Flashcards in C23 - Austria Deck (68)
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Where in Austria is the grape-growing area?
The eastern part
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Describe the climate of eastern Austria
Cool continental
Short summers and very harsh winters
Cooling northerly winds in the north
Warming easterly winds near the Hungarian border
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Describe weather variations in Austria
Less here than in northern Europe
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What is the most widely planted variety in Austria?
Grüner Veltliner
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Describe wines from Grüner Veltliner at high yields
Fresh but unexciting
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Describe wines from Grüner Veltliner when grown with care
Full-bodied
Concentrated
High acidity
In youth; citrus or stone fruit with some hints of white pepper
With age; honey and toast
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Describe the role of oak in the production of Grüner Veltliner in Austria
Majority is fermented and matured in stainless steel, but old oak casks are common
Some maturation may occur in oak barriques
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What is the second most planted white variety in Austria?
Welschriesling
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Describe dry Welschriesling
Fresh but simple
Displaying citrus and green apple flavours
High acidity
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What style of wine is Welschriesling well suited to?
Botrytised dessert wines
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What is the third most widely planted white variety in Austria?
Riesling
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Where in Austria are the best examples of Riesling from?
Wachau, Kamptal and Kremstal
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Describe Rieslings from Austria
Dry
Medium to full-bodied
Ripe, peachy primary fruit
Best examples can bottle-age
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What are the 'other' white varieties of Austria?
Chardonnay
Müller Thurgau
Sauvignon Blanc
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Which of Austria's 'other' varieties is growing in reputation? Where?
Sauvignon Blanc
Steiermark (a southern region)
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What is the most widely planted black variety in Austria?
Zweigelt
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Which grapes were crossed to make Zweigelt?
Blaufränkisch x St Laurent
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Describe wines from Blaufränkisch
Deeply coloured
Soft tannins
Flavours of bramble fruit
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What is the most highly regarded of the Austrian black varieties?
Blaufränkisch
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Describe Austrian wines made from Blaufränkisch
Medium tannin
High acidity
Peppery, sour cherry flavour
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...is an Austrian speciality grape with wines similar to Pinot Noir in character
St Laurent
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What is the role of oak in creating wines from St Laurent?
It is common
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What red wine movement is taking place in Austria?
Local varieties are being blended with international varieties such as Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
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What are the four federal states of production for PDO wines?
Niederösterreich (Lower Austria)
Burgenland
Steiermark (Styria)
Wien (Vienna)
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In which states of Austria is the vast majority of production?
Niederösterreich and Burgenland
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Which is the largest of Austrian regions for production and exports?
Niederösterreich
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Where are the majority of vineyards in Niederösterreich?
On the banks of the Danube and further north towards the Slovak border
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Where is Wachau and what is it known for?
It is in Niederösterreich
The most renowned for high quality dry wines
Made from Riesling or Grüner Veltliner
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How many sub-regions are there in Niederösterreich?
Eight
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