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Kloster Eberbach

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Monastery in the Rheingau (1136) by Cistercian of Burgundy. 8 Century Monopole (alleinbestiz) of the Steinberg vineyard, now state-run by Hessich Staatsweinguter.

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alleinbestiz

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monopole

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Edelfäule

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noble rot

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Discovery of Spätlese

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1755, Schloss Johannisberg in the Rheingau recognized that grapes with Edeläule (noble rot) made great wine. Auslese in 1787 and then Eiswein 1858.

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5
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What year did German wine laws come into effect?

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1971

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What is the basis of German wine laws?

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Quality based on ripeness.

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What are the German Wine Classifications?

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Tafel wein, Landwein, Qualitätswein bestimmter Anbaugebiete (QbA), Prädikat (QmP)

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What German Wine Classifications can be Chaptilized?

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Tafel wein, Landwein, Qualitätswein bestimmter Anbaugebiete (QbA)

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What are the 6 Präditkat levels?

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  1. Kabinett, 2. Spätlese, 3. Auslese, 4. Beerenauslese (BA), 5. Eiswein, 6. Trockenbeerenauslese.
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What is the Minimum Öchsle Ranges for Prädkatswein?

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Kabinet 67-85, Spätlese 76-95, Auslese 83-105, Beernauslese 110-128,

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What is Amtliche Prüfungsnummer?

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German bottle code: 1. region where the wine was tested, 2. commune where wine was bottled, 3. bottler’s code, 4. unique number for the bottling. 5 and 6 - year in which the application was filed.

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What does the term Classic refer to on German Wine?

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Introduced in 2000. Classic: “Harmoniously dry” with an ideal balance of sweetness/acidity. Residual sugar can be twice as high as the acidity. Traditional grapes varieties from the region. Producer and wine-growing region included. No mention of Vineyard. Label bears the Classic logo.

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What does the term “Selection” refer to on German Wine?

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Introduced in 2000 Selection: Premium quality, dry varietals available in limited quantities. The cream of the crop. Grapes must originate from a first-class individual vineyard site (named on the label). Harvested by hand. Lower yields, higher ripeness than prescribed by law. Dry in style (up to 9 g/l rs, except in Riesling - 12 g/l rs)

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Liebfrau(en)milch

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An off-dry wine from the Rheingau, Nahe, Rheinhessen or Pfalz. 70% minimum of Riesling, Müller-Thurgau, Silvaner or Kerner. Varietal designation not permitted on the label

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Sekt

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Sparkling wine (Sekt or Schaumwein); extremely popular. Highest annual per capita consumption (5l) in the world. Charmatt method - main, also Transfer and Traditional, may include wine from different countries. Sekt b.A or Qualitätsschaumwein b/A - from a specified region.

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Deutscher Sekt

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Sparking wine - 100% of grapes must originate in Germany

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VDP (Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter)

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200 of the finest German Wine Producers. Strigent, self-imposed regulations: Must have holding in the top vineyard sites. Produce lower yields and achieve higher must weights than required. Plant at least 80% of their vineyards in traditional regional varieties. Practice sustainable agriculture. Be established as a full-time grower of sound reputation. Members’ labels and capsules carry the VDP logo and name.

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Describe VDP Classification prior to 2012

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Erste Lage top VDP wines. Grosses Gewächs-dry wines (Erste Gewach in Rheingau) hand harvested and at a minimum must weight equivalent to Spätlese. Maximum yield of 50 hl/ha, max RS 9 g/l; Grosse Gewächs aging - whites September 1st following harvest, reds extra year; Prädikat level - lusciously sweet wine.

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Describe Präditkat (not including categories)

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  1. Must Come from one of 13 German official wine regions. 2. From fully ripe or botrytis-affected grapes; 3. Classified by one of 6 prädkate levels. 4. No Chaptilization, 5. Minimum Alcohol is 7%, except for BA, TBA and Eiswein where 5.5%
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Describe Germany’s VDP Classification post 2012

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Grosse Lage: “Grand Cru” Wines max. 50 ha/ha; Erste Lage: “Premier Cru” Wines (max 60 hl/ha); Ortswein: Village Wines (max 60 hl/ha); Gutswein: Regional Wines (max 75 hl/ha)

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Riesling, Pinot Blanc and Spatburgunder are VDP approved grape varieties for what Erste

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Pfalz, Sachen, Hesseishe Bergstasse, Franken, Baden and Saal-Unstrut.

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Lemberger is approved in for what Erste Lage region?

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Wurtemberg

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23
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Nahe’s only approved grape for Erste Lage is?

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Riesling

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24
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The approved grapes for Rheingau Erste Lage are?

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Riesling and Spatburgunder

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Sylvaner is approved for what Erste Lage regions?

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Franken and Saal-Unstrut

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26
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Name a producer form Rheingau?

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Robert Weil

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Name a producer from Mosel

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Reichsgraff von Kesselstatt

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Name a producer from the Saar

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Egon Müller

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29
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Dönnhoff is a producer from what region

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Nahe

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30
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Keller produces wine where?

