Austria History, Geology, Climate, Wine Laws

Question 1

Austria

11 DACs

2018

Answer 1

• Weinviertel 2002
• Mittelburgenland 2005
• Traisental 2006
• Kremstal 2007
• Kamptal 2008
• Leithaberg 2009
• Eisenberg 2010
• Neusiedlersee 2012
• Wiener Gemischter Satz 2013
• Schilcherland 2017
• Rosalia 2018

Question 2

What’s the min. alcohol for prädikat?

Answer 2

5%

Question 3

In what year was the Österreichischen Traditionsweinguter founded?

Answer 3

1992

• In 2010, elevated 52 top sites throughout Kremstal, Kamptal, Wagram, Traisental to Erste Lage
• Does not have legal status
• Only GV and Riesling can carry Austrian Erste Lage logo

Question 4

In 2010, the Österreichischen Traditionsweinguter elevated how many top sites throughout Kremstal, Kamptal, Wagram, and Traisental to Erste Lage?

Answer 4

52

• Does not have legal status
• Only GV and Riesling can carry Austrian Erste Lage logo
• Österreichischen Traditionsweinguter founded in 1992

Question 5

What does Ried indicate?

Answer 5

top site = Ried

• Austrian single vineyard wines are labeled in German fashion - village and vineyard
• old custom, replace the village with the word Ried

Question 6

Where is LFZ located?

Answer 6

Klosterneuburg, Wagram

• LFZ - Teaching and Research Centre for Viticulture and Horticulture

Question 7

What is LFZ?

Answer 7

LFZ - Teaching and Research Centre for Viticulture and Horticulture

• In Klosterneuburg, Wagram

Question 8

What is Buschenschank?

Answer 8

local wine tavern

Question 9

What is heuriger?

Answer 9

nouveau wine

• Consumed in its infancy in taverns of the same name

Question 10

What is sturm?

Answer 10

half-fermented, sparkling grape juice

• Usually accompanies harvest-time meals

Question 11

What is the 1st DAC to allow both red and white wines?

Answer 11

Leithaberg (Red - 2008, White - 2009)

• blends or single GV, Char, Neuburger, Weissburgunder
• min 85% Blaufränkisch

Question 12

Where is the institute of Klosterneuberg located?

Answer 12

eastern Wagram

Question 13

What are the 5 DACs of Burgenland (2018)?

Answer 13

• Mittelburgenland - red, Blfksch, March 1, used/large barrique, min alc 12.5%, reserve - 13%, 1 year age
• Leithaberg - 1st DAC for red and white, blends or single GV, Char, Neub, Weissb, 85% Blfksch
• Neusiedlersee
• Eisenberg - red, Blfksch
• Rosalia - monovarietal Blaufrankisch or Zweigelt, red and rosé

Question 14

What is Gemischter Satz?

Answer 14

traditional field blend

• DAC in Wien
• Still popular in Carnuntum

Question 15

What chemical was responsible for the Austrian wine scandal of 1985?

Answer 15

Diethylene Glycol

• often called the Antifreeze Scandal, although antifreeze is Ethylene Glycol

Question 16

What is required for Qualitätswein?

Answer 16

• From permitted grapes, from a single weinbaugebiete
• Must pass a tasting panel and chemical analysis
• Resulting in a Prüfnummber (state control number)

Question 17

What does the red and white banderole indicate?

Answer 17

Qualitätswein

Question 18

What is permitted for Wein?; what category does it replace?

Answer 18

• Vintage and varietal are permitted; area may not be more specific than “Österreich”
• Replaces Tafelwein as of 2009
• Varieties that imply geographic origin (ie Blaufränkisch) may not be labeled by variety

Question 19

What are the requirements for Landwein?

Answer 19

Same varietals as Qualitätswein, but labeled by Weinbauregionen (Weinland, Steierland, or Bergland)

Question 20

What are the 3 Weinbauregionen of Austria?

Answer 20

• Weinland (Niederösterreich, Wein, Burgenland)
• Steierland (Styria)
• Bergland (scattered areas in the Alps)

Question 21

What are the regions of Bergland?

Answer 21

• Vorarlberg (10 ha), Tirol (5 ha), Salzburg (7 ha) (W to E)
• Oberösterreich (45 ha, N of Salzburg)
• Kärnten (170 ha, S of Salzburg)

Question 22

Which is likely to be sweeter in profile: German Auslese or Austrian Auslese?

