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Austrian Wine Law Flashcards

1
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What chemical was responsible for the Austrian wine scandal of 1985?

A

Diethylene Glycol (often called the Antifreeze Scandal, although antifreeze is Ethylene Glycol)

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2
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Most cultivated white grape in Austria?

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Gruner Veltliner (30%), followed by Müller Thurgau (25%)

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3
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What is Morillon?

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Chardonnay

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4
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What is Feinburgunder?

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Chardonnay

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5
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Most cultivated red grape in Austria?

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Zweigelt (14%)

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6
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What is required for Qualitätswein?

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From permitted grapes from a single weinbaugebiete. Must pass a tasting panel and chemical analysis, resulting in a Prüfnummber (state control number).

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7
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What does the red and white banderole indicate?

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Qualitätswein

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What is permitted for Wein? What category does it replace?

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Vintage and varietal are permitted; area may not be more specific than “Österreich.”
Replaces Tafelwein as of 2009.

Varieties that imply geographic origin (ie Blaufränkisch) may not be labeled by variety.

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What are the requirements for Landwein?

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Same varietals as Qualitätswein, but labeled by Weinbauregionen.

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10
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What are the three Weinbauregionen of Austria?

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Weinland (Niederösterreich, Wein, and Burgenland)
Steierland (Styria)
Bergland (scattered areas in the Alps).

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11
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What are the regions of Bergland?

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Vorarlberg, Tirol, Salzburg (West to East)
Oberösterreich (N of Salzburg)
Kärnten (S of Salzburg)

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12
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Which is likely to be sweeter in profile: German Auslese or Austrian Auslese?

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Austrian Auslese (while most Qualitätswein is dry, Prädikatswein in Austria is generally sweeter than that in Germany).

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13
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Is Austrian Kabinett part of Prädikatswein?

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No, it is a subset of Qualitätswein

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14
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Which categories in Austria prevent chaptalization and süssreserve?

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Kabinett Qualitätswein

All Prädikatswein

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15
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What is strohwein?

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A dried grape wine of Beerenauslese ripeness, dried for 3mos

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16
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What is ausbruch?

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Essentially Austrian Tokaji

17
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What does KMW stand for?

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Klosterneuberger Mostwaage: the ripeness scale of Austria, in which 1º = 1% sugar content of the must

18
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Wein KMW

A

10.6º

19
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Landwein KMW

A

14º

20
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Qualitätswein KMW

A

15º

21
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Kabinett KMW

A

17º

22
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Spätlese KMW

A

19º

23
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Auslese KMW

A

21º

24
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Beerenauslese KMW

A

25º

25
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Strohwein KMW

A

25º

26
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Eiswein KMW

A

25º

27
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Ausbruch KMW

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27º

28
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Trockenbeerenauslese KMW

A

30º

29
Q

What does the suffix -tal denote (for both Germany and Austria)?

A

Valley

30
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What does Ried indicate?

A

A top vineyard site, which can be so-labeled without listing the village (essentially an Ortsteil)

31
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What districts contain the Erste Lage sites elevated by Österreichischen Traditionsweingüter in 2010?

A

Kamptal, Kremstal, Wagram, and Traisental

32
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Which grapes are permitted to carry the Erste Lage designation?

A

Riesling

Grüner Veltliner

33
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What are the new tiers of quality for Austrian Sekt? When did this legislation come to pass?

A

Klassik
Reserve
Grosse Reserve
2015

34
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What are the requirements for Klassik Sekt?

A

Harvested in a single state; must be vinified in Austria.
Minimum 9mos on the lees; not released before Oct 22nd the year following the harvest.
All methods of fermentation, styles, and dosage levels permitted.
May be released as vintage.
Max 12.5% abv

35
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What are the requirements for Reserve Sekt?

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Harvested and vinified in a single state.
Hand harvested, whole cluster press.
Traditional method, 18mos on the lees, not released before Oct 22nd the second year following the harvest.
May be released as vintage. May not label commune or village.
Must be Brut, Extra Brut, or Brut Nature.
No blending for rose.

36
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What are the requirements for Grosse Reserve Sekt?

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Harvested and vinified in a single commune.
Hand harvested, whole cluster press.
Traditional method, 30mos on the lees, not released before Oct 22nd the third year following the harvest.
May be released as vintage.
May designate a vineyard.
Must be Brut, Extra Brut, or Brut Nature (max 12g/L)
No blending for rose.

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