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What does “Hock” mean?

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  • An English term since 1800s used to indicate wines from the middle Rhine which later became the generic term for German wines. - By the end of 1800s “Mossele” evolved as a distinct category than the generic Hock.
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When was Phylloxera discovered in Germany?

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1872

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What was the outcome of the Flurbereiningung campaign?

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Consolidation of parcels of land divided by successive generations. Many of the old terraces critical to winegrowing were eliminated to make room for the increasing Muller-Thurgau plantings.

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What does Amtliche Prufungsnummer mean?

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“Official exam number” consisting of 5 sets of digits.

  1. the location of the examination board
  2. the village in which the wine was produced
  3. the producer
  4. the unique number of the bottling
  5. the year in which the wine was tasted (typically 1 calendar year after the harvest)
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What is the minimum size for single vineyards in Germany?

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5 hectares with a few exceptions:

  • Forster Kirchenstuck - Pfalz
  • Bernkasteler Doctor - Middle Mosel
  • Kiedricher Turmberg - Rheingau
  • Schloss Vollards - Rheingau
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What does the term Feinherb indicate on a German wine label?

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Indicates a a slightly off-dry style;

no legal definition

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What does “geschutzte Ursprungsbezeichnung” mean?

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Protected designation of origin

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What are the 4 German Wine categories?

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  1. Wein (Deutscher Wein if produced from 100% German grapes)
  2. Landwein (8.5% min alcohol level)
  3. Qualitatswein (7% min alcohol level)
  4. Pradikatswein (min 7% abv for Kabinett, Spatlese and Auslese; min 5.5% abv for Beerenauslese, Eiswein and Trockenbeerenauslese)
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What are the minimum must weights for Pradikatswein ?

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  1. Kabinett 70 - 85 oechsle
  2. Spatlese 76 - 95 oechsle
  3. Auslese 83 - 105 oechsle
  4. Beernauslese 110 - 128 oechsle
  5. Eiswein 110 - 128 oechsle
  6. Trockenbeerenauslese 150 - 154 oechsle
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What does VDP stand for?

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Verband Deutscher Pradikatsweinguter - an association of German producers dedicated to high quality wines made from representative varieties for each region with the aim of preserving the sense of place.

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What are the requirements for the VDP membership?

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  • higher minimum must weights than the German law
  • lower maximum yields than the German law permits
  • all wines must be estate grown
  • must cultivate a minimum of 80% traditional grapes
  • VDP prohibits the usage of Gorsslagen on the label
  • mandatory presence of the logo (Traubenadler)
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When was VDP founded? How was it initially called?

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1910

Verband Deutscher Naturweinversteigerer - Natur referring to unchaptalized wines.

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What are the 4 different tiers in VDP? What are the maximum yields for each tier?

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  1. Gutswein - regional tier - 75hl/ha
  2. Ortswein - village tier - 75 hl/ha
  3. Erste Lage - premier cru - 60hl/ha
  4. Grosse Lage - grand cru - 50hl/ha
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What is Gutswein?

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The first tier in the VDP classification; the only statement of origin on the label is the Anbaugebiete is coming from

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What is Ortswein?

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The second tier in the VDP classification denoting wines made from multiple vineyards within the same village that are typically labeled with the village name and/or a statement of soil like: Kalkstein (limestone), Blauen Schiefer (blue slate) or Buntsandstein (red sandstone).

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What is Erste Lage?

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The third tier in the VDP classification often traditionally labeled with the vineyard name preceded by the village name.

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What is Grosse Lage?

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The forth and the highest tier in the VDP classification which are labeled solely with the vineyard name.

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What does the term Grosses Gewachs (GG) mean?

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  • a dry wine from a Grosse Lage vineyard
  • must be minimum Spatlese level at harvest
  • max 9 grams/l RS - must carry GG on the label
  • the whites can be released only after 1st September of the year after the harvest
  • the reds must age an additional year with 12 months in wood
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19
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Can Pradikat levels be used on VDP wines labels?

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Yes, but are reserved for sweet wines. “Spatlese trocken” and “Auslese trocken” no longer appear on dry wine labels.

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When can Pradikatswein Grosse Lage be released?

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As early as 1st of May the year following the harvest.

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Is chaptalization allowed in VDP wines?

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Legally yes. It is routinely practiced with the Spatburgunder.

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In which Anbaugebiete doesn’t exist the “Erste Lage” category?

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Mosel, Ahr and Rheinhessen.

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23
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What is the most planted grape in Germany?

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Riesling

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What are the sizes of Stuck, Doppelstuck and Halbstuck?

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  1. Stuck - 1200 liters
  2. Doppelstuck - 2400 liters
  3. Halbstuck - 600 liters
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What is the second most planted grape in Germany?

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Muller-Thurgau. It was a very important component in Liebfraumilch and other low-end products.

