Niederosterreich Flashcards
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What are the main Varietals of the Niederosterreich
Gruner Veltliner and Riesling
What are the secondary varietals of the Niederosterreich
Muller-Thurgau, Welschriesling, Zweigelt, and Blaur Portugieser
Where is the Niederosterreich
Northeast corner of Austria, surrounding Vienna
What is the geology of the Neiderosterreich
Rolling hills and river valleys coming out of the Alps
This creates a patchwork of soils
What is the Climate of the region
Continental with Alpine influences
Warm summers with freezing winter
What feature of the region regulates climates, and keeps vines alive
the many rivers
How are wines fermented in The Niederosterreich
Stainless steel or neutral barrel retaining freshness
How many varieties can be grown in the Wachau DAC
17
Which two varietals are allowed for single vineyard production
Gruner and Riesling
Are Wachau’s Gruner Veltliners fermented dry or kept sweet
dry
What are the three ripeness levels for gruner veltliner in Wachau
Steinfeder, Federspiel, Smaragd
What are the rules for Steinfeder and what is the term named after
maximum 11.5% alcohol
a local grass
What are the rules for Federspiel and what is the term named after
11.5% to 12.5% alcohol, minimum must weight of 17° KMW
named after a falconry device
What are the rules for Smaragd and what is the term named after
minimum 12.5%alcohol, maximum 9 g/litre residual sugar
Name after a lizard that lives in the vineyards
What are tasting notes for Kamptal DAC Gruner Veltliner
fresh, fruit-accented, fine spiciness; no Botrytis note; no wood-tone.
What are tasting notes for Kamptal DAC Riesling
fragrant, stone fruit aromas, elegant, minerally; no dominant Botrytis note; no wood-tone.
What are bottling, aging and production rules for Kamptal DAC
Can have an indication of village, vineyard, and can be Reserve. Wines must be dry
What are tasting notes for Kremstal DAC Gruner Veltliner
fresh, fruit-accented, fine spiciness; no Botrytis note; no wood-tone.
What are tasting notes for Kremstal DAC Riesling
fragrant, stone fruit aromas, elegant, minerally; no Botrytis note; no wood-tone.
What are bottling, aging and production rules for Kremstal DAC
Can have an indication of village, vineyard, and can be Reserve. Wines must be dry
What are tasting notes for Traisental DAC Gruner Veltliner
fresh, fruity, spicy; no Botrytis note; no wood-tone.
What are tasting notes for Traisental DAC Riesling
robust, good body, aromatic, minerally; no Botrytis note; no wood-tone.
What are bottling, aging and production rules for Traisental DAC
Can have an indication of village, vineyard, and can be Reserve. Wines must be dry
Which varieties are grown in Carnuntum DAC
Grüner Veltliner, Weissburgunder, Chardonnay, Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch
