Austria Producers Flashcards

Question 1

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Where is Emmerich Knoll located?

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Unterloiben - Wachau

est. 1825

Question 2

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Emmerich Knoll

Principal Vineyards (15ha)

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Loibenberg - S; loess, loam w/ granite, gneiss topsoil; one of the warmest sites in Wachau
Schütt - SE; granite, loess,loam; 1,500 ft
Kellerberg - SE; Gfoehler gneiss, slate; cooler
Kreutles - loess, loam w/ granite, gneiss topsoil; directly below Loibenberg - slightly less steep
Pfaffenberg (Kremstal) - gneiss, granite, schist, loess; very steep, above Danube

Question 3

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Emmerich Knoll

Top Wines

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Loibenberg
- Ries Fed, Sm
- GV Sm
Schütt
- Ries Sm
- GV Sm
Kellerberg
- Ries Sm
Kreutles
- GV Fed, Sm, Beeren
Pfaffenberg
- “Selection” Ries

Question 4

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Emmerich Knoll

Summary

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Est 1825
Family-operated, currently Emmerich II and sons
Unterloiben, several vineyards N bank of Danube
Most age-worthy, terroir-driven GV, Ries (over 90%)
- plus Chard, Gelber Muskateller, Rivaner, Gelber Traminer, Pinot Noir

Question 5

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Where is Bründlmayer located?

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Langenlois, Kamptal

First bottled 1947

Question 6

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Bründlmayer

Principal Vineyard Holdings

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Heiligenstein
Käferberg - sandy clay
Loiser Berg - S, SE; gneiss, mica schist, clay, loess; GV
Steinmassel
Berg-Vogelsang - SW; mica schist; GV
Lamm - S; warm; chalky clay, loess on siltstone; GV

Question 7

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Bründlmayer

Top Wines

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Grüner Veltliner

Kamptaler Terrassen
Alte Reben: ferm in 300L Austrian oak, aged in 2500L barrel
Loiser Berg: made similar to Berg-Vogelsang, but exposition is different, marginally warmer, more protected microclimate
Berg Vogelsang: bottled early
Ried Lamm Auslese
Spiegel

Riesling

Kamptaler Terrassen
Steinmassel
Zöbinger Heiligenstein

Sekt Brut: blend - Blauer Burgunder, Chardonnay plus Grauburg, Weissburg, GV; vint late harvest Pinot Blanc used as dosage

Brut Rosé: blend - PN, Zweig, St Laurent

Question 8

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Bründlmayer

Alte Reben

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“Old Vine”

Fermented in new oak
Vines over 50 years old

Question 9

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Bründlmayer sparkling wines

Brut and Brut Rosé

Age on the lees

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18 months

Extra Brut spends 18-36 months before remuage and disgorging

Question 10

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Where is F.X. Pichler located?

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Oberloiben, Wachau

est. 1898

Question 11

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F.X. Pichler

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One of Wachau’s finest estates, cult status, membership in Vinea Wachau
Trademark - sing-vineyard GVs, Ries - majority Smaragd level (80%, remaining Federspeil)
In addition to vineyard-designate wines, they make two top-end cuvees:
- “F.X. Unendlich” (German for never-ending), first made in 1988
- “M” (for “monumental”), first made in 1991
- Each is a selection of the best grapes from different vineyards
1928 - Franz Pichler Sr. began selection of his finest GV
1971 - Franz Xaver (“F.X.”) Pichler took over - winery gained most acclaim
1996 - F.X.’s son Lucas joined, took over winemaking 1999; F.X. continuing to manage vineyards
2009 - F.X.’s official retirement; Lucas took complete control of vineyard management and winemaking; new cellar constructed