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What are the parents of Muller-Thurgau?

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Riesling x Madeleine Royale.

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What is Fruhburgunder?

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A rare specialty of Germany. A natural mutation genetically identical to Pinot Noir with thicker skins and 2 weeks earlier ripening giving a wine with darker color, more fruit expression and lower acidity. Known in France as Pinot Noir Precoce.

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What is the most planted red grape in Germany?

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Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir). 50% of the plantings are in Baden.

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What is the second most planted red grape in Germany?

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Dornfelder (Helfensteiner x Heroldrebe). Is thick skinned, producing darker and fuller style than the Spatburgunder.

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What is the synonym for Grauburgunder in Baden?

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Rulander, often used for Botrytized styles.

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Which river flows through Baden separating it from Alsace?

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The Rhine river.

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What does a golden capsule mean on a Mosel or Rheingau bottle?

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It indicates a higher level of sweetness and distinction. If the golden capsule is longer (lange Goldkapsule) it indicates an even rarer and special selection.

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What other symbol apart from the golden capsule is used in Mosel to distinguish reserve bottles?

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Stars. *, **, ***

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Explain the terms “Classic” and “Selection” in Germany.

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Classic

  • harmoniously dry wines
  • max 15 grams RS per liter
  • single varietal without mentioning the vineyard on the label
  • min 12% alcohol (11.5% in Mosel)

Selection

  • max 9 grams RS per liter (12 grams for Riesling)
  • released after 1st of September 1 year after harvest
  • must weight needs to be equal to Auslese (83-105)
  • min 12.2% alcohol
  • max yields 60 hl/ha
  • hand harvested
  • single variety from single vineyards
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What do the terms “Gustabfullung” and “Erzeugerabfullung” mean?

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German term for Estate-Bottled.

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What does the term “Abfuller” mean?

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German term for commercial winery.

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37
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Which region in Germany is associated with Silvaner?

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Franken.

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38
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What are the four types of Silvaner varieties?

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Gruner

Blauer

Roter

Gelber

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How is Pinot Blanc in Germany called? What are the main regions for it?

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Weissburgunder. Baden and Pfalz.

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How is Blaufrankisch called in Germany and where is it mainly grown?

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Lamberger. In Wurttemberg

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What are the parents of Scheurebe? What are the main regions for it?

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Riesling x Bukettrebe. Rheinhessen and Pfalz.

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42
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How is Pinot Meunier called in Germany?

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Schwarzriesling.

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Which producer is accredited with producing the first Spatlese?

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Schloss Johannisberg.

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44
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How many Bereichen in Rheingau?

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1 only, Johannisberg.

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45
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What does the term Erstes Gewachs mean?

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Legally defined term by the German Wine Law denoting dry Riesling or Spatburgunder from selected vineyards in Rheingau.

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46
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Give 2 monopoles in Rheingau.

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  1. Schloss Johannisberg - Schloss Johannisberg
  2. Hattenheimer Steinberger - Kloster Eberbach
  3. Hattenheimer Pfaffenberg - Schloss Schonborn
  4. Rauenthaler Nonnenberg - Georg Breuer
  5. Schloss Vollrads - Schloss Vollrads
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47
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Name 3 Einzellage in Rudesheim, Rheingau.

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Berg Rottland

Berg Roseneck

Berg Schlossberg

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Name 3 Einzellage in Hochheim, Rheingau

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  1. Holle
  2. Kirchenstuck
  3. Domdechaney
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Which river flows near the village of Hochheim in Rheingau?

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The Main river.

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Where is Hollenberg and what is it famous for?

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Is an Einzellage in Assmannhausen, Rheingau. Famous for Spatburgunder. August Kesseler is a very good producer.

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Name 5 Gemeinden (villages) in Rheingau.

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  1. Lorch
  2. Assmannhausen
  3. Rudesheim
  4. Geisenheim
  5. Johannisberg
  6. Winkel
  7. Oestrich
  8. Hallgarten
  9. Hattenheim
  10. Erbach
  11. Kiedrich
  12. Eltville
  13. Rauenthal
  14. Martinsthal
  15. Walluf
  16. Hocheim am Main
  17. Wicker
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Name 2 Einzellage in Johannisberg, Rheingau.

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  1. Schloss Johannisberg
  2. Hölle
  3. Klaus
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Name 3 Einzellage in Winkel, Rheingau.

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  1. Schloss Vollrads
  2. Gutenberg
  3. Hasensprung
  4. Jesuitengarten
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Name 3 Einzellage in Hattenheim, Rheingau.

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  1. Pfaffenberg (monopole of Schloss Schonborn)
  2. Mannberg
  3. Steinberg (monopole of Kloster Eberbach)
  4. Hassel
  5. Engelmannsberg
  6. Wisselbrunnen
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55
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What does “alleinbesitz” mean?

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Monopole

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Name 2 Einzellage