Austria Flashcards
1
Q
Wine areas of Austria
A
Styria
Burgenland
Wien
Niederosterreich
2
Q
What are the major grapes grown in Austria?
A
Gruner veltliner 70%
Riesling
Zweigelt
Blaufrankisk
St-laurent
3
Q
What are the levels of wine classification in Austria
A
Landwein
Qualitatswein (pdo)
Pradikatswein
4
Q
What is the most important region in Austria and what is the river
A
The Danube River flows through lower Austria also known as neiderostereich
Kamptal. Located in the valley of the Kampamt river
Kremstal. Located in the valley of the Krems river
WachauThis area is very steep and along the banks of the Danube River
5
Q
What are the three levels for classifying white wines in Wachau
A
Steinfeder 11.5
Federspeil 11.5-12.5
Smaragd 12.5 minimum