Answer 22

Austrian Auslese

• While most Qualitätswein is dry, Prädikatswein in Austria is generally sweeter than that in Germany

Question 23

Which categories in Austria prevent chaptalization and süssreserve?

Answer 23

• Kabinett Qualitätswein
• All Prädikatswein

Question 24

What is strohwein?

Answer 24

• A dried grape wine of Beerenauslese ripeness, dried for 3mos

Question 25

*ausbruch*

Answer 25

**Essentially Austrian Tokaji**

Question 26

Wein KMW

Answer 26

**10.7º**

Question 27

Landwein KMW

Answer 27

**14º**

Question 28

Qualitätswein KMW

Answer 28

**15º** * Wein 10.7º * Landwein 14º * **Qualitätswein 15º** * Kabinett 17º * Spätlese 19º * Auslese 21º * Beerenauslese 25º * Strohwein 25º * Eiswein 25° * Ausbruch 27º * Trockenbeerenauslese 30º

Question 29

Kabinett KMW

Answer 29

**17º**

Question 30

What does the suffix -tal denote (for both Germany and Austria)?

Answer 30

**Valley**

Question 31

Which grapes are permitted to carry the Erste Lage designation?

Answer 31

* **Riesling** * **Grüner Veltliner**

Question 32

What are the new tiers of quality for Austrian Sekt?; when did this legislation come to pass?

Answer 32

* **Klassik** * **Reserve** * **Grosse Reserve** ## Footnote **2015**

Question 33

What are the requirements for Klassik Sekt?

Answer 33

* Harvested in a **single state**; must be vinified in Austria * **Min** **9 mos on lees**; not released before Oct 22nd the year following the harvest * **All methods of fermentation, styles, and dosage levels permitted** * **May be vintage** * **Max** **12.5% abv**

Question 34

What are the requirements for Reserve Sekt?

Answer 34

* Harvested and vinified in a **single state** * **Hand harvested, whole cluster press** * **Traditional method, 18mos on lees**, not released before Oct 22nd the **2nd year** following the harvest * **May be vintage; May not label commune or village** * **Must be Brut, Extra Brut, or Brut Nature** * **No blending for rosé**

Question 35

What are the requirements for Grosse Reserve Sekt?

Answer 35

* Harvested and vinified in a **single commune** * **Hand harvested, whole cluster press** * **Traditional method, 30mos on lees**, not released before Oct 22nd the **3rd year** following the harvest * **May be vintage** * **May designate a vineyard** * **Must be Brut, Extra Brut, or Brut Nature (max 12g/L)** * **No blending for rose**

Question 36

What districts contain the Erste Lage sites elevated by Österreichischen Traditionsweingüter in 2010?

Answer 36

* **Kamptal** * **Kremstal** * **Wagram** * **Traisental**

Question 37

Name 4 requirements for Klassik Sekt.

Answer 37

Klassik * **Grapes must come from one of Austria’s federal states** * **Min. 9 months on the lees** * **Tank, transfer, and traditional methods are all allowed** * **All dosage levels/styles and colors may be produced**

Question 38

Name 5 requirements for Reserve Sekt.

Answer 38

* Traditional method * Grapes must be grown and vinified in one of Austria’s federal states * Min. 18 months on the lees * Vintage may be listed * Only Brut, Extra Brut, or Brut Nature

Question 39

Name 7 requirements for Grosse Reserve Sekt.

Answer 39

* **Grapes must come from a single wine village, such as Langenlois** * **Hand-harvesting is required** * **Can label with vineyard and vintage** * **Min. 30 months on the lees** * **May not be released until 3 years after harvest** * **Brut, Extra Brut, or Brut Nature (like Reserve, max 12 g/l rs)** * **Hauersekt** * Corresponds to the German Winzersekt, may be added to a label * Indicates the wine is made by the grape grower, like Récoltant Manipulant * Must list village/vineyard, grape variety, vintage

Question 40

To differentiate Austrian Sekt with Protected Designation of Origin from general Austrian Sekt, what must be on the capsule?

Answer 40

**An official seal with the words Geschützter Ursprung, geprüfte Qualität, meaning “protected designation of origin and certified quality”**