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15. Germany Flashcards

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1
Q

Which method of sparkling wine production is not permitted for any category of Sekt?

A

Carbonation.

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2
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What are the four categories of Germany sparkling wine?

A

1) Sekt
2) Deutscher Sekt
3) Deutscher Sekt bA
4) Winzersekt

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3
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Besides Germany, where can fruit for Sekt be sourced from?

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Anywhere within the EU where it is usually crushed before being chilled and transported to Germany.

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4
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How are Sekt wines produced?

A

Via the tank method.

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5
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By which two methods may Deutscher Sekt be produced?

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1) Tank method
2) Traditional method

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6
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Where must fruit for Deutscher Sekt be grown?

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Within Germany.

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7
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What cannot be stated on the label from a Deutscher Sekt?

A

Its region of origin.

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8
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Does does ‘bA’ stand for?

A

Bestimmter Anbaugebiete.

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9
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What is the translation of bestimmter Anbaugebiete.

A

A defined region.

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10
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By which two methods may Deutscher Sekt bA be produced?

A

1) Tank method
2) Traditional method

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11
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Where must fruit for Deutscher Sekt bA be grown?

A

Within one of the 13 Qualitatswein bestimmter Anbaugebiete

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12
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What’s the translation of winzersekt?

A

Winegrower sekt

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13
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How must a Winzersekt be produced? (5)

A

1) From 1/13 QbA
2) Estate-bottled
3) Estate grown fruit
4) Traditional method
5) Minimum nine months on lees.

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14
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What must appear on the label of a Winzersekt be produced? (3)

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1) Vintage (85% must be of that vintage)
2) Variety (85% must be of that variety)
3) Producer’s name

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15
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Winzersekt is typically made with which variety?

A

Riesling.

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16
Q

What is Perlwein/Secco? (5)
Method of production
Pressure
Residual sugar levels x3

A

1) Often made using tank or carbonation
2) Semi-sparkling (1-2.5 bars)
3) Dry/trocken - up to 35 g/L r/s
4) Halbtrocken - 33-50 g/L r/s
5) Mild - >50 g/L r/s

17
Q

Germany’s wine-growing climate can generally be described as what?

A

Cool continental.

18
Q

Besides Riesling, what are the five other commonly used varieties for DS, DSBA and Winzersekt?

A

Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Pinot Blanc
Sylvaner
Pinot Gris

19
Q

When matured on lees for longer than the minimum required for traditional method, Riesling develops what character?

A

A smoky note.

20
Q

What might be used as dosage in premium bottlings?

A

Mature sweet Riesling.

21
Q

What is the German term for traditional method?

A

Klassische/Traditionelle Flaschengärung

22
Q

What are the ageing requirements for VDP.Sekt?

A

Min. 15 months on lees

23
Q

What are the ageing requirements for VDP.Jahrgangssekt?

A

With a stated vintage – min. 24 months on lees

24
Q

What are the ageing requirements for VDP.Sekt Prestige?

A

With a stated vintage - min. 36 months on lees

25
Q

All VDP Sekt must adhere to Winzersekt regulations plus which two other requirements?

A

1) Fruit must be grown on the estate of a VDP member specifically for Sekt production
2) Hand-picked, whole cluster fermentation

26
Q

What are the three VDP Sekt categories?

A

1) VDP.Sekt
2) VDP. Jahrgangssekt
3) VDP. Sekt Prestige

27
Q

What is the English translation of Jahrgang?

A

Vintage

28
Q

What is the difference between a bottle labelled Flaschengarung and Klassiche Flaschengarung?

A

Flaschengarung may be disgorged by the transfer method.

29
Q

If a traditional method wine is made from Riesling in Germany does it typically go through MLC?

A

No so as to preserve the primary fruit

30
Q

What is the minimum ABV of Sekt?

A

10%

31
Q

What is the minimum pressure of Sekt?

A

3.5 atmospheres

32
Q

What is the minimum period from tirage to release for tank method Sekt?

A

Six months with 90 days on lees reduced to 30 days if a lees stirrer is used

33
Q

What is the minimum period from tirage to release for transfer method Sekt?

A

Three months on lees
Released for sale after nine months

34
Q

What are the two quality labels for Perlwein?

A

1) Perlwein - fruit from anywhere in the EU
2) Qualitatsperlwein bA

35
Q

What are the three price segments for Sekt?

A

1) Low-end, price-driven up to 4euros retail (50% of sales)
2) Standard-quality up to 8euros retail
3) High-quality commanding higher prices and growth potential

36
Q

The top three Sekt producers account for what percent of production?

A

80%

37
Q

Describe the German wine market.

A

Extremely price conscious with strong competition between high volume producers keeping prices low and driving sales.

38
Q

The majority of Sekt is sold in supermarkets except for which style, and where is it sold?

A

1) Winzersekt
2) Cellar doors, specialist retailers, restaurants

WSET Diploma D4 - Sparkling Wines (24 decks)

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