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What is Klosterneuburg?

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A Viticultural institute in Vienna, build in 1860

Where Dr Lenz Moser developed wire trellising in the 1950’s.

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What is KmW?

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Klosterneuburg Must Weight Scale.

1° KmW is roughly equivalent to
5° Oechsle.

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In what year did the Diethelene Glycol (Anti-freeze) scandel occur?

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1985

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What is an Weinbaugebeite?

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A wine growing area.

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From North to South what are the 4 Weinbaugebeite of Austria?

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Neiderörstereich, Wein (Vienna), Burgenland and Styria (Steiermark).

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What is are Chardonnays Synonyms in Austria?

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Morillon (in Styria) and Feinburgunder

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Top 3 most cultivated white grape varieties?

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Grüner Veltliner, Welschriesling, Müller-Thurgau

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Top 3 most cultivated red grape varieties?

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Zweigelt, Blaufränkish, Blauer Portugeiser

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Zweigelt is a cross between which varieties?

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Blaufränkish and St Laurent

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What are the three levels of quality in Austrian wine law?

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Wein, Landwein, Qualitätswein

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Requirements of Wein?

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May carry a vintage date and variety as well as being labeled wine of Austria (Österreich).

Max yield 9000kg/ha (67.5hl/ha)

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Requirements of Landwein?

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Is restricted to the same 40 varieties as Qualitätswein. However they may only be labeled as one of the following broad geographic areas:
-Weinland (Neiderösterreich, Wein, Burgenland)
-Steierland (Steiermark)
-Bergland ( Includes 250ha of vineyards scattered throughout Austria’s mountainous countryside).

Max yeild 9000kg/ha (67.5hl/ha)

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Requirements of Qualitätswein

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Accounts for more than 80% of Austria’s total production.

Sourced from a single Weinbaugebeit or one of the 17 smaller wine growing regions. May be produced from 1 or more of the 40 permitted varieties.

Must pass a tasting panel and chemical analysis and display the Red and White banderole on the capsule.

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Minimum alcohol for Prädikat wine in Austria?

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5%

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What is Strohwein?

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A additional level on the Prädikat.
-At least Auslese must weight (25° KMW)
-Min 5% abv
-Dried for at least 3 months.
-No Chaptalisation or Süssreserve

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What is Ausbruch?

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A specialty of Rust.

-Min 30° KMW
-Min 5% abv
-No Chaptalisation or Süssreserve
-Must come from the city of Rust

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How many DAC’s are in Neiderörsterreich?

What are they?

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8

-Carnuntum
-Kamptal
-Kremstal
-Traisental
-Wachau
-Wagram
-Weinveirtal
-Thermenregion

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How many DAC’s are in Burgenland?

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6

-Eisenberg
-Leithaberg
-Mittelburgenland
-Neuseidlersee
-Rosalia
-Ruster Ausbruch

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How many DAC’s are in Steiermark

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3

-Südsteiermark
-Vulkanland Steiermark
-Weststeiermark

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How many DAC’s are in Wein?

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1

-Weiner Geminschter Satz

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How many DAC’s in Austria?

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Varietals allowed in Weinveirtel?

Associated regulations?

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Must be produced from Grüner Veltliner and be of at least 12%abv.

Should show a distint peppery note, wines labeled ‘Reserve’ must reach 13% abv and may show hints of botrytis and oak usage.

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Name two tributaries of the Danube?

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Krems and Kamp

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Traisental, Kremstal and Kamptal all allow the same varietals. What are they?

Associated regulations?

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Grüner Veltliner and Riesling

May be labeled Classic (Klassik) or Reserve, with a corresponding 12% or 13% min abv.

There can be no obvious notes of wood or botrytis in the Classic examples.

GV from these DAC’s usually show a more delicate spice and the pungent white pepper of Weinveirtal.

