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Chapters 22-25 Germany, Austria, Tokaj & Greece Flashcards

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1
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What is the most widely planted grape variety in Germany?

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Riesling

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2
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In Germany, what are the 2 terms used to indicate must weight at harvest?

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Qualitätsweine

Prädikatsweine

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What is the difference between wines labelled Qualitätsweine and Prädikatsweine?

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Qualitätsweine is dry (red or white)

Prädikatsweine has some residual sugar but may be made in a dry style (white)

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4
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What are the 6 Prädikatsweine categories?

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Kabinett
Spätlese
Auslese
Beerenauslese
Eiswein
Trockenbeerenauslese
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5
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Describe a high end Kabinett Riesling

A

Light body
High acid
Flavours of green apple or citrus fruit balanced with residual sugar
Sweet style abv 8-9% (Fermentation stopped early)
Dry style abv 12%

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6
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Noble rot plays a part in wines labelled which Prädikatsweine categories?

A

Auslese - sometimes
Beerenauslese - Typically
Trockenbeerenauslese - Essential

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7
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Describe a Trockenbeerenauslese Riesling

A

Sweet
Low in alcohol
Flavours of honey, dried stone fruit, candied peel and flowers

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8
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In Germany, besides Riesling, what other 2 white grape varieties are planted?

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Müller-Thurgau

Silvaner

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9
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Müllar-Thurgau is a crossing of which 2 grape varieties?

A

Riesling

Madeleine-Royale

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10
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In Germany, what are the 2 black grape varieties?

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Spätburgunder

Dornfelder

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11
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Dry Qualitätsweine wines made from the best vineyard sites are labelled as what?

A

Grosses Gewächs (GG)

Bunch of grapes embossed on the bottle neck

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12
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Name 3 villages in Mosel that have a reputation for producing top quality wine

A

Piesport
Bernkastel
Wehlen

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13
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What are the 7 wine regions in Germany?

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Mosel
Nahe
Rheingau
Rheinhessen
Pfalz
Baden
Franken
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14
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What is the largest vine growing region in Germany?

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Rheinhessen

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15
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What village in Rheinhessen produces full bodied Rieslings?

A

Nierstein

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16
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What region has a reputation for producing top quality Spätburgunder?

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Baden

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17
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In Austria, what is the most widely planted white grape variety?

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Grüner Veltliner

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18
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What are the 3 main white grape varieties planted in Austria?

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Grüner Veltliner
Welschriesling
Riesling

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19
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Describe a high end Grüner Veltliner

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High acid
Full body
Flavours of citrus & stone fruit & hints of white pepper when young
Honey & toast as the wine ages

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20
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Are Welschriesling and Riesling the same grape variety?

A

NO

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21
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Welschriesling is used to produce what 2 styles of wine?

A

Dry still white wine

High quality sweet dessert wine

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22
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What are the 3 main black varieties planted in Austria?

A

Zweigelt
Blaufränkisch
St Laurent

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23
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Zweigelt is a crossing made from which 2 grape varieties

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Blaufränkisch and St Laurent

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24
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Describe a high end Blaufränkisch

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High acid
Medium tannins
Peppery, sour cherry flavour
Most highly regarded of the black Austrian grapes

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25
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In Austria, what term is used for PGI wines?

A

Landwein

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26
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In Austria, what are the 2 terms used for PDO wines?

A

Qualistätswein

DAC

27
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How many grape varieties are allowed to be used in the production of a Qualistätswein?

A

35

28
Q

What 3 criteria must be agreed on for a region to be awarded DAC status?

A

Grape variety
Style of wine
Set of wine making regulations

29
Q

Austrian wine labelling laws apply to how many federal states and smaller areas?

A

4 federal states (all Qualistätswein)

16 smaller areas (7 Qualistätswein, 9 DAC)

30
Q

In Austria, what are the 2 Prädikat levels?

A

Ausbruch - medium sweet

Strohwein or Schiffwein - sweet

31
Q

How is sugar concentrated in the grapes for the production of Strohwein?

A

Bunches of grapes are laid out on beds of straw or reeds during the winter

32
Q

In Austria, what are the 4 federal states for PDO wines?

A

Niederösterreich (Lower Austria)
Burgenland
Stelermark (Styria)
Wien (Vienna)

33
Q

What is the largest wine producing region in Austria?

