What do you see in Rodaun, Mauer, and Oberlaa?

Answer 4

robust whites and red cuvees (redzina soils, black and brown earth)

Question 5

What is Vienna also known for?

Answer 5

Heurigers, Gemischter Satz

Question 6

What is Gemischter Satz?

Answer 6

white varieties planted, harvested, and fermented together

Question 7

A new law has been put in place to help preserve some of Vienna’s landscape from real estate projects. What is it?

Answer 7

vineyards located within city limits must be cultivated

Question 8

What are the soil types in Vienna?

Answer 8

consolidated rocks (flysch rocks), deposits (leitha limestone, sand, gravel, marl), loam