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What are the 3 designations for wine in the Wachau? What are their required alcohol percentages and KMW?
-Steinfeder: Up to 11.5% + 15°KMW -Federspiel: Between 11.5% and 12.5% + 17°KMW -Smaragd: Over 12.5% + 19°KMW
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When was Vinea Wachau founded?
1983
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What is Vinea Wachau's mandate?
To produce wines with no additives (including chaptalization), no aromatization (including the use of new barrique), and no “fractionation” (techniques such as de-alcoholization). All wines released by members must be bottled in the region and vinified from grapes grown in the Wachau.
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What are the main varieties in Wagram? Associated regulations?
Grüner Veltliner and Roter Veltliner (a red variety traditionally produced into a white wine). The institute at Klosternauberg lies in eastern Wagram.
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What are the main varieties in Thermenregion?
Zweigelt and Blaufränkish The rare rotgipfler and Zierfandler are also cultivated here, produced varietally or as the blended Spätrot-Rotgipfler.
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What are the main varieties in Carnuntum?
Zweigelt Gemischter Satz—traditional field blends—are still popular in Carnuntum.
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What are the main varieties in Mittelburgenland? Associated regulations?
Blaufränkish, may be sold August 1st the year following harvest. Reserve wines must be aged for a further year and reach 13% abv instead of 12.5%. DAC requires large casks or used wood in the case of Barriques.
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What are the main varieties in Leithaberg? Associated regulations?
First DAC to allow both Red and White varieties. White wines may be single varietal or blends of Grüner Veltliner, Chardonnay, Neuburger or Weissburgunder. Reds must be produced from at least 85% Blaufränkish, plus a max combined 15% of Pinot noir, Zweigelt and St Laurent. DAC requires large oak casks or used wood in the case of Barriques.
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What are the main varieties in Eisenberg? Associated regulations?
Blaufränkish May be released September 1st the year following harvest. Reserve wines may be released March 1st the second year following harvest and must be aged in wood.
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Name the German and Hungarian synonyms for Blaufränkish?
Germany: Lemberger Hungary:Kékfrankos
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What is Neuseidl?
It is a large endorheic lake that sits on the Austrian-Hungarian border. The namesake of the Neusidlersee DAC.
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What are the main varieties in Neusidlersee? Associated regulations?
-For DAC wines (12% min abv), Zweigelt must be the focus of the blend, varying amounts of other varieties are allowed without restriction. -Spätlese and Auslese: White Qualitätswein varieties including Welschriesling, Weissburgunder, and Chardonnay -Reserve wines (13% min abv) must be at least 60% Zweigelt and max 40% of other indigenous varieties. (Blaufränkish, St Laurent and Pinot noir are of importance). -Beerenauslese and Trockenbeerenauslese: White Qualitätswein varieties including Welschriesling, Weissburgunder, and Chardonnay
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What are the main varieties in Rosalia? Associated regulations?
-Red (12% min abv): Blaufräfrankish and Zweigelt, at least one must comprise 85% of the blend. -Reserve wines may include the Reid on the label and must reach 13% abv. -Rosalia may also produce rose wines from Qualitätswein varietals. Varietal labeling is not permitted but vineyard labelling is.
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What are the main varieties in Ruster Ausbruch? Associated regulations?
-Wines must be harvested at a minimum 30° KMW (equivalent to Trockenbeerenauslese). -Minimum RS 45 g/L -Must be hard harvested and vintage dated. -One or more white Qualitätswein varieties may be used, such as: Weissburgunder, Chardonnay, Muskateller, Grauburgunder, and Furmint
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Which DAC only existed for a year?
Schilcherland during the 2017 vintage , it was then absorbed by Weststeiermark DAC for the 2018 vintage.
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What are the main varieties in Südsteiermark? Associated regulations?
-Allowed varieties: Welschriesling, Pinot Blanc, Morillon (Chardonnay), Pinot Gris, Riesling, Muscat, Sauvignon blanc, Traminer. -Wines may be single varietal or blends -All but Welschriesling may not be released until March 1st the year following harvest. -Riesling and Traminer must be labeled 'Dry' -Max 4 g/L RS in all wines
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What is Schilcher?
A Rosé wine made from 100% Blauer Wildacher in Weststeiermark. Must be labeled as 'Schilcher Klassik', may be still, frizzante or sparkling.
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What are the main varieties in Weststeiermark? Associated regulations?
Approved varieties :Blauer Wildbacher ( for Schilcher), Welschriesling, Weißburgunder, Morillon, Grauburgunder, Riesling, Gelber Muskateller, Sauvignon blanc, Traminer -Wines may be single variety or blends. -Wines may not be released until March 1st of the year following the harvest except for Blauer Wildbacher and Welschriesling -Riesling and Traminer must be labeled 'Dry' -Max 4 g/L RS in all wines
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What are the main varieties in Vulkan Steiermark? Associated regulations?
-Approved varieties: Welschriesling, Pinot Blanc, Morillon, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Muscat, Sauvignon blanc, Traminer -Wines may be single variety or blends. -Wines may not be released until March 1st of the year following the harvest except for Welschriesling --Riesling and Traminer must be labeled 'Dry' -Max 4 g/L RS in all wines
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What is the Austrian Sekt heirarchy?
-Sekt Austria -Sekt Austria Reserve -Sekt Austria Grosse Reserve
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Regulations regarding Sekt Austria (PDO)?
Grapes must be harvested within a single federal state. Any Sekt production method is permitted. Minimum of 9 months maturation on the lees for bottle fermentation or 6 months for méthode Charmat
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Regulations regarding Sekt Austria Reserve (PDO)?
Grapes must be harvested by hand and pressed within a single federal state. Must be produced method traditional and spend a min 18 months on lees.
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Regulations regarding Sekt Austria Grosse Reserve (PDO)?
Grapes must be harvested by hand and pressed within a single municipality. Must be produced method traditional and spend a min 36 months on lees.
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What does ÖTW stand for?
Österreich Traditionsweinguter
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What is the ÖTW heirarchy?
-Gebeitsweine (Regional wines) -Ortsweine (Local wines) -Lagenwein (Vineyard wines)
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How does the ÖTW classify single site wines?
-Ried/Lage -Erste Lage (1ÖTW) -Grosse Lage (GÖTW)
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Maximum Yields for 1ÖTW and GÖTW?
1ÖTW: 60ha/ha GÖTW: 50ha/HA
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What regulations are imposed on growers that are members of ÖTW?
-Every winegrower must be certified with either the Austrian sustainability seal " Nachhaltig Austria", the minimum standard EU organic seal "Organic Grape Production" or equivalent and provide proof. There is a ban on herbicides and insecticides throughout the farm. -Grapes for wines from ÖTW ERSTE & GROSSE LAGE must be harvested by hand. -The must obtained is always natural and must not be artificially concentrated. -Wines from ÖTW ERSTE & GROSSE LAGE mature longer: -White wines from ÖTW ERSTE LAGEN may be marketed no earlier than September of the year following the harvest -Red wines from ÖTW ERSTE LAGEN no earlier than September of the second year following the harvest -Wines from ÖTW GROSSE LAGEN mature 1 year longer before they appear on the market
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Where is Kraacher located?
Illmitz

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