German wine basics Flashcards
German word for “vineyard”?
einzellagen (there are a total of 2,715)
Müller-Thurgau is a cross of what?
Riesling x Madeleine Royale
Scheurebe is a cross of what?
Riesling x Silvaner crossing (developed in the Rheinhessen.)
What was “Liebfraumilch”?
A wine whose 18th century origins suggest a connection to the Liebfrauenkirche Church at Worms in Rheinhessen, became the face of German wine to the outside world—in the 1980s, over 60% of all German vinous exports had “Liebfraumilch” printed on the label. The sweet, cheap, characterless beverage was a resounding commercial success, but almost singlehandedly destroyed the image of German wine internationally.
The two tiers of German “quality” wine
Qualitätswein bestimmter Anbaugebiete (QbA) and Prädikatswein (formerly Qualitätswein mit Prädikat)
How are the wines of the Prädikats level (Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese, and Eiswein) measured?
The Prädikat level is determined by the level of sugars in the grape at harvest, measured by degrees according to the Öchsle scale.
Prädikatswein must carry a minimum alcohol of what level?
7% (5.5% for Beerenauslese, TBA, and Eiswein wines) and winemakers may not chaptalize at this level.
What is a Amtliche Prüfungsnummer (AP Number)?
A series of five sets of numbers indicating that the wine has been approved by a tasting panel. In the series, the first number refers to the region where the wine was tested, the second set of numbers refers to the commune in which the wine was bottled, the third set of numbers is the bottler’s code, the fourth set of numbers is a unique code for the bottling, and the final two numbers indicate the year in which the application was filed.
What is Sekt?
A German sparkling wine, is made at this level of quality, and is produced by the Charmat method. When comprising only German grapes, it may be labeled “Deutscher Sekt”. Sekt may labeled as QbA if it is produced from traditional grapes grown in one of the thirteen anbaugebiete of Germany.
Prädikat Level /Minimum Öchsle Range Kabinett ? Spätlese ? Auslese ? Beerenauslese ? Trockenbeerenauslese ? Eiswein ?
Prädikat Level /Minimum Öchsle Range Kabinett 70-85° Spätlese 80-95° Auslese 88-105° Beerenauslese 110-128° Trockenbeerenauslese 150-154° Eiswein 110-128°
What are the 13 Anbaugebiete of Germany?
1) Mosel (formerly Mosel-Saar-Ruwer)
2) Ahr
3) Mittelrhein
4) Rheingau
5) Rheinhessen
6) Nahe
7) Pfalz
8) Hessische-Bergstrasse
9) Baden
10) Württemberg
11) Franken
12) Sachsen
13) Saale-Unstrut
VDP Classification (2012 forward) and corresponding maximum yields:
1) Grosse Lage: “Grand Cru” Wines (max. ? hl/ha)
2 )Erste Lage: “Premier Cru” Wines (max. ? hl/ha)
3) Ortswein: Village Wines (max. ? hl/ha)
4) Gutswein: Regional Wines (max. ? hl/ha)
VDP Classification (2012 forward) and corresponding maximum yields:
1) Grosse Lage: “Grand Cru” Wines (max. 50 hl/ha)
2 )Erste Lage: “Premier Cru” Wines (max. 60 hl/ha)
3) Ortswein: Village Wines (max. 75 hl/ha)
4) Gutswein: Regional Wines (max. 75 hl/ha)
What does VDP stand for and what is it?
Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter (VDP) and it is a national German association of producers committed to top quality. Founded in 1910 as the Verband Deutscher Naturweinversteigerer, the organization originally strove to promote unchaptalized natur wines, principally through wine auctions.
What is Deutscher Wein?
German table wine. Deutscher Wein must be 100% German in origin, or a statement must be included on the label naming the countries that contribute to the blend
What is Grauburgunder?
Pinot Gris