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Rhinehessen

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31
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What percentage of grapes applies to the options mentions of variety, vintage or vineyard on a German label

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85%

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32
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Einsellage

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Single Vineyard site

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33
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Grosslage

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Collective vineyard site (two or more einzellagen grouped under one misleading name)

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Bereich

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District

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Anbaugebiete

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one of 13 wine-growing regions

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36
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Winzergenossenschaft

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cooperative winery

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37
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Trocken, halbtocken

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dry, off-dry

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38
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Name 7 white grapes of Germany

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Riesling, Müller-Thurgau, Silvaner, Kerner, Grauburgunder, Weissburgunder, Scheurebe

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39
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What are two synonyms for Grauburgunder

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Pinot Gris, Rülander

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40
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What are the 3 red grapes of Germany

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Spätburgunder, Dornfelder, Portugieser

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41
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What climate effects allow for Grapes to grow in Germany has 50° Latitude

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Tempering effect of the Gulf Stream makes viticulture possible, vines are confied to sheltered, south-facing slopes on river banks; long, slow ripening period.

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42
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Describe the Topograhy impacts on the grapes in Germany.

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Rivers favourable influence microclimate - heat retention, reflection and humidity. Rising autumn mist/fog protect against early frost; Steep slope angle improves angle of incidence of solar radiation, drainage.

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43
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Where is the steepest vineyard in Europe?

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Bremmer Calmont in the Mosel Valley - 70° gradient.

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44
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What is the impact of Volcanic soil in Germany on the grapes?

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Full-bodied, fiery and spicy wines

45
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Slate creates greman wines with this profile?

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Racy, high acid, mineral-scented

46
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Grapes grown on Marl and Limestone are said to be?

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Hearty powerful wines.

47
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Germany wines that are considered full-bodies, fragrant and low acid are grown on what soil?

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Loess and loam.

48
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Name the 13 Anbaugebiete

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Ahr
Mittelrhein
Mosel-Saar-Ruwer
Nahe
Rheingau
Rheinhessen
Pfalz
Franken
Baden
Wurttemberg
Saale Unstrut
Sachsen
Hessische Bergstrasse
49
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What are the call signs of Mosel Riesling

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Tart Tree Fruits
Sulphuric Notes in youth
Honey, Petrol and Parafin with bottle age
Off Dry, Light Bodies, High acidity, low alcohol

50
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Describe the soil types in the Mosel

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Lower Mosel: Clayish slate and greywack
Steep Sites: Devonian slate
Middle Mosel flatlands: Sand and gravoe
Upper Mosel Valley: shell-limestone (chalky soil)

51
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What 3 white grapes are in found in the Mosel

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Riesling
Muller - Thurgau
Elbling

52
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What appellations are well recognized from the Mosel?

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Zell, Bernkastel and Piesport

53
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Describe Saar-Ruwer

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Small tributaries of the Mosel
Unprotected valleys
Colder Climates
Three out of ten vintages good
Brilliant Riesling
54
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Hock

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A term Queen Victoria enthusiastically used for Rheingau wine.

55
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What grape varieties are used in the Rheingau

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Riesling

Spatburgunder

56
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Describe wine from the Rheingau

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Richer, higher alcohol wines than Mosel
Excellent ageing potential
Dry (trocken) wines

57
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Name 2 Special Rheingau Designations

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Charta Riesling
Erste Gewachs (First Growth)
58
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Charta Riesling

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100% Rheingau Riesling of QbA or Pradkit quality
Residual Sugar ranging from 9-18 g/L (off-dry)
Minimum acidity of 7.5 g/L
Subject to sensory testing

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Erstes Gewachs

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First Growth
Wines produced from first growth designated vineyard sites
Stricter quality control

60
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What soil is found in the Rheingau

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many kinds of soil: chalk, sand, gravel, clay, loess, quartzite and slate.

61
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Names the leading producers of the Rheingau

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Robert Weil (Kiedrich)
Georg Breuer (Rudesheim)
Schloss Johannisberg
August Kessel (Assmannshausen)
Franz Kunstler (Hochheim)
Josef Leitz (Rudesheim)
Schloss Schonborn (Hattenheim)
Josef Spreitzer (Oestrich)
62
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What famous wine is from the Rheinhessen

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Liebfraumilch

63
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Name a high quality Rheinhessen Gemeinden and Einzellagen.

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Nackenheimer Rothenberg

64
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What Grape varieties of grapes are found in Rheinhessen?

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Muller-Thurgau
Dornfelder
Silvaner
Riesling
New Crossing:  Kerner, Scheurebe, Bacchus, Faberrebe and Huxelrebe
65
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Rotliegendes

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Red slaty- sandy clay soil in the steep riverfront vineyards of Nackenheim and Nierstein

66
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What mountain range runs parallel to the Pfalz vineyards

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Haardt Mountains (Vosges)

67
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In what German region is warm enough to grow figs, lemons, chestnuts and almonds

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Pfalz

68
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What is the best wine from Pfalz

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Mittelhaardt

69
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Describe the Riesling from Pfalz

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more body, less acidity and riper fruit flavous than a Mosel.

