Austria Flashcards

1
Q

What’s the effect of the Danube river in Lower Austria?

A

It has a moderating influence. It draws in heat from the Pannonian Plain.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Name two regions in Austria famous for Chardonnay/ Morillon.

A

Styria - limestone soils.
Leithaberg in Burgenland - limestone with fossils.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Name villages in Wachau.

A

Spitz (in west)
Viessling
Wösendorf
Joching
Dürnstein
Loiben
Weissenkirchen
Mautern (east)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Where could I find rieden Achleiten and Klaus?

A

In Weissenkirchen.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

True or false - the more east you go along the Danube in Wachau, the more opulent styles are produced.

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Where could I find Ried Kellerberg?

A

In Dürnstein.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Who produces wines from the powerful Ried Loibenberg, a huge south-facing hill?

A

Knoll
Alzinger
Dömaine Wachau

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Where is Austria’s oldest (biodynamic) winery located in Wachau?

A

In the eastern village of Mautern.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Where could I find Ulm, Rosengartel and Preussen?

A

Rieden and erste lagen Rieden in Vienna.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Where could I find Deutschkreutz, Neckenmarkt, Horitschon and Lutzmannsburg?

A

In Mittelburgenland.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Where is Austria’s Schilcher rosé made?

A

Weststeiermark, Styria

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Where could I find Obegg, Hochgrassnizberg, Sernau, Grassnitzberg and Zieregg?

A

Rieden in Sudsteiermark.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Most prominent region for Sauvignon Blanc in Austria?

A

Südsteiermark

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is STK in Austria?

A

Steirische Terroir- und Klassikweingüter

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Grape variety for Schilcher rose?

A

Blauer Wildbacher

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Grapes for Ruster Ausbruch?

A

Weissburgunder
Chardonnay
Muskateller
Grauburgunder
Furmint

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Minimum must weight for Ruster Ausbruch?

A

30• KMW (equivalent to TBA)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Name principal producers of Ruster Ausbruch.

A

Feiler-Artinger
Kollwentz
Ernst Triebaumer
Heidi Schröck

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What do the following terms mean? 1 ÖTW and G ÖTW.

A

Erste Lage
Grosse Lage

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Which regions cover the ÖTW?

A

Kamptal
Kremstal
Traisental
Wagram
Wien
Carnuntum
Thermenregion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Where are the following Rieden?
Gaisberg, Heiligenstein, Kittmansberg, Lamm.

A

In Kamptal DAC

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Name villages in Kamptal.

A

Langenlois
Zöbing
Gobelsburg
Kammern

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Name 3 Rieden in Kremstal.

A

Ried Pfaffenberg, Stein
Ried Goldberg, Hollenburg
Ried Wachtberg, Krems
Ried Schnabel, Rohrendorf

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

Allowed styles and varieties in Neusiedlersee DAC and Neusiedlersee DAC Reserve?

A

Neusiedlersee DAC - dry Zweigelt and fruity sweet: all white Qualitätswein grape varieties (mainly Welschriesling, Weissburgunder, Chardonnay) - spätlese and auslese

Neusiedlersee DAC Reserve - dry Zweigelt and nobly sweet: BA and TBA

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

Name the 4 regional appellations of Weinland.

A

Lower Austria
Steiermark
Wien
Burgenland

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

What did Lenz Moser invent in 1950?

A

Hochkultur training method.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

When was Vinea Wachau Nobilis Districtus formed?

A

1983

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

When was Osterreichische Traditionsweinguter (OTW) association established?

A

1992

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

Which DAC was formed as the first DAC in 2003?

A

Weinviertel DAC

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

Name the 3 regions in Austria.

A

Weinland (Lower Austria, Burgenland and Vienna)
Steirerland/ Styria
Bergland (West)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

What’s the main effect on Austrian climate called?

A

Pannonian Plain effect. The Alps descend into the great Pannonian Plain that reaches across Hungary. It brings in warmer temperatures.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
32
Q

What are the DAC’s of Lower Austria?

A

Wachau
Kremstal
Kamptal
Weinviertel
Traisental
Wagram
Carnuntum
Thermenregion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
33
Q

What are the DAC’s of Burgenland?