A

Niederösterreich (Lower Austria)

34
Q

What is the most renowned sub-region in Niederösterreich (Lower Austria)?

For what style of wines?

A

Wachau

Dry white wines from either Grüner Veltliner or Riesling

35
Q

Where are the premium vineyards located in Niederösterreich (Lower Austria)?

A

Steep, south facing terraces

Next to the Danube river

36
Q

What is the largest vine growing area in Niederösterreich (Lower Austria)?

A

Weinviertel DAC

37
Q

What grape variety must be used in wine produced by Weinviertel DAC?

A

Grüner Veltliner

38
Q

What are the 2 levels of wines produced by Weinviertel DAC?

A

Klassik - light, fresh, no oak

Reserve - Oak maturation & higher minimum alcohol

39
Q

In Austria, what 2 styles of wines are predominantly produced in Burgenland?

A

Still red wines

Top quality sweet wines

40
Q

In Austria, what natural geographical conditions are relied on for the production of sweet wines?

A

Neusiedlersee is a vast shallow lake,
Vines for sweet wine production are located on the low lying ground near the lake
Autumn mists that come from the lake provide ideal conditions for Botrytis

41
Q

In Austria, what grape is most widely used to produce Botrytis affected sweet wines?

A

Welschriesling

42
Q

In Austria, where do the best quality red wines come from?

A

Burgenland

Vines planted either away from the Neusiedlersee lake or on hills to the south of the lake

43
Q

Where is Tokaji produced?

A

North-East Hungary
Foothills of the Carpathain Mountains
Close to Slovakian border

44
Q

What is the climate of Tokaj?

A

Moderate

45
Q

What are the 3 principal grape varieties used in the making of Tokaji?

What characteristics do they contribute?

A

Furmint - high acid, apple flavours when young, nuts and honey with age
Hárslevelu - perfume
Sárga Muskotály - aromatics

46
Q

What is the name used in Tokaj for Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains?

A

Sárga Muskotály

47
Q

In Hungary, what term is used to refer to ‘rotten’ grapes?

A

Aszú

48
Q

In Hungary, what is term used to describe bunches of grapes partially affected by noble rot?

A

Szamorodni - as it comes

49
Q

Tokaji Szamorodni is produced in what 2 wine styles?

A

Dry - száraz

Sweet - édes

50
Q

Describe the production of Tokaji Aszú

A

Healthy grapes used to make base wine
Before, during or after fermentation, aszú berries macerated in base wine (12-60hrs)
Pressed
Oak maturation

51
Q

What is the unit used to describe the level of sweetness in Aszú wines?

A

Puttony

52
Q

Describe a Classic Tokaji

A

Deep amber colour
High acidity
Intense aromas & flavours of orange peel, apricots and honey

53
Q

Historically, what was the minimum amount of residual sugar in a Tokaji Aszú?
What will the new 2013 laws raise it to, if passed?

A

60g/L

120g/L

54
Q

Historically, how was the residual sugar rated in a Tokaji Aszú ?

A

On a scale of 3-6 puttonyos

55
Q

Historically, what label was given to the sweetest wines in the Aszú category?

A

Aszú Eszencia

56
Q

If the new 2013 labelling laws are passed, what wine will carry the Aszú Eszencia label?

A

Wines that are produced from the free run juice of Aszú berries

57
Q

How will the minimum Aszú ageing requirements change if the 2013 laws are passed?

A

Now - 24 months in oak
Released in the 4th year after harvest
New - 18 months in oak
Released in the 3rd year after harvest

58
Q

What is the legal minimum residual sugar in a Tokaji Aszú?

What is the alcohol content?

A

450g/L

Less than 5%

59
Q

What is the climate of Greece?

A

Hot mediterranean

60
Q

What are the 3 Greek PDO wines that have the highest international reputation?

A

Naoussa PDO
Nemea PDO
Santorini PDO

61
Q

The red wines in Naoussa PDO are made exclusively from what grape variety?

A

Xinomavro

62
Q

The red wines in Nemea PDO are made exclusively from what grape variety?

A

Agiorgitiko

63
Q

What vine training method is used in Santorini to protect the grapes from the high winds

A

Permanent wood is trained very low into a basket shape.

fruit grows on the inside

64
Q

What grape variety is used in Santorini to produce dry and sweet white wines?

A

Assyrtiko

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