Austria
Austria diagrams and comparative exercises
Organize eastern regions on a map, linking DACs, varieties, field blends and co-fermentations, indications for dry white wines, and Sekts’ winemaking processes.
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Two axes of Wachau
Does Smaragd mean a single vineyard?
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| Items for comparison. | DAC origin. | Vinea Wachau's Styles |
|---|---|---|
| Key information | Region, village, vineyard | Style of dry white |
| Examples | Riedenwein | Smaragd |
| Reading method | Extent and conditions for place of origin | Conditions such as alcohol |
Association style indication. Read appellation as a separate item.
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Co-planting, co-fermentation, and post-production blending
If you blend the finished wines from three varieties, does it result in the same designation?
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| Items for comparison. | Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC | Blended after being made separately |
|---|---|---|
| Vineyard | Field blend of several grape varieties | Vineyards may be different. |
| Harvest & fermentation | Jointly conducted. | Conducted separately |
| Assessing the ratio. | Structure of the vineyard as the starting point | Adjust in the finished wine |
Since there are requirements for co-planting and harvesting/vinification together, simply blending after completion does not qualify.
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Time on lees in Sekt
Can you calculate the period on lees only from the vintage year?
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| Items for comparison. | Reserve | Grosse Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Production method. | Traditional method | Traditional method |
| Minimum aging on the lees | 18 months | 36 months |
| Information to be recorded | Actual dates of maturation and racking | Actual dates of maturation and racking |
It is necessary to confirm the timing of secondary fermentation and riddling. This is different from the total time since the harvest.
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