A

Neusiedlersee
Leithaberg
Rosalia
Mittelburgenland
Eisenberg
Ruster Ausbruch (Leithaberg)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
34
Q

What are the DAC’s of Steiermark?

A

Vulkanland Steiermark
Sudsteiermark
Weststeiermark

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
35
Q

Name effects on climate in Wachau.

A

Pannonian effect reaches eastern Wachau
Cool northern winds refresh vineyards at night
Danube river acts as natural heat regulator
Climate is generally very dry, often below 500mm per year

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
36
Q

Describe vineyards in Wachau.

A

Steeply terraced vineyards up to 490 metres above sea level.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
37
Q

Where are Gruner Veltliner and Riesling grown in Wachau?

A

GV likes wet soils and grows in loess and sand soils on lower banks of Danube
Riesling likes the less fertile gneiss on top of hill

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
38
Q

Name villages in Wachau from west to east.

A

Melk, Spitz, Wosendorf, Joching, Weissenkirchen, Durnstein, Oberloiben, Unterloiben, Mautern

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
39
Q

Name famous Wachau producers.

A

Hirtzberger (Spitz)
Prager (Weissenkirchen)
F.X. Pichler (Oberloiben)
E. Knoll (Unterloiben)
Leo Alzinger (Unterloiben)
Johann Schmelz (Joching)
Rudi Pichler (Wosendorf)
Domane Wachau co-op (Durnstein)
Nikolaihof (Mautern)
Veyder-Malberg (Spitz-West)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
40
Q

What’s the coolest valley to grow grapes in Wachau?

A

Spitzer Graben Valley.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
41
Q

Name the producer who farms biodynamic since 1970’s.

A

Nikolaihof located in Mautern on southern bank of Danube River.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
42
Q

Name famous Rieden of Prager.

A

Achleiten (Weissenkirchen)
Klaus (Riesling)
Hinter der Burg

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
43
Q

What’s the name of the Ried with loess/ loam soils, south facing and one of the warmest vineyards in Wachau?

A

Ried Loibenberg

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
44
Q

What’s the name of the vineyard that shows a cooler expression?

A

Ried Kellerberg

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
45
Q

Three famous Rieden in which Knoll makes wines?

A

Schutt
Loibenberg
Kellerberg

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
46
Q

Who is presented on Knoll’s bottles?

A

Saint Urban, the patron saint of wine making

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
47
Q

What’s the twin town of Krems near the eastern side of Wachau?

A

Stein

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
48
Q

Who produces in Steiner Hund, Vom Stein and Klausberg?

A

Nikolaihof

49
Q

For how long do the Vinothek wines of Nikolaihof rest in 3000L neutral oak casks?

A

For at least 14 years

50
Q

Name two famous Rieden bordering Wachau in Kremstal?

A

Goldberg
Pfaffenberg

51
Q

Name principal producers in Kremstal.

A

Malat (also produces Sekt)
Nigl
Salomon-Undhof
Sepp Moser (also produces Sekt)
Geyerhof

52
Q

Describe Kamptal’s climate.

A

South flowing Kamp river brings cooler temperatures at night.
Kamptal is 1 degree C. warmer than Wachau

53
Q

Name principal producers in Kamptal.

A

Hirsch
Brundlmayer
Schloss Gobelsburg
Fred Loimer

54
Q

Name principal villages in Kamptal.

A

Zobing
Langenlois
Gobelsburg

55
Q

Name principal Rieden in Kamptal.

A

Heiligenstein (Zobing)
Kittmansberg
Lamm
Gaisberg

56
Q

Name the regions that are part of OTW.

A

Kremstal
Kamptal
Traisental
Wagram
Vienna
Thermenregion
Carnuntum

57
Q

Allowed grapes in Wagram DAC Ortswein?

A

Chardonnay, Grüner Veltliner, Roter Veltliner, Riesling, Weißburgunder, Blauburgunder, or Zweigelt

58
Q

Allowed grapes in Riedenwein Wagram DAC?

A

Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, or Roter Veltliner

59
Q

Where is Klosterneuburg monastery?

A

In Wagram, near Vienna

60
Q

Where could I find ‘Flysch’ rocks?

A

Wagram.
Layered shale with greywacke sandstone

61
Q

Allowed varietal in Weinviertel DAC?

