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Franken and Wurttemberg Flashcards

1
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What state is Franken in?

A

Bavaria

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2
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Which river does the Franken lie on?

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Main river

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What is the most planted white variety in the Franken?

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Müller-Thurgau, Silavner is close behind

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What are they bereiche of the Franken?

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Mainviereck
Maindreieck
Steigerwald

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5
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What is “Frankenwein” usually a blend of?

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Müller-Thurgau, Bacchus, Kerner, etc

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What are some winemaking practices regularly used to make Silvaner?

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Long lees aging, malolactic fermentation, large barrel or concrete egg, skin contact

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What is the traditional bottle of Franken Silvaner?

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Bocksbeutel - sheep’s scrotum

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What does Mainviereck translate to?

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“The four sided Main” because the river makes the shape of a rectangle here

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What bereiche of the Franken is home to Pinot Noir?

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Mainviereck

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What does Maindreieck translate to?

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“The three sided Main” because the river appears to form a triangle here

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What village is the commercial center of the Fanken?

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Würzburg in the Maindreieck bereiche

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12
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What famous vineyard lies in Würzburg?
How large is it?

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Stein
85 hectares

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What anbaugebiete are the vineyards along the Tauber river split between?

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Franken, Baden, and Württemberg

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What is the most planted grape in Württemberg?

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Trollinger - Schiava in Italy

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15
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Where would you find Schwarzriesling? What is it?

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In Württemberg
Pinot Meunier

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16
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What is the rosé wine unique to Wurttemberg called?
How is it made?

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Schillerwein
Traditionally a field blend of red and white grapes crushed and fermented together. Today they are usually crushes separately and then blended.

17
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What river are vineyards located on in the North of Württemberg?

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The Neckar river and it’s tributaries

18
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What is the capital city of Württemberg?

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Stuttgart

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