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CSW Germany & Austria Flashcards

1
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What is Germany’s signature grape varietal?

A

Riesling

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2
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What is the lifeblood of the German wine industry?

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The Rhine River

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3
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Name 2 German Rivers that run through wine country BESIDES the Rhine and Mosel?

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Nahe, Ahr, Neckar and Main

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4
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What is Muller Thurgau?

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A Riesling cross developed for hardiness but somewhat lacking in its resemblance to Riesling with regard to taste and longevity. It is the second most common grape.

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5
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What is Spatburgunder, Weissburgunder and Grauburgunder?

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Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris

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6
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What is the German name for sparkling wine?

A

Sekt

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What unit of measurement do the Germans employ to measure sugar levels at harvest?

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Oechsle or degrees Oechsle.

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8
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Name the 6 Pradikatswein levels?

KSABET

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Kabinett, Spatlese, Auslese, Beerenauslese, Eiswein and Trockenbeerenauslese.

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9
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What is the single most widely planted grape in Austria?

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Gruner Veltliner

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10
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True or False, Germany is the world’s largest importer of wine?

A

True

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11
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What are the Geographical Indications?

TLABGE

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Tafelwein, Landwein, Anbaugebiete, Bereiche, Grosslagen, Einzellagen

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12
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Name the German Wine Regions?

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Mosel, Rheingau, Baden, Franken, Nahe, Pfalz, Rheinhessen, Wurttemberg and Ahr

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13
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Name the sweetness terminoligies?

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Trocken, Halbtrocken, Feinherb, Lieblich and Suss

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14
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What is Germany’s most widely planted red grape varietal?

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Spatburgunder. What is second? Zweigelt

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15
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What classification level does Austria have that Germany does not?

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DAC (Districtus Austriae Controllatus)

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16
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Name the 6 DAC regions for Austria?

WMTKKL

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Weinvertel, Mittelburgenland, Treisental, Kremstal, Kampstal, Leithaberg

17
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What is the key difference between Austrian and German wines?

A

Austrian wines are dry, Gernan wines are sweet

18
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True or False? Slovenia is home to one of the worlds great desert wines in Tokaji

A

False, Hungary

19
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Where are all the winegrowing regons in Germany located?

A

In the Southwest quadrant of the country

20
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Name a German wine region known for it’s red wines

A

Ahr, Baden, Wurttemburg

21
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Name the German Quality Levels?

TLQP (Tell Lindsey Quiet Please)

A

Tafelwein, Landwein, QbA, Pradikatswein

22
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What is Austria’s largest wine growing region?

A

Weinviertal

23
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What is Eiswein?

A

Wine made from frozen grapes

CSW Prep: Germany & Austria (1 decks)

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