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Germany Flashcards

1
Q

How much sugar (g/liter) is allowed under German law to still be labeled “trocken”?

A

Up to 9g / Liter

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2
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In what region were the terms Kabinett, Spatlese, and Auslese seen/used for the first time?

A

Rheingau

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3
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When/where was Spatlese created?

A

Johannisberg Monastery in 1775

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4
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What is the Oechsle scale?

A

Measures the density of grape must compared to the equal volume of water.

Traditionally, higher Oechsle = higher quality potential

1 liter of water weighs 1,000 grams. If a liter of must weighs 1,100 grams, its must density is 100 degrees Oechsle

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5
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Minimum Oechsle degrees for Trockenbeerenauslese?

A

150-154

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6
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Minimum Oechsle degrees for Eiswein/Beerenauslese?

A

110-128

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7
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Minimum Oechsle degrees for Auslese?

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83-100

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8
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Minimum Oechsle degrees for Spatlese?

A

76-90

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9
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Minimum Oechsle degrees for Kabinett?

A

67-82

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10
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Minimum Oechsle degrees for Qualitatswein?

A

51-72

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11
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When can Spatlese grapes be harvested?

A

Earliest is 7 days of the start of general harvest.

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12
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When can white GG wines be released?

A

In September the next year after harvest

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13
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When can red GG wines be released?

A

In September 2 years after harvest

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14
Q

What is the largest red wine producing region?

A

Ahr

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15
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Main soil type of the Ahr?

A

Greywacke and weathered slate. Loam and stone in the upper region.

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16
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Climate in the Ahr

A

Low rainfall. Lots of sunlight. Mild winters

17
Q

Great Ahr vintages

A

1949, 1976, 2001, 2003

18
Q

What mountain range protects the Ahr leading to a more moderate climate?

A

The Eifel Range

19
Q

What river runs through the Ahr region?

A

The Ahr River

20
Q

Most popular red varietals in the Ahr?

A

Spatburgunder (61.1%)
Portugieser (9%)
Fruhburgunder (6%)

21
Q

Most popular white varietals in the Ahr?

A

Riesling (7%)
Muller-Thurgau (2%)
Weissburgunder (1%)

22
Q

What is Bogrebenerziehung?

A

Forming the vine into a bow shape. Popular in the Mosel.

23
Q

When was the first documented vineyard ownership in the Mosel?

A

634 ad

24
Q

Main white varietals in the Mosel?

A

Riesling (55%)
Muller-Thurgau (16%)
Elbling (7%)

25
Q

Main red varietals in the Mosel?

A

Dornfelder (4%)
Spatburgunder (4%)

26
Q

How much of wine produced in the Mosel is exported outside of Germany?

A

1/3 of production leaves Germany.

27
Q

What is the predominant soil in the Mosel?

A

Devonion Slate

28
Q

What are the different kinds of Devonion Slate?

A

Black Slate (accounting for 50% of the cultivated area)
Red Slate (accounting for 16% of the cultivated area)

29
Q

Which region of the Mosel is where the best known growers are located?

A

The Middle Mosel.

30
Q

Name the 6 districts of the Mosel

A

Burg Cochem
Bernkastel
Saar
Ruwertal
Obermosel
Moseltor

31
Q

What is the steepest vineyard in Europe?

A

Calmont - located in the Burg Cochem.

32
Q

Which Mosel district is the heart of the region?

A

Bernkastel - in the Middle Mosel

33
Q

What makes Bernkastel soil unique?

A

Predominately Blue Devonian soil.

34
Q

What soil type can only be found around Urzin?

A

Rotliegend - a reddish volcanic rock.

35
Q

What is distinct about the climate in the Saar region?

A

More wind. Closer to the Eifel mountains. Leads to cooler temperatures.

36
Q

What is the main soil type in the Saar?

A

Devonion Gray slate called Hunsruck

37
Q

What is the most famous vineyard in the Saar?

A

Scharzhofberg

38
Q

What is considered to be the oldest wine producing region in Germany?

A

The Ruwer - documented by the Romans having vines prior to them getting there in the 6th Century BCE

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