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1
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What are the characteristics of Blaufrankisch wines?

(tannin + acidity + 2 flavors + common winemaking style)

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Medium Tannins

High Acidity

Peppery, sour cherry flavors

Often blended with international varieties

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Which country borders Neiderosterreich to the North?

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Slovakia

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What kind of vineyard design does Wachau often use?

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Terracing

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What are Austria’s two additional Pradikate, and what are they used for?

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Ausbruch - a classification somewhere between Germany’s Beerenauslese and Trockbeerenauslese

Strohwein or Schifwein - wines made from laying the grapes on beds of straw or reeds to concentrate the sugars over winter

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What is the climate of Austria?

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Cool continental

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Why might the regions in the North of Austria be better known for white wines while those in the South are better known for reds and sweet wines?

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Because the north is cooled by northerly winds and the south is warmed by easterly winds

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Which Austrian black grape has the highest reputation for dry red wines?

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Blaufrankisch

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Which winemaking vessels are used for Gruner Veltliner in Austria, and by what (very) approximate share of production?

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Stainless steel = majority

Old oak casks = many

Proportion of new oak maturation = some

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Which region of Austria has the largest area of vineyards?

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Weinviertel

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Where do Austria’s most famous sweet wines grow?

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In Burgenland on the lower grounds around Lake Neusiedlersee.

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What style of wines is Wachau best known for?

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High quality dry whites

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Why are the vineyards in Austria located to the East?

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Because the Alps dominate the West.

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Which geographical feature are Wachau’s vineyards planted near to?

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River Danube

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What country’s classifications are the Pradikat levels of Qualitatswein similar to, and mainly reserved for in Austria?

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Germany’s Pradikatsweine.

Mainly reserved for medium-sweet and sweet wines.

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How often can sweet wines from Burgenland reliably be affected by noble rot?

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Almost every year

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What is the best location for Austrian Gruner Veltliner, and what is the key characteristic difference there?

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Wachau - the sun exposure on the steep, S-facing, terraced vineyards results in highly concentrated flavors

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What are the two levels in Weinviertel DAC and what are their key differences?

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Klassik - light, fresh, fruity style with no discernable oak.

Reserve - higher minimum alcohol, allowed to mature in oak

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18
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What is the vintage variation like in Austria?

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There is not much of it.

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Describe Lake Neusiedlersee

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It is vast and shallow

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Which grape is most used in sweet wines from Burgenland?

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Welschriesling

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21
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How many varieties are permitted in Austrian Qualitatswein?

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35

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How many States and “Smaller Areas” are classifiable as Austrian Qualitatswein?

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4 States and 7 Smaller Areas

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Where does Austria’s best Riesling come from?

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Wachau

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Which Austrian DAC has 2 levels, one for light, fruity, fresh wines with no oak and the other for wines with a higher minimum alcohol content where use of oak is permitted, and what is each level called?

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Weinviertel.

Klassik and Reserve, repsectively.

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How many DACs are there in Austria (as of 2016 edition of WSET 3 textbook)
9
26
What are the characteristics of St. Laurent wines from Austria? (comparison to international variety + common winemaking practice + common style)
Similar to Pinot Noir Commonly matured in oak Often blended with international varieties
27
What natural factor affects the South of Austria
Warm easterly winds
28
What is Austria's most planted grape?
Gruner Veltliner
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What natural factor affects the North of Austria?
Cool northerly winds
30
Which varieties are Wachau's high quality wines made from?
Gruner Veltliner and Riesling
31
What are the low grounds around Lake Neusiedlersee best for?
Autumn mists from the Lake and wetlands around it create favorable Botrytis conditions for sweet winemaking
32
What is Austria's 2nd most planted white grape?
Welschriesling
33
Which Austrian DAC uses the levels "Klassik" and "Reserve"?
Weinvertiel
34
How and where are Wachau's vineyards typically planted?
On steep, south-facing, often terraced slopes next to the Danube River.
35
How many sub-regions does Niederosterreich have?
8
36
What is the most important sub-region of Niederosterreich?
Wachau
37
What is Blaufrankisch's claim to fame in Austria?
Most highly regarded red wines
38
Which Austrian grape at its best produces wines that are dry with medium-to-full body, have ripe peachy primary fruit notes, and can mature in bottle?
Riesling
39
Which region of Austria has the highest production?
Niederosterreich
40
Is Wachau a DAC?
No, they have not elected to become a DAC.
41
What popular Austrian black grape came from a crossing between Blaufrankisch x St Laurent?
Zweigelt
42
What is the crossing parentage of Zweigelt?
Blaufrankisch x St. Laurent
43
How many states and "smaller areas" are Austrian PDOs (classified as either Qualitatswein or DACs)?
4 States, 16 smaller areas.
44
What is the important natural factor in winemaking in Burgenland?
Lake Neusiedlersee
45
Which black grape is the most planted in Burgenland?
Zweigelt
46
What are the characteristics of Zweigelt wines? (appearance + tannins + 1 flavor)
Deep Color Soft Tannins Bramble Fruit
47
What is Burgenland known for?
High quality sweet and red wines.
48
What is Austria's most planted black grape?
Zweigelt
49
What are the 2 main styles of Austrian Welschriesling, and the traits of each? (style 1: character + 2 flavors + acidity) (style 2: factor + quality)
Dry: Fresh & simple Citrus & Green Apple notes High acidty Sweet: Botrytis susceptible, High Quality
50
Where are the grapes that make Austria's best red wines grown?
On the higher ground around Lake Neusiedlersee
51
Where are the wine grapes for Burgenland's sweet wines planted?
On the low grounds around Lake Neusiedlersee
52
Where are most of Niederosterreich's vineyards planted?
On the banks of the Danube River
53
Which 3 varieties are used in Austria's best red wines? (And which is the most used)
Zweigelt (most used) + Blaufrankisch and St Laurent
54
Which grape is permitted for Weinviertel DAC?
Gruner Veltliner
55
What aspect are the vineyards of Wachau?
South
56
What are the characteristics of high-yielding Gruner Veltliner vs. GV grown "with care"? (high-yield - basic character) ("with care" - body + character + acidity + 3 flavors in youth + 2 flavors with age)
High-yielding GV: fresh but unexciting GV grown "with care": Full body High acidity In youth: Citrus and Stone Fruit + sometimes White Pepper With age: Honey and Toast
57
Which Austrian region is known for high quality sweet and red wines?
Burgenland
58
Which DAC allows Gruner Veltliner only?
Weinviertel DAC
59
What are the traits of the best Austrian Rieslings? (sweetness + body + 1 flavor note/degree + feature)
Dry Medium to Full Body Ripe, peachy primary fruit Can mature in bottle
60
Which sub-region of Austria is known for vineyards that favor South-facing steep slopes that are often terraced?
Wachau
61
Which region was Austria's 1st DAC?
Weinviertel
62
What are the summers and winters like in Austria?
Summers are short, Winters are harsh
63
Which country borders Burgenland to the E?
Hungary
64
What effect does Wachau's maximisation of sun-exposure have on its grapes?
Wachau's grapes develop a higher concentration of flavors
65
Which 2 important varieties are used for dry whites in Burgenland?
Gruner Veltliner and Welschriesling

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