A

Gruner Veltliner

62
Q

Allowed varieties in Wachau DAC Ortswein?

A

Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, Weißburgunder, Grauburgunder, Chardonnay, Neuburger, Muskateller, Sauvignon Blanc and Traminer

63
Q

Allowed varietals in Kamptal and Kremstal?

A

G.V.
Riesling

64
Q

Styles and grapes of Carnuntum?

A

White - G.V., Chardonnay, Weissburgunder

Red - Blaufrankisch and Zweigelt

65
Q

Only allowed varietal in wines labelled under Rubin Carnuntum association?

A

100% Zweigelt

66
Q

What are the 3 levels of production in Thermenregion DAC?

A

Gebietswein
Ortswein
Rieden wein

67
Q

Grape varieties allowed in Thermenregion DAC Gebietswein?

A

White: Rotgipfler, Zierfandler, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Neuberger
Red: Pinot Noir, St. Laurent, Blauer Portugeiser, Zweigelt

68
Q

Grape varieties allowed in Thermenregion DAC Riedenwein?

A

White: Rotgipfler, Zierfandler, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay
Red: Pinot Noir, St. Laurent

69
Q

Is Gemischter Satz allowed in Thermenregion DAC?

A

Yes
On Gebietswein level.

70
Q

Name 3 principal Erste Lagen in Vienna.

A

Ulm
Rosengartel
Preussen

71
Q

Where are these Erste Lagen located?

A

In Nussberg village of Vienna

72
Q

Name other prominent villages in Wien.

A

Bisamberg
Grinzing
Maurerberg

73
Q

What are the requirements for Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC?

A

Blend of at least 3 varieties
No more than 50% of 1 variety
Each variety at least 10%
Rieden wines >12,5%abv
Rieden wines not required to be trocken
Rieden wines not to be released prior to March 1 of year following harvest

74
Q

What’s the major climatic influence in Burgenland?

A

The region is an extension of the Pannonian Plain, so it’s the hottest region in Austria.

75
Q

Name the DAC’s of Burgenland.

A

Neusiedlersee
Leithaberg
Ruster Ausbruch
Rosalia
Mittelburgenland
Eisenberg

76
Q

Name principal villages in Neusiedlersee DAC.

A

Neusiedl am See and Gols in North
Illmitz and Apetlon in South (Seewinkel sector)
Rust on east shore

77
Q

Allowed varieties in Neusiedlersee DAC?

A

Zweigelt
Blaufrankisch
St. Laurent
Pinot Noir

Welschriesling, Weissburgunder, Chardonnay, G.V., Muscat Ottonel, Muskateller, S.B., Scheurebe (for sweet wines)

78
Q

Name a producer of Blaufrankisch in Heideboden (Neusiedlersee DAC).

A

Pittnauer. Wine is labelled under Burgenland, because Neudsiedlersee DAC reds need to be Zweigelt dominant

79
Q

What regional specialties are famous in Seewinkel area?

A

Schilfwein
Strohwein

80
Q

Name two famous producers in Seewinkel.

A

Alois Kracher
Hans Tschida

81
Q

Which wine styles can be produced in Neusiedlersee DAC Reserve?

A

R: Dry red >60% Zweigelt (aged for >1 year).
W: Beerenauslese and T.B.A.
Whites must be >45g/l R.S.

82
Q

What’s the soil called in local language in Leithaberg?

A

‘Leithakalk’ - shell limestone (gives a salty note to wines)

83
Q

Grapes and styles in Leithaberg DAC?

A

Dry white wines made from Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Neuburger or G.V.

Reds focus on Blaufrankisch. Zweigelt, St. Laurent and Pinot Noir also allowed.

84
Q

Allowed styles and grapes in Rosalia DAC?

A

Rose and red
Blaufrankisch + Zweigelt

85
Q

Name a famous producer in Mittelburgenland DAC.

A

Moric.

86
Q

Where could I find Deutschkreutz, Horitschon, Lutzmannsburg and Neckenmarkt?

A

Villages in Mittelburgenland DAC

87
Q

Name famous Rieden in Mittelburgenland DAC.

A

Goldberg, Hochacker and Hochberg

88
Q

Style and grape(s) in Mittelburgenland DAC?

