AUSTRIA - Burgenland Flashcards
(18 cards)
What is the geographic feature that impacts the climate of Weinland Österreich?
Pannonian Plain
Former seabed of loess soil delivering hot and warm air
What is the role of Neusiedlersee Lake?
Shallow lake in the N-part of Burgenland, bordering Sorpon of Hungary
provides cooling effect and moderate the climate
What varietal wine is exclusively used in Mittelburgenland DAC?
Blaufränkisch
What is the minimum alcohol content for normal Blaufränkisch in Mittelburgenland DAC?
12.5% alc.
What are the requirements for Reserve Blaufränkisch in Mittelburgenland DAC?
- Min 13% alc.
- Additional 1 year prior to release
What is the capital city of Burgenland located in Leithaberg DAC?
Eisenstadt
What types of wines are allowed in Leithaberg DAC?
- Blended or varietal whites: Gruner Veltliner, Chardonnay, Neuburger, Weissburgunder
- Reds: min. 85% Blaufränkisch
When was Neusiedlersee granted DAC status?
2012
What grape is the focus of Neusiedlersee DAC?
Zweigelt
What are the two styles of wines produced in Neusiedlersee DAC?
- Klassik: standard bottling, min. 12% alc.
- Reserve: additional 1 year aging, min. 13% alc.
What type of wines does Rosalia DAC produce?
- Monovarietal Blaufränkisch or Zweigelt
- Dry rose from permitted red Qualitätswein grapes
What are the 2 styles produced in Rosalia?
- Normal: min. 12% alc.
- Reserve: min. 13% alc.
What village is known for its exemplary sweet wines in Neusiedlersee DAC?
Illmitz
Who is the legendary producer known for sweet wines in Illmitz?
Alois Kracher
What traditional sweet wine is produced in the city of Rust?
Ausbruch
in the Ruster Ausbruch DAC
What grape is traditionally used in the production of Ausbruch?
Furmint
(but now, Chard, Muskatller, PB, Neuburger, Welschriesling, Tramier and PG)
What is the minimum must weight for grapes harvested for Ausbruch?
30°KMW
Trockenbeerenausele ripeness
What method is similar to the production of Ausbruch?
Tokaji Aszu Method
botrytis-affected grape must blended with less concentrated must of fruit from the same vineyard