Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC

Question 1

What is Gemischter Satz?

Answer 1

planting, harvesting, and fermenting different varieties together

Question 2

When did Weiner Gemischter Satz get its designation?

Answer 2

2013

Question 3

What are some of the large collective vineyard sites?

Answer 3

Nussberg, Bisamberg-Wien, Kahlenberg

Question 4

What are the requirements for Weiner Gemischter Satz?

Answer 4

1. at least 3 white grape varietals (for Qualitatswein) be grown in Viennese vineyard registered w/records as Weiner Gemischter Satz
2. largest varietal cannot make up more than 50%
3. third largest varietal must make up at least 10%
4. Up to 20 varietals can be planted and cultivated together

Question 5

What varietals are seen in Weiner Gemischter Satz?

Answer 5

Welschriesling, Gruner Veltliner, Riesling, Chardonnay, Weissburgunder, Neubürger, Muller Thurgau, Sauvignon Blanc, Traminer, Gelber Muskateller

Question 6

What are the requirements for the Klassik category (no single vineyard cru/site)?

Answer 6

1. max 12.5% alcohol
2. must be vilified dry
3. no noticeable use of oak
4. Earliest Release Date: 12/01 of harvest year

Question 7

What are the requirements for single vineyard.cru designation?

Answer 7

1. min 12.5% alcohol
2. Earliest Release Date: 03/01 of year after harvest
3. Does not have to be dry
4. oak is ok