Germany Flashcards
What is the primary grape variety grown in the Mosel wine region?
Riesling
True or False: The Rheinhessen region is known for producing predominantly red wines.
False
Fill in the blank: The __________ wine region is famous for its sweet wines made from late-harvest grapes.
Pfalz
Which German wine region is the largest by area?
Rheinhessen
What classification system is used to categorize German wines?
Prädikatswein system
Name one of the two main sub-regions of the Baden wine region.
Kaiserstuhl or Ortenau
True or False: The Nahe wine region is located between the Mosel and Rheinhessen regions.
True
What is the term for a designated wine-growing area in Germany?
Anbaugebiet
Which grape variety is most commonly associated with the Franken wine region?
Silvaner
Multiple Choice: Which of the following regions is NOT one of Germany’s 13 wine regions? A) Rheingau B) Mosel C) Bordeaux D) Pfalz
C) Bordeaux
What is the primary focus of the Ahr wine region?
Red wines, particularly Pinot Noir
Fill in the blank: The __________ wine region is known for its steep vineyards along the Rhine River.
Rheingau
True or False: The quality of German wines is indicated by the sugar level in the grapes at harvest.
True
Which German wine region is known for the production of high-quality sparkling wine?
Sekt
What is the main distinguishing feature of the Qualitätswein category in German wine classification?
It must come from a specific region and meet certain quality standards.
Name a famous wine festival held in the Mosel region.
Mosel Wine Festival
Which region is known as the ‘home of Riesling’?
Mosel
Multiple Choice: Which German wine region is known for its volcanic soils? A) Mosel B) Baden C) Rheinhessen D) Pfalz
B) Baden
What is the difference between Kabinett and Spätlese in the Prädikatswein classification?
Kabinett wines are made from grapes harvested at lower sugar levels than Spätlese wines.
True or False: The Württemberg region is primarily known for its white wines.
False
Fill in the blank: The __________ wine region is famous for its red wine made from Lemberger grapes.
Württemberg
Which region is famous for its ‘Bocksbeutel’ wine bottles?
Franken
What is the primary grape variety used in the production of German Sekt?
Riesling
Name one of the major rivers that influence the wine regions of Germany.
Rhine, Mosel, or Neckar
What is the significance of the term ‘Trockenbeerenauslese’?
It refers to a high-quality, sweet wine made from individually selected, dried grapes.
Which German wine region is known for producing wines with a high acidity level due to its cooler climate?
Mosel