A

Red - blaufrankisch only

89
Q

Describe climate in Eisenberg DAC.

A

No influence from Pannonian Plain, nor from Lake Neusiedl. There’s more rainfall (750mm) and cooler temperatures.

90
Q

Style and grape(s) in Eisenberg DAC?

A

Red - blaufrankisch
Welschriesling allowed for Riedenwein since 2022.

91
Q

What’s the Eisenberg’s specialty wine style called?

A

Uhudler - made from vine hybrids.

92
Q

What is STK?

A

Steirische Terroir- und Klassikweinguter.

93
Q

What are the two tiers of STK?

A

Grosse STK ried (Grand Cru)
Erste STK ried (1er Cru)

94
Q

What are the 3 regions of Styria?

A

Sudsteiermark
Weststeiermark
Vulkanland Styria

95
Q

Allowed wine style and grapes in Steiermark?

A

White only - Welschriesling, Weissburgunder, Morillon, Grauburgunder, Riesling, Muskateller, Sauvignon Blanc and Traminer.

Blauer Wildbacher allowed for Rose in Weststeiermark.

96
Q

Specialty style and grape in Weststeiermark?

A

Schilcher Rose made from Blauer Wildbacher.

97
Q

What’s the signature grape in Vulkanland Steiermark DAC?

A

Traminer

98
Q

What are the regions of Bergland?

A

Carinthia
Upper Austria
Salzburg
Tyrol
Vorarlberg

99
Q

Allowed methods of production for Sekt Austria gU?

A

Traditional method
Tank method

100
Q

Is machine harvesting allowed for Sekt Austria gU?

A

Yes.

101
Q

What’s the lees ageing requirement for Sekt Austria gU?

A

Traditional: 9 months
Tank: 6 months

102
Q

Is tank method allowed for Sekt Austria Reserve gU?

A

No, traditional method only

103
Q

Is a sweetness level of more than 12g/l allowed for Sekt Austria Reserve gU?

A

No, only Brut Nature, Extra-Brut and Brut allowed.

104
Q

Ageing requirement for Sekt Austria Reserve gU?

A

18 Months

105
Q

Where can Sekt Austria Grosse Reserve gU be made?

A

Only within a single municipality.

106
Q

Ageing requirement for Sekt Austria Grosse Reserve gU?

A

36 Months

107
Q

True or false - Whole-cluster pressing and hand harvesting are mandatory in Sekt Austria Reserve/ Grosse Reserve gU?

A

True

108
Q

True or false - Kabinett does not qualify as Prädikatswein in Austria but instead as Qualitätswein.

A

True

109
Q

Minimum must weight in KMW for Spatlese?

A

19

110
Q

Minimum must weight in KMW for Auslese?

A

21

111
Q

Minimum must weight in KMW for Beerenauslese/ Eiswein/ Strohwein/ Schilfwein?

A

25

112
Q

Minimum must weight in KMW for Ausbruch and TBA?

A

30

113
Q

Are diseased berries allowed for Austrian Auslese wines?

A

No, spoiled/ diseased berries are removed.

114
Q

Describe Ausbruch wine.

A

A wine made in Rust on the western side of Lake Neusiedl in region of Burgenland. Must be hand-harvested. Uses botrytized grapes. Must be vintage labelled and produced/ bottled in Rust.
Min. RS of 45g/l. Min. must weight 30•KMW like TBA.
Grape varietals used are Qualitatswein varieties like Weissburgunder, Chardonnay, Muskateller and Furmint.

115
Q

Describe Strohwein/ Schilfwein production.

A

Mainly in Neusiedlersee.
Min 25 KMW. Fully ripe, sugar-rich grapes hung or dried on reed (schilf) or straw (stroh) mats for a min of 3 months before vinification.
Welschriesling, Weissburgunder and Chardonnay are used.

116
Q

What are the red wine only appellations in Burgenland?

A

Mittelburgenland
Eisenberg (since 2022 also Welschriesling allowed for Riedenwein)

117
Q

Of which 2 varieties is Zweigelt a crossing?

A

Blaufränkisch
St. Laurent

118
Q

What is the minimum alcohol for Kamptal DAC Riedenwein and Reserve?

A

Rieden - 12.5%
Reserve - 13%