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1
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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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9
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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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10
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Which grape variety was first documented in 1402?

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Riesling.

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11
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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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12
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What significant wine harvesting method was discovered in 1775?

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Spätlese harvesting.

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13
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What was the golden age for German vintners?

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The 19th century.

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14
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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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15
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What is the Geisenheim Wine Institute known for?

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Developing hardier grape crossings.

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16
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What grape variety displaced Silvaner in the late 1960s?

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Müller-Thurgau.

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17
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What is the most prominent German red crossing developed in 1956?

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Dornfelder.

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18
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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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20
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What percentage of Germany’s vineyards are planted with Riesling?

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Over 20%.

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21
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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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25
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What does the VDP stand for?

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Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter.

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What was the original focus of the VDP when it was founded in 1910?

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Promoting unchaptalized natur wines.

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27
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What is the term used for Germany’s finest single vineyard sites?

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Grosse Lage.

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28
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What does the term ‘Einzellagen’ refer to?

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Individual vineyards.

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29
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What is the minimum Öchsle range for Kabinett?

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70-85°.

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30
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What is the notable quality measurement scale used in German winemaking?

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Öchsle scale.

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What is the main goal of the VDP today?

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To promote superior standards and quality wines.

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32
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What does Erste Lage translate to?

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First site

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33
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What is the new term for Erste Lage wines from the 2012 vintage onward?

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Grosse Lage

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34
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What does Grosse Lage mirror in Burgundy?

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Grand Crus

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35
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What will Erste Lage indicate from 2012 onward?

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Sites of premier cru

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36
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What are the two categories of wines produced from Grosse Lage sites?

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  • Dry Grosses Gewächs (GG)
  • Sweet wines (labeled by prädikat)
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37
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What is the maximum yield for Grosse Lage wines?

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50 hl/ha

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38
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What is the legal sugar content limit for Grosses Gewächs wines?

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9 g/l of residual sugar

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What is the term used for Grosses Gewächs in the Rheingau?

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Erstes Gewächs

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What is the primary grape variety planted in 55% of VDP estate vineyards?

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Riesling

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41
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What is the earliest release date for Grosses Gewächs white wines?

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September 1 of the year following the harvest

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42
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What are the four tiers of the VDP classification system established in 2012?

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  • Grosse Lage: Grand Cru
  • Erste Lage: Premier Cru
  • Ortswein: Village Wines
  • Gutswein: Regional Wines
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43
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What is the maximum yield for Erste Lage wines?

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60 hl/ha

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44
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What is the maximum yield for Ortswein and Gutswein?

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75 hl/ha

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45
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Name one prominent producer in the VDP.

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  • Robert Weil
  • Dr. Loosen
  • Egon Müller
  • Dönnhoff
46
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What is mandatory for all VDP member estates?

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Estate-bottling

47
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What must be displayed on all member estates’ bottle capsules?

48
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Is the VDP classification scheme sanctioned by German law?

49
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What are the terms used by the German Wine Institute for drier styles of wine?

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  • Classic
  • Selection
50
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What is the maximum residual sugar content allowed for Classic wines?

51
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What is the maximum residual sugar content for Selection wines?

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9 g/l (12 g/l for Riesling)

52
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What is the Mosel Valley known for?

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Pure, light, low alcohol Rieslings

53
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What distinguishes Mosel Kabinett Riesling?

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Delicate, high acidity, rarely over 8% alcohol

54
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What does a goldkapsel indicate on Mosel wines?

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Additional sweetness due to higher must weight

55
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What are the main components of the soil in the Mittelmosel?

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Dark blue Devonian slate

56
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What is the significance of the Goldtröpfchen vineyard?

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One of the Mosel’s most pedigreed sites

57
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What is the climate like in the Saar Valley?

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Cooler than the Mittelmosel

58
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Name one highly regarded site in the Saar.

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Scharzhofberger

59
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What are the two monopole vineyards along the Ruwer?

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  • Maximin Grünhäuser Abtsberg
  • Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg
60
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What is the alternative name for the Burg Cochem area?

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Terrassenmosel

61
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What is the gradient of some of the steepest vineyards in Burg Cochem?

62
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What are the names of the two monopoles owned by the von Schubert-Grünhaus estate?

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Maximin Grünhäuser Abtsberg and Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg

63
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What area is often referred to as the Terrassenmosel?

