Germany Flashcards
1
Q
Which country is the comfortably the world’s largest producer of Riesling?
A
Germany doh!
2
Q
What proportion of vineyard area in Germany is planted with Riesling?
A
Almost a quarter is planted with Riesling!’
3
Q
What style of wine commanded prices similar to those of classed growth Bordeaux in the late 19th and 20th century?
A
Top Germany Rieslings
4
Q
What two styles of wines is Germany famous for?
A
- Riesling - produced in a full range of styles from dry to lusciously sweet - it’s sweet wines are amongst the best in the world
- Cheap inexpensive wines with medium sweetness produced from varieties such as Müller Thurgau and Kerner
Developed specifically to produce high yields of ripe grapes in challenging environs
5
Q
What accounted for circa 60% of all German exports in 1980s?
A
Liebfraumilch- brands like Black Tower & Blue Nun
Sales plummeted since 1980s - important domestic market more focused on drier styles
Germany’s rep damaged
