Austrian Sekt Qualitätswein

Question 1

When are Austrian Sekts allowed to be released?

Answer 1

October 22nd:
Klassik - 1st year after harvest
Reserve - 2nd year after harvest
Große Reserve - 3rd year after harvest

Question 2

What is unique about Austrian Sekt Rosé?

Answer 2

Blending is not allowed on Reserve and Große Reserve

Question 3

What is the minimum lees aging for Austrian Sekt Klassik?

Answer 3

9 month on the lees

Question 4

What is the minimum lees aging for Austrian Sekt Reserve?

Answer 4

18 months on the lees

Question 5

What is the minimum lees aging for Austrian Sekt Große Reserve?

Answer 5

30 months on the lees

Question 6

What sweetness levels are permitted for Austrian Sekt Reserve and Große Reserve?

Answer 6

Brut, Extra Brut and Brut Nature only

Question 7

What are the ‘extra’ requirements for Austrian Sekt Reserve and Große Reserve versus Klassik?

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Answer 7

Traditional method only

Whole Cluster Pressed

No blending on Rosé

Hand harvesting mandatory

Max press yield (60% / 50%)

Brut, Extra Brut and Brut Nature only

Question 8

What is the max ABV for Austrian Sekt Klassik?

Answer 8

12.5%

no max on Große Reserve

Question 9

What is the max ABV for Austrian Sekt Große Reserve?

Answer 9

No max

12.5% for Klassik

Question 10

What other requirement is necessary to label single vineyard on Austrian Sekt?

Answer 10

Must be Große Reserve