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When was the German classification system established and then amended? What are its levels?

A

1973
1993

Tafelwein
Landwein
QbA Qualitatswein bestimmter Anbaugebiete
QmP Qualitatswein mit pradikatt

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What are some major varietals of Germany?

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Rielsing
Pinot noir
Muller thurgau
Sylvaner
Dornfelder
Gewurtztraminer
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What geographic specification comes first and foremost on

German labels?

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Anbaugebiet

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What is the general climate of Germany?

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Cold. Slightly warmer in the southwest.

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What is Pinot noir called in Germany?

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Spatburgunder

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What winemaking technique is allowed in QbA wines in Germany?

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Chapitalization

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Where are most wine regions located in Germany?

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On the steep slopes of the Rhine River in the warmer southwest of the country.

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What is the hierarchy of geographical designations in Germany from largest to smallest?

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Anbaugebiete
Bereiche
Grosslage
Einzellage

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What is an example of soil that exits in Germany and how does it effect the vines?

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Slate reflects sunlight

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What are trocken wines?

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German wines, soften QmP, that have sugars fermented out to makes wines dry or semi dry (halbtrocken).

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Why are vineyards planted on slopes in Germany?

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To maximize sun exposure, thereby enhancing ripeness and thereby sugars.

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What are individual vineyards called in Germany?

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Einzellage

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What are collections of vineyards called in Germany?

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Grosslage

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What is the steepest vineyard in the world?

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Calmont vineyards at 76 degrees

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What are good German vintages?

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2001
2005
2007
2011
2012
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What is Liebfraumilch? Where is it from specifically?

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Sweet mass appeal wine from rheinhessen, Germany.

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What are the four categories of German sparkling wine from lowest quality to highest?

A

Schaumwein (anything fizzy)
Basic Sekt (can be from other countries)
Deutsche Sekt (from Germany)
Sekt bestimmer Anbaugebiete (from a particular region, methode traditionelle)

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What is the smallest Anbaugebiete in Germany and what grape is it known for?

A

Ahr

Pinot noir

18
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What are two towns within the Mosel area?

A

Sell

bernkastel (Michelsberg is therein)

19
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What is the largest wine region of Germany?

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Rheinhessen

20
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What major grapes grow in the Rheingau?

A

Riesling

Pinot noir

21
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What do the bottles of Mosel wines typically look like?

A

Tall slender green bottles

22
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Name a famous vineyard from the rheinhessen.

A

Nackenheimer Rotherberg

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What do the bottles of the Nahe region of Germany typically look like?

A

Tall slender blue bottles

24
Q

Bocksbeutels are typical of which Anbaugebiete?

A

Franken

25
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Which German Anbaugebiete is closest to Alsace, France?

A

Pfalz

26
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What is the largest red wine region in Germany?

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Wurttemberg

27
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Which grape makes the light and fruity wines of Baden and Hessische
Bergstrasse, Germany?

A

Muller thurgau

28
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Which grapes grow in Pfalz?

A

Riesling
Pinot noir
Pinot Gris
Pinot Blanc

29
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What is another name for Pfalz?

A

Palatinate

30
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What body of water contributes to botrytis in the Rheingau?

A

Rhine River

31
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What is the characteristic soil of Mosel?

A

Slate

32
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Which grape is the focal point of Nahe, Germany?

A

Riesling

33
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Which grapes grow in rheinhessen?

A

Rielsing
Muller thurgau
Silvaner
Dornfelder

34
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Which grapes grow in Franken, Germany?

A

Riesling
Muller thurgau
Silvaner

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