2019 Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC Ried Falkenberg Erste ÖTW Ried dry, Vienna, Austria
This is a form of vineyard design (also called mixed set) that was widespread and common in Europe until the 17th century. For practical reasons and to minimise risks, the grape varieties were planted together in a vineyard as a "mixed set" in order to ensure reliability and consistent quality. Therefore, varieties with different ripening times (early to late) and also different acidity levels were mixed. As a rule, up to seven varieties etc. were planted, although these naturally varied according to the wine-growing region. Typical varieties were Chasselas, Elbling, Fütterer, Hanns, HeunischGouais...
The protected term "Gemischter Satz" (mixed sentence) is a traditional term within the EU and is only authorised for Austria. In the federal capital Vienna this is the typical wine served at the Heurigen (Buschenschank). In order to continue the old tradition, a society has established special guidelines for a Viennese mixed set. The logo consists of the letters "WGS" and a stylised eye. Sustainability of the cultivation method is required. The varieties used arePinot Gris, PinotBlanc, Chardonnay, Grüner Veltliner,...
In Austria, viticulture has been practiced since the time of settlement by the Celts almost 3,000 years ago. The Burgenland municipality of Zagersdorf and the Lower Austrian municipality of Stillfried in the Weinviertel are considered to be the oldest wine-growing communities in Austria. Grape seeds dating back to 700 and 900 BC respectively have been found in both places and can be clearly assigned to the species Vitis vinifera. The lifting of the ban on planting vines outside Italy by Emperor Domitian (51-96) by Emperor Probus (232-282) had a positive effect on...