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The lower Mosel Valley, from the village of Zell north to Koblenz

64
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What is a notable characteristic of the vineyards in the Mosel region?

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Some of Europe’s steepest vineyards, reaching gradients of 65%

65
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Which grape is dominant in the southernmost Mosel bereiche?

66
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Name an important Einzellage in Saar.

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Scharzhofberger

67
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In which region is the village of Rüdesheim located?

68
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What percentage of vineyard acreage in the Rheingau is planted with Riesling?

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Nearly 80%

69
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What is the traditional bottle shape used for Rheingau Riesling?

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Rheingauer Flöte

70
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What significant wine development occurred at Schloss Johannisberg in the late 18th century?

A

The successful harnessing of botrytis led to the development of Spätlese and Auslese

71
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What is the nickname for the wines produced from Hochheim vineyards?

72
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Which grape variety ranked ahead of Riesling in the Rheinhessen as of 2012?

A

Müller-Thurgau

73
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What is the Roter Hang?

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A slope of red clay and slate in the Rheinhessen known for prestigious wines

74
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What is the premier site owned by Gunderloch in the Rheinhessen?

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Rothenberg

75
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Which wine region is known for its complex soil makeup including red sandstone and limestone?

76
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What are the ‘3 Bs’ of the Pfalz?

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  • Bassermann-Jordan
  • von Buhl
  • Bürklin-Wolf
77
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Which grape variety is considered a regional specialty in Rheinhessen?

78
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Fill in the blank: The Pfalz is a natural continuation of _______

A

France’s Alsace

79
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What is the primary grape variety in the Nahe region?

80
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Which villages are notable for their vineyards along the Nahe River?

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  • Schlossböckelheim
  • Oberhausen
  • Niederhausen
  • Norheim
  • Bad Münster
  • Bad Kreuznach
81
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True or False: The Rheingau is less affected by the mid-20th century surge in crossings plantings than the Rheinhessen.

82
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What is the significance of the term ‘monopole’ in the context of vineyards?

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A vineyard owned exclusively by a single estate

83
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Name a notable producer from the village of Assmannshausen.

A

August Kesseler

84
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What is the importance of the village of Hochheim in the Rheingau?

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It is known for producing some of Hochheim’s finest wines

85
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What is the primary climate characteristic of the Pfalz region?

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Sunny and dry

86
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What type of wine is Scheurebe known for in the Pfalz?

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Sweet wines

87
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What is the premier grape of the Nahe region?

88
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Which villages line the banks of the Nahe?

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  • Schlossböckelheim
  • Oberhausen
  • Niederhausen
  • Norheim
  • Bad Münster
  • Bad Kreuznach
89
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What are the most well-known wines from Dönnhoff in the Nahe?

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Rich, sweet prädikat wines

90
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Name two important Einzellagen in Niederhausen.

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  • Hermannshöhle
  • Hermannsberg
91
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What grape dominates the Ahr region?

A

Spätburgunder

92
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What is unique about the Ahr region’s location?

A

It is the world’s most northerly wine region dedicated to red wine production

93
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How does the climate of the Ahr region compare to the Mosel?

A

The Ahr is warmer than the Mosel

94
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What is the primary grape variety in Franken?

95
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What type of wine is most commonly produced in Franken?

A

Dry white wines

96
Q

What is the nickname for Frankish wine produced in Würzburg?

97
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What is the primary grape variety in Mittelrhein?

98
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What is the Hahn Grosse Lage in the Mittelrhein?

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A monopole vineyard of Toni Jost in Bacharach

99
Q

What is the size of the Hessische-Bergstrasse anbaugebiet?

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Just over 400 ha

100
Q

Which region is Germany’s warmest winegrowing area?

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Kaiserstuhl

101
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What grape varieties are preferred in Baden?

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  • Spätburgunder
  • Other red grapes
102
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What style of wine is popular in Württemberg?

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Schillerwein

103
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What is the most widely planted grape in Sachsen?

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Müller-Thurgau

104
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What are the common grape varieties in Saale-Unstrut?

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  • Müller-Thurgau
  • Weißburgunder
105
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True or False: Franken produces a significant amount of Riesling.

106
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Fill in the blank: The Ahr region’s terraced vineyards are sheltered from cold winds by the _______.

A

Eifel Mountains

107
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What is the significance of the vineyard Stein in Würzburg?

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It lends its name to ‘Steinwein’, an old nickname for Frankish wine

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