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Handout – Part 3
The Kamptal, Kremstal, and Traisental DACs
Lower Austria grows 62% of nation’s wine
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IN AUSTRIA vs. Lower Austria
IN AUSTRIA vs. Lower Austria
Lower Austria grows 62% of nation’s wine
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The Kamptal, Kremstal, and Traisental DACs With the 2016 vintage, the three DACs began using a new classification system:
Regional Wine [> 11,5%] Village Wine [> 12%] Vineyard (Ried) Wine [>12,5%]
to emphasize terroir. Also
DAC reserve [>13%]
Levels of Origin Pyramid
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The Kamptal DAC
•3,800 ha [9,400 acres] vineyard area along the 30-mile-long Kamp river • sandstone, loess, gravel, and gneiss soils; some volcanic elements also • Kamptal DAC: dry, balanced, no wood, no botrytis • Kamptal DAC reserve: dry, robust, wood and botrytis allowed
Heiligenstein Vineyard (Ried)
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The Kremstal DAC
• 2,243 ha [5,500 acres] vineyard area along the 50-mile-long Krems river • loess over water-retaining sub-soil [-> GV] and well drained primary rock [-> Riesling] • warmer than neighboring Kamptal •DAC: dry, fresh, balanced, no wood, no botrytis •DAC reserve: dry, robust, wood and botrytis allowed
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The Traisental DAC
• 800 ha [2,000 acres] vineyard area along the 50-mile-long Traisen river • area under vine still growing • 55% GV and 5% Riesling • clay, marl, sandstone, gravel soils • DAC: dry, balanced, no wood, no botrytis • DAC reserve: dry, robust, wood and botrytis allowed
• founded in 2010 • currently 33 members in all three –tals plus Wagram • dedication to standards of excellence • demarcation of “First Sites” [Erste Lage] Vineyards – 61 to date; goal to define “Great Sites” [Grosse Lage] Vineyards in the future • members can use ÖTW logo on their labels
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Any questions?
Ruster Ausbruch
Rust .
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http://www.austrianwine.com/facts-figures/maps/maps-of-the-wine-growing-regions/
http://www.rusterausbruch.at/
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google.com/maps
Since a 2016 change in Austrian wine law, the term Ausbruch:
Now indicates ripeness equal to TBA (min 30° KMW)
May only be used in conjunction with the wines of Rust
http://www.rusterausbruch.at/
Ruster Ausbruch is NOT a DAC, so the wine will be labeled as “Burgenland” for place-of-origin
Any grapes allowed for cultivation in Burgenland may be used…however, Furmint was traditionally used
Today, often: Chardonnay, Muskateller, Pinot Blanc, Neuburger, Welschriesling, Traminer, or Pinot Gris
Typically 10% to 11% abv
http://www.rusterausbruch.at/
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Typical descriptions include:
Yellow/Gold to Deep Gold to Amber
Aromas: Honey, Quince, Apricot Floral (Honeysuckle, White Flowers) Mineral (Wet Stone) Lemon Curd, Mango, Candied Orange Peel
Palate: Sweet to Luscious Crisp Acidity Lingering Finish
Photo: originally published on Vinography.Com
Any questions?
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