Germany Flashcards
If wine does not have a geographical identification, how is it labelled?
Deutscher Wein
in addition to geographical identification, what are the two other factors for grading German wine?
grape varietal and must weight
What is the difference between Qualitatswein (QbA) and Pradikatswein?
Qualitatswein - typically dry red and white wines, though can range from dry to medium sweet.
Pradikatswein - largely white wines - indicates the style
Name the six levels of Pradikatswein.
Kabinett Spatlese Auslese Beerenauslese Eiswein Trockenbeerenauslese
What are the characteristics of a Kabinett Reisling?
light body, high acidity. green apple, citrus fruit balanced with residual sweetness.
What does spatlese mean? Describe how a Spatlese Reisling would differ from a Kabinett Reisling.
Late Harvest. wines will have more concentrated flavors, more body than a kabinett reisling. Usually no green apple notes, but instead more citrus aromas and a hint of stone fruit (peach and apricot). Higher ABV than Kabinet
What are Auslese wines?
Wine made from individually selected extra ripe bunches of grapes. Richer and riper than Spatlese.
What are Beerenauslese (BA) wines ?
rare expensive sweet wines that have been made from hand selected grapes that have been enhanced by the effects of botrytis.
What is eiswein?
wine made from grapes that have been left on the vine until the weather is cold enough to freeze them
What is Trockenbeerenauslese(TBA) wine?
sweet wine produced in minute quanitites made from individual grapes that have undergone botrytis to the degree that the grapes have shrivelled to tiny raisins.
What is the PGI (g.g.A) label in Germany?
landwein. Landwein has a higher must weight than GI Deutsche Wein.
What is the highest Pradikatswein category that can be dry?
Auslese.
What is Trocken and Halbtrocken?
Dry and off dry.
What is VDP?
A prestigious association of the best producers in Germany with their own labelling terminology.
What is the symbol associated with wines from Grosses Gewachs vineyards?
The number 1 and a bunch of grapes.
What are the permitted grape varietals for erst lage sites?
Sylvaner, Riesling, Grauburgunder, Weissburgunder and Spatburgunder
What is the main climate of Germany
Continental.
What is the furthest south region in Germany and what is the climate like?
Baden. Climate is noticabley warmer with a long cool ripening season.
What percentage of grapes planted in Germany are white?
60%
What percentage of grapes are from the most widely planted varietal, Riesling?
20% .
When does Riesling typically ripen?
September/October.
What is Muller-Thurgau (Rivaner)? What is its flavor profile? How does it differ from Riesling?
it is a crossing made between Riesling and Madeliene Royale. It is a simple, floral and fruity wine. It ripens earlier than Riesling and does not have the same level of acidity or flavor intensity.
What is the flavor profile of Silvaner (aka Gruner Silvaner)?
moderate acidity, neutral fruit, earthy quality.
Where is spatburgunder grown? How does it compare to other Pinot Noirs?
Pfalz and Baden. It tends to produce lighter bodied fruity styles.
