Germany 2 Flashcards
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What is the significance of the 50th parallel in German winemaking?
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It marks the location of the world’s coolest vineyards in Germany.
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Which grape species arrived in Germany with the Romans?
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Vitis vinifera.
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Who overturned the ban on new vineyard plantings in the 3rd century?
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Emperor Probus.
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What was introduced by Charlemagne in the late 8th century?
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Vine cultivation east of the Rhine River.
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What role did the Church play in the development of German vineyards during the Middle Ages?
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It shepherded the development and operated its own feudal economy.
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What is the name of the famous monastery founded by the Cistercians in 1136?
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Kloster Eberbach.
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What happened to the Church’s vineyard holdings in 1803?
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They were secularized.
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What was the German Wine Law of 1971 aimed at addressing?
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The reorganization and registration of vineyards.
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How many registered vineyards were there after the 1971 Wine Law?
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2,600.
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Which grape variety was first documented in 1402?
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Riesling.
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What does the model of must weight determine?
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The quality of the wine.
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What significant wine harvesting method was discovered in 1775?
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Spätlese harvesting.
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What was the golden age for German vintners?
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The 19th century.
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What are the names of some major rivers near German vineyards?
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- Mosel
- Rhine
- Main
- Nahe
- Elbe
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What is the Geisenheim Wine Institute known for?
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Developing hardier grape crossings.
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What grape variety displaced Silvaner in the late 1960s?
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Müller-Thurgau.
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What is the most prominent German red crossing developed in 1956?
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Dornfelder.
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What wine became the face of German wine in the 1980s?
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Liebfraumilch.
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What is the primary grape used in Liebfraumilch?
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Müller-Thurgau.
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What percentage of Germany’s vineyards are planted with Riesling?
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Over 20%.
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What are the two tiers of German quality wine?
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- Qualitätswein
- Prädikatswein
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What is the highest quality level in the German wine classification?
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Prädikatswein.
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What are the levels of Prädikatswein?
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- Kabinett
- Spätlese
- Auslese
- Beerenauslese
- Trockenbeerenauslese
- Eiswein
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What is the minimum alcohol level for Prädikatswein?
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7%.
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What does the VDP stand for?
Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter.
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What was the original focus of the VDP when it was founded in 1910?
Promoting unchaptalized natur wines.
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What is the term used for Germany's finest single vineyard sites?
Grosse Lage.
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What does the term 'Einzellagen' refer to?
Individual vineyards.
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What is the minimum Öchsle range for Kabinett?
70-85°.
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What is the notable quality measurement scale used in German winemaking?
Öchsle scale.
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What is the main goal of the VDP today?
To promote superior standards and quality wines.
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What does Erste Lage translate to?
First site
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What is the new term for Erste Lage wines from the 2012 vintage onward?
Grosse Lage
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What does Grosse Lage mirror in Burgundy?
Grand Crus
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What will Erste Lage indicate from 2012 onward?
Sites of premier cru
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What are the two categories of wines produced from Grosse Lage sites?
* Dry Grosses Gewächs (GG)
* Sweet wines (labeled by prädikat)
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What is the maximum yield for Grosse Lage wines?
50 hl/ha
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What is the legal sugar content limit for Grosses Gewächs wines?
9 g/l of residual sugar
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What is the term used for Grosses Gewächs in the Rheingau?
Erstes Gewächs
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What is the primary grape variety planted in 55% of VDP estate vineyards?
Riesling
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What is the earliest release date for Grosses Gewächs white wines?
September 1 of the year following the harvest
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What are the four tiers of the VDP classification system established in 2012?
* Grosse Lage: Grand Cru
* Erste Lage: Premier Cru
* Ortswein: Village Wines
* Gutswein: Regional Wines
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What is the maximum yield for Erste Lage wines?
60 hl/ha
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What is the maximum yield for Ortswein and Gutswein?
75 hl/ha
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Name one prominent producer in the VDP.
* Robert Weil
* Dr. Loosen
* Egon Müller
* Dönnhoff
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What is mandatory for all VDP member estates?
Estate-bottling
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What must be displayed on all member estates' bottle capsules?
VDP logo
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Is the VDP classification scheme sanctioned by German law?
No
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What are the terms used by the German Wine Institute for drier styles of wine?
* Classic
* Selection
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What is the maximum residual sugar content allowed for Classic wines?
15 g/l
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What is the maximum residual sugar content for Selection wines?
9 g/l (12 g/l for Riesling)
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What is the Mosel Valley known for?
Pure, light, low alcohol Rieslings
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What distinguishes Mosel Kabinett Riesling?
Delicate, high acidity, rarely over 8% alcohol
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What does a goldkapsel indicate on Mosel wines?
Additional sweetness due to higher must weight
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What are the main components of the soil in the Mittelmosel?
Dark blue Devonian slate
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What is the significance of the Goldtröpfchen vineyard?
One of the Mosel’s most pedigreed sites
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What is the climate like in the Saar Valley?
Cooler than the Mittelmosel
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Name one highly regarded site in the Saar.
Scharzhofberger
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What are the two monopole vineyards along the Ruwer?
* Maximin Grünhäuser Abtsberg
* Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg
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What is the alternative name for the Burg Cochem area?
Terrassenmosel
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What is the gradient of some of the steepest vineyards in Burg Cochem?
65%
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What are the names of the two monopoles owned by the von Schubert-Grünhaus estate?
Maximin Grünhäuser Abtsberg and Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg
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What area is often referred to as the Terrassenmosel?
The lower Mosel Valley, from the village of Zell north to Koblenz
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What is a notable characteristic of the vineyards in the Mosel region?
Some of Europe’s steepest vineyards, reaching gradients of 65%
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Which grape is dominant in the southernmost Mosel bereiche?
Elbling
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Name an important Einzellage in Saar.
Scharzhofberger
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In which region is the village of Rüdesheim located?
Rheingau
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What percentage of vineyard acreage in the Rheingau is planted with Riesling?
Nearly 80%
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What is the traditional bottle shape used for Rheingau Riesling?
Rheingauer Flöte
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What significant wine development occurred at Schloss Johannisberg in the late 18th century?
The successful harnessing of botrytis led to the development of Spätlese and Auslese
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What is the nickname for the wines produced from Hochheim vineyards?
Hock
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Which grape variety ranked ahead of Riesling in the Rheinhessen as of 2012?
Müller-Thurgau
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What is the Roter Hang?
A slope of red clay and slate in the Rheinhessen known for prestigious wines
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What is the premier site owned by Gunderloch in the Rheinhessen?
Rothenberg
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Which wine region is known for its complex soil makeup including red sandstone and limestone?
Pfalz
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What are the '3 Bs' of the Pfalz?
* Bassermann-Jordan
* von Buhl
* Bürklin-Wolf
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Which grape variety is considered a regional specialty in Rheinhessen?
Silvaner
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Fill in the blank: The Pfalz is a natural continuation of _______
France’s Alsace
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What is the primary grape variety in the Nahe region?
Riesling
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Which villages are notable for their vineyards along the Nahe River?
* Schlossböckelheim
* Oberhausen
* Niederhausen
* Norheim
* Bad Münster
* Bad Kreuznach
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True or False: The Rheingau is less affected by the mid-20th century surge in crossings plantings than the Rheinhessen.
True
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What is the significance of the term 'monopole' in the context of vineyards?
A vineyard owned exclusively by a single estate
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Name a notable producer from the village of Assmannshausen.
August Kesseler
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What is the importance of the village of Hochheim in the Rheingau?
It is known for producing some of Hochheim's finest wines
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What is the primary climate characteristic of the Pfalz region?
Sunny and dry
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What type of wine is Scheurebe known for in the Pfalz?
Sweet wines
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What is the premier grape of the Nahe region?
Riesling
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Which villages line the banks of the Nahe?
* Schlossböckelheim
* Oberhausen
* Niederhausen
* Norheim
* Bad Münster
* Bad Kreuznach
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What are the most well-known wines from Dönnhoff in the Nahe?
Rich, sweet prädikat wines
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Name two important Einzellagen in Niederhausen.
* Hermannshöhle
* Hermannsberg
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What grape dominates the Ahr region?
Spätburgunder
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What is unique about the Ahr region's location?
It is the world’s most northerly wine region dedicated to red wine production
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How does the climate of the Ahr region compare to the Mosel?
The Ahr is warmer than the Mosel
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What is the primary grape variety in Franken?
Silvaner
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What type of wine is most commonly produced in Franken?
Dry white wines
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What is the nickname for Frankish wine produced in Würzburg?
Steinwein
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What is the primary grape variety in Mittelrhein?
Riesling
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What is the Hahn Grosse Lage in the Mittelrhein?
A monopole vineyard of Toni Jost in Bacharach
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What is the size of the Hessische-Bergstrasse anbaugebiet?
Just over 400 ha
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Which region is Germany's warmest winegrowing area?
Kaiserstuhl
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What grape varieties are preferred in Baden?
* Spätburgunder
* Other red grapes
102
What style of wine is popular in Württemberg?
Schillerwein
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What is the most widely planted grape in Sachsen?
Müller-Thurgau
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What are the common grape varieties in Saale-Unstrut?
* Müller-Thurgau
* Weißburgunder
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True or False: Franken produces a significant amount of Riesling.
False
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Fill in the blank: The Ahr region's terraced vineyards are sheltered from cold winds by the _______.
Eifel Mountains
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What is the significance of the vineyard Stein in Würzburg?
It lends its name to 'Steinwein', an old nickname for Frankish wine
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