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1
Q

High quality Sauvignon Blanc is associated with which Austrian Region?

A

Steiermark

2
Q

What are the min abv% and KMW ranges for Wachau designations?

A

Steinfeder:
max 11.5% and min 15KMW

Federspiel:
11.5%-12.5% and min 17KMW

Smaragd:
min 12.5% and min 19KMW

3
Q

What part of Italy was part of Austria until the end of WWI?

A

Alto Adige

4
Q

Which grape variety does Eisenberg DAC specialize in? What is it called in Germany?

A

Blaufränkisch (Lemberger in Germany)

5
Q

The majority of wine in Austria is produced under DAC. True or False?

A

False

Majority is produced under Qualitätswein though

6
Q

Which two wine producing countries border Austria to the south?

A

Italy and Slovenia

7
Q

Riesling Cabinet can be produced in Austria. True or False?

A

True

8
Q

What event led to the fundamental reorganization of the Austrian wine industry?

A

Antifreeze scandal

9
Q

What is Pinot Noir called in Austria? Germany?

A

Blauburgunder (Austria)

Spätburgunder (Germany)

10
Q

What can be said about the biggest difference between Austrian and German sekt?

A

Most Austrian Sekt is produced by the traditional method. German is not.

11
Q

Is Wachau a DAC?

A

No

12
Q

What are the Weinbaugebiete of Austria from north to south?

A

Niederösterreich
Wien
Burgenland
Steiermark

13
Q

What are the 8 regions of Niederösterreich? Which 4 are DAC?

A
Wachau
Kremstal DAC
Kamptal DAC
Traisental DAC
Wagram
Weinviertel DAC
Carnuntum
Thermenregion
14
Q

What is the DAC of Wien?

A

Wiener Gemischter Satz

15
Q

What are the 5 regions of Burgenland from North to South?

A
Neusiedlersee DAC
Leithaberg DAC
Rosalia DAC
Mittelburgenland DAC
Eisenberg DAC
16
Q

What are the 3 DAC of Steiermark from North to South?

A

Vulkenland Steiermark DAC
Südsteiermark DAC
Westeiermark DAC

17
Q

What does KMW stand for?

A

Kloterneuburger Moswaage

18
Q

What river runs through Wachau?

A

Danube

19
Q

What was Wagram previously called?

A

Donauland

20
Q

What is the synonym for Pinot Blanc in Germany and Austria?

A

Weissburgunder

21
Q

Spätrot is produced by blending which two varieties? Where is this a specialty?

A

Zierfandler and Rotgipfler

22
Q

Where is the Heiligenstein vineyard located? What town?

A

Kamptal near the village of Zöbing

23
Q

Min KMW for Qualitätswein/Qualitätswein Sekt?

A

Min 15 KMW

24
Q

Lamm is an Erste Lage vineyard specializing in what grape?

A

Gruner Veltliner

25
Q

Near what body of water is the town of Rust?

A

Lake Neusiedlersee

26
Q

Langenlois, Kammern, and Zobing are where?

A

Kamptal

27
Q

Langenlois, Kammern, and Zobing are where?

A

Kamptal

28
Q

Which of the major red Austrian red grapes is most likely to undergo Cabonic Maceration?

A

Zweigelt

29
Q

What crossing produced Zweigelt?

A

St. Laurent and Blaufränkisch

30
Q

Top two vineyards of Zöbing (Kamptal)?

A

Heiligenstein

Gaisberg

31
Q

Town of Lamm?

A

Kammern

32
Q

Town of Lamm?

A

Kammern

33
Q

Village of Acheleiten?

A

Weissenkirchen

34
Q

Grape requirements for Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC?

A

Must be a blend of at least 3 white varieties. No single variety may compose more than 50% of the blend, and 3 varieties must make up at least 10% each.

Min 12.5% abv

35
Q

Grape of Schilcher? Where is it made?

A

Blauer Wildbacher

Westeiermark DAC

36
Q

Grape of Schilcher? Where is it made?

A

Blauer Wildbacher

Westeiermark DAC

37
Q

What style must Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC wines be if labeled “Wiener”? Single vineyard?

A

Trocken and who no wood tones if labeled “Wiener”

Since vineyard are not required to be trocken.

38
Q

What is the term for old vines in Germany and Austria?

A

Alte Reben

39
Q

What does “Hefeabzug” mean?

A

Sur Lie

40
Q

Senftenberg, Gedersdorf, and Oberfucha are villages in what region?

A

Kremstal

41
Q

What is the difference between Strohwein and Schilfwein? What are their requirements?

A

Strohwein is made from grapes dried on straw (stroh) and Schilfwein is from grapes dried on reeds (Schilf)

Essentially they’re synonymous.

Both have to be dried for a min 3 months before vilification and reach a min KMW of 25 or if the KMW reaches 30 after two weeks.

42
Q

Parents of Gruner Veltliner?

A

Traminer and St. Georgener-Rebe

43
Q

Who produces Unendlich?

A

FX Pichler

44
Q

Village of Nigl? Best vineyards?

A

Senftenberg (Kremstal)

45
Q

Village of Salmon Undhof? Famous vineyards produced?

A

Steiner Pffafenberg

46
Q

Village of Salomon Undhof? Famous vineyards produced?

A

Steiner Pffafenberg

47
Q

What producer of Kremstal has a winery in Fleurieu, South Australia?

A

Salomon-Undhof (Salomon Estate)

48
Q

What is the difference between Ausbruch and TBA?

A

Ausbruch is TBA but can only be produced around the town of Rust.

49
Q

What are the 3 vineyards sourced for FX Pichler’s Unendlich Riesling?

A

Loibenberg (50%)
Kellerberg (25%)
Höhereck (25%)

50
Q

What is hochkultur?

A

High-training vine trellis training system pioneered by Lenz Moser III

51
Q

What are the levels of quality for Austrian Sekt? Min aging? Sweetness levels? Method of Production?

A

Klassik:
min 9 months on lees
All Sweetness Levels
Any Method of Production

Reserve:
min 18 months on lees
sweetest is Brut (max 12g/L)

Große Reserve (Grand Reserve)
min 30 months on lees
sweetest is Brut

52
Q

What are the 4 climate zones of Austria for wine?

A

Weinviertel
Danube Area
Pannonian Area
Steiermark

53
Q

Producer practicing Lyra? What does this system promote?

A

Brundlmayer

Leaf positioning promotes more photosynthesis by the vines.

54
Q

Rotburger is what?

A

Zweigelt

55
Q

Czech synonym for Zweigelt?

A

Zweigeltrebe

56
Q

What does Hauersekt mean?

A

Means that the tirage, disgorgement, and expedition was performed by the grape grower.

Essentially grower producer for Austrian Sekt

57
Q

What does Hauersekt mean?

A

Means that the tirage, disgorgement, and expedition was performed by the grape grower.

Essentially grower producer for Austrian Sekt

58
Q

Synonym for Scheurebe in Burgenland?

A

Säming 88

59
Q

What is Sämling 88?

A

Synonym for Scheurebe in Burgenland

60
Q

Where does Heidi Schrock make wine? Top wine? Grapes?

A

Rust (Neusiedlersee, Burgenland)

“On the Wings of Dawn”

Welschriesling and Furmint

61
Q

What does Ried mean?

A

Named vineyard

62
Q

Gemischter Satz can only be made in Wien. True or False?

A

False

63
Q

Hierarchy of quality in Steiermark according to the STK? What does STK stand for?

A

Grosse STK Lage
Erste STK Lage
Ortswein
Steirische Klassik

STK stands for Steirische Terroir and Klassik Weinguter

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