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Germany Flashcards

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1
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If wine does not have a geographical identification, how is it labelled?

A

Deutscher Wein

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in addition to geographical identification, what are the two other factors for grading German wine?

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grape varietal and must weight

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What is the difference between Qualitatswein (QbA) and Pradikatswein?

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Qualitatswein - typically dry red and white wines, though can range from dry to medium sweet.
Pradikatswein - largely white wines - indicates the style

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4
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Name the six levels of Pradikatswein.

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Kabinett 
Spatlese
Auslese
Beerenauslese
Eiswein
Trockenbeerenauslese
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5
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What are the characteristics of a Kabinett Reisling?

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light body, high acidity. green apple, citrus fruit balanced with residual sweetness.

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What does spatlese mean? Describe how a Spatlese Reisling would differ from a Kabinett Reisling.

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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

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What are Auslese wines?

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Wine made from individually selected extra ripe bunches of grapes. Richer and riper than Spatlese.

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What are Beerenauslese (BA) wines ?

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rare expensive sweet wines that have been made from hand selected grapes that have been enhanced by the effects of botrytis.

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What is eiswein?

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wine made from grapes that have been left on the vine until the weather is cold enough to freeze them

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What is Trockenbeerenauslese(TBA) wine?

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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.

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What is the PGI (g.g.A) label in Germany?

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landwein. Landwein has a higher must weight than GI Deutsche Wein.

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12
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What is the highest Pradikatswein category that can be dry?

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Auslese.

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13
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What is Trocken and Halbtrocken?

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Dry and off dry.

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14
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What is VDP?

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A prestigious association of the best producers in Germany with their own labelling terminology.

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15
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What is the symbol associated with wines from Grosses Gewachs vineyards?

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The number 1 and a bunch of grapes.

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16
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What are the permitted grape varietals for erst lage sites?

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Sylvaner, Riesling, Grauburgunder, Weissburgunder and Spatburgunder

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17
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What is the main climate of Germany

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Continental.

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18
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What is the furthest south region in Germany and what is the climate like?

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Baden. Climate is noticabley warmer with a long cool ripening season.

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19
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What percentage of grapes planted in Germany are white?

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60%

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20
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What percentage of grapes are from the most widely planted varietal, Riesling?

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20% .

21
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When does Riesling typically ripen?

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September/October.

22
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What is Muller-Thurgau (Rivaner)? What is its flavor profile? How does it differ from Riesling?

A

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.

23
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What is the flavor profile of Silvaner (aka Gruner Silvaner)?

A

moderate acidity, neutral fruit, earthy quality.

24
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Where is spatburgunder grown? How does it compare to other Pinot Noirs?

A

Pfalz and Baden. It tends to produce lighter bodied fruity styles.

25
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Geographically, where are the finest vineyards in Germany located?

A

On the steep, southern facing slopes in the river valleys.

26
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Is Chaptalisation permitted in Germany?

A

Yes, but not for pradikatswein.

27
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How are sweet wines from Kabinett up to Auslese made?

A

By stopping fermentation.

28
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What is the dominant grape in the Mosel?

A

Riesling.

29
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What are the most well-known villages in the Mosel?

A

Piesport, Bernkastel and Wehlen

30
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Where is the Nahe situated? What is the primary grape?

A

Between the Mosel and Rheinhessen. Riesling

31
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What is the most famous village in the Nahe?

A

Schlossbockelheim

32
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Describe the style of the Reisling from the Nahe?

A

They have the pronounced acidity of the Mosel, yet slightly riper fruit character.

33
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What are the two most famous villages in the Rheingau?

A

Rudisheim, Johannisberg

34
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What is the largest wine growing region in Germany?

A

Rheinhessen

35
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What is the two most famous village in the Rheinhessen?

A

Nierstein

36
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What are the two most widely planted grapes in the Rheinhessen?

A

Muller-Thurgau and Riesling

37
Q

Which German region is seen as a continuation of Alsace?

A

The Pfalz

38
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What is the driest of the regions in Germany?

A

The Pfalz

39
Q

What are the two most famous villages in the Pfalz?

A

Forst, Diedesheim

40
Q

In what regions are the highest quality Sylvaner made?

A

Franken and Rheinhessen

41
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What is the warmest and most southernly wine region in Germany?

A

Baden

42
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What is the dominant grape in Baden?

A

Spatburgunder

43
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What is the most famous village in Baden?

A

Kaiserstuhl

44
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What are the 7 most important regions in Germany?

A

The Mosel, the Nahe, the Rheingau, Rheinhessen, Pfalz, Baden, Franken

45
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What is Edelfaule?

A

Nobel Rot

46
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What is Dornfelder?

A

A deeply colored red grape variety. Second most planted red grape variety in Germany.

47
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Where is schlossbockelheim?

A

The Nahe

48
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Where is Bernkastel?

A

The Mosel

49
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Where is Nierstein?

A

Rheinhessen

WSET level 3 - KM (20 decks)

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