70
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What grapes are grown in Pfalz

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Riesling
Dornfelder
Muller-Thurgau
Portugieser

71
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What soil types are found in Pflaz

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Loam with loess, chalk, clay, coloured sandstone or sand

72
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Ahr

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Mainly red grapes: Spatburgunder and Portugiesse
Steep volcanic slate vineyards
Almost Mediterranean climate

73
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Mittelrhein

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Unesco Heritage site: Rhine Gorge River
Steep slate cliffs
labour intensive
Riesling primary grape

74
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Nahe

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mineral rich soil

Best wines from Riesling (steep vineyards, stony, volcanic and slate soil)

75
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What grapes are from Nahe

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Riesling
Muller- Thurgau
Dornfelder

76
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Where is the warmest spot in Germany

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Kaiserstuhl, Baden - very warm climate

77
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Grapes of Baden

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Pinot family of grapes
Muller-Thurgau
Gutedel

78
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This region has 90% of its wines made by Co-operatives

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Baden

79
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What is the best wine from Baden

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Kaiserstuhl Tuniberg - based on volcanic soils

80
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What local specialty is created in Baden

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Weissherbst

81
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What rivers is Franken on?

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Main River

82
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What is Franken associated with

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Silvanner and the bocksbeutel

83
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Describe the climate of Franken

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Cold, continental climate; late ripening - Riesling plays a minor role here

84
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Describe the wines of Franken

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Silvaner thrives - smokey, full, mineral-ting, dry white
Muller-Thurgau - good examples
Riesling - difficult to ripen

85
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Hessische Bergstrass

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Small area - 450 ha

Best for Riesling

86
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Wurttemberg

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River Neckar
50% - Red Grapes: Trollinger, Schwarzriesling (pinot Meunier) and Lemberger
Style: mostly light, fruity and easy to enjoy

87
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Saale Unstrut

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Most northerly region
Variable Climate
Vineyards are ancient stone terraces
Muller-Thurgau
Silvaner
Weissburgunder
88
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Sachsen

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Elbe River
Smallest region in Germany
Part time growers sell to a co-operative
Muller-Thurgau
Weissburgunder
Riesling
89
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Name the 4 Main Grosslagen of the Bereich Bernkastel Mittlemosel

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Schwarzlay
MYnzlay
Badstrube / KurfYrstlay
Michelsberg

90
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Name the 2 Main Villages of Michelsberg

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Piesport

Trittenheim

91
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Name the 3 Einzellagen of Piesport

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Domherr
Goldtrspfchen
Kreuzweigert

92
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What are the 2 Einzellagen of Trittenheim

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AltSrchen

Apotheke

93
Q

What are the 2 main villages of Badstrube / KufYstlay

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Brauneberg

Bernkastel

94
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Name 2 einzellagen of Brauneberg

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Juffer-Sonnenuhr

Kammer

95
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Name the top vineyards of Bernkastel

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Alte Badstube am
Doktorberg
Doktor
Graben
Lay
Schlossberg
96
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Name the villages of Mynzlay

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Graach
Wehlen
Zeltingen

97
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What is the top vineyard in Wehlen and Zeltingen

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Sonnenuhr (Sun Dial)

98
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Name the 3 einzellagen of Graach

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Domprobst
Himmelreich
Josephstof

99
Q

What are Schwarzlay’s villages

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Erden

Trzig

100
Q

The Vineyard found in Trzig is?

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WYrgarter

101
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The einzellagen of Erden are

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Treppchen

PrSalt

102
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What are the Main Villages of Mittlehaardt Deutscher Weinstrasse

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Ungstein
Dad Durkheim
Wachenheim
Forst
Dedeisheim / Ruppertsberg
Gimmeldingen Ksnigsbach
103
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Name the Grosse GewSchs Einzellagen of Ungstein

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Weilberg

104
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Name the Grosse GewSchs Einzellagen of Dad Dukheim

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Michelsberg

105
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Name the Grosse GewSchs Einzellagen of Wachenheim

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GerYmpel

RechbSchel

106
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Name the Grosse GewSchs Einzellagen of Forst

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Pechstein
Jesuitgarten
KirchenstYck
Ungehauer

107
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Name the Grosse GewSchs Einzellagen of Dedeisheim / Ruppertsberg

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Dedeishem: Kalkofen, GrianhYbel, Hoenmorgen, Paradiesgarten
Rupperstberg: Gaisbshl, Reitefpfad

108
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Name the Grosse GewSchs Einzellagen of Gimmeldingen and Ksnigsbach

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Gimmeldinger - Mandelgarten

Ksnigsbachner - Idig/ ….Iberg

109
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Name 3 important vineyards in Rheingau

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Kiedricher Grafenberg
Schloss Johannisberg
Assmanhausen

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