AUSTRIA - Burgenland Flashcards

(18 cards)

1
Q

What is the geographic feature that impacts the climate of Weinland Österreich?

A

Pannonian Plain

Former seabed of loess soil delivering hot and warm air

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2
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What is the role of Neusiedlersee Lake?

Shallow lake in the N-part of Burgenland, bordering Sorpon of Hungary

A

provides cooling effect and moderate the climate

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3
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What varietal wine is exclusively used in Mittelburgenland DAC?

A

Blaufränkisch

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4
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What is the minimum alcohol content for normal Blaufränkisch in Mittelburgenland DAC?

A

12.5% alc.

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5
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What are the requirements for Reserve Blaufränkisch in Mittelburgenland DAC?

A
  • Min 13% alc.
  • Additional 1 year prior to release
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6
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What is the capital city of Burgenland located in Leithaberg DAC?

A

Eisenstadt

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7
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What types of wines are allowed in Leithaberg DAC?

A
  • Blended or varietal whites: Gruner Veltliner, Chardonnay, Neuburger, Weissburgunder
  • Reds: min. 85% Blaufränkisch
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8
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When was Neusiedlersee granted DAC status?

A

2012

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9
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What grape is the focus of Neusiedlersee DAC?

A

Zweigelt

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10
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What are the two styles of wines produced in Neusiedlersee DAC?

A
  • Klassik: standard bottling, min. 12% alc.
  • Reserve: additional 1 year aging, min. 13% alc.
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11
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What type of wines does Rosalia DAC produce?

A
  • Monovarietal Blaufränkisch or Zweigelt
  • Dry rose from permitted red Qualitätswein grapes
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12
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What are the 2 styles produced in Rosalia?

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  • Normal: min. 12% alc.
  • Reserve: min. 13% alc.
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13
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What village is known for its exemplary sweet wines in Neusiedlersee DAC?

A

Illmitz

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14
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Who is the legendary producer known for sweet wines in Illmitz?

A

Alois Kracher

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15
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What traditional sweet wine is produced in the city of Rust?

A

Ausbruch

in the Ruster Ausbruch DAC

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16
Q

What grape is traditionally used in the production of Ausbruch?

A

Furmint
(but now, Chard, Muskatller, PB, Neuburger, Welschriesling, Tramier and PG)

17
Q

What is the minimum must weight for grapes harvested for Ausbruch?

A

30°KMW

Trockenbeerenausele ripeness

18
Q

What method is similar to the production of Ausbruch?

A

Tokaji Aszu Method

botrytis-affected grape must blended with less concentrated must of fruit from the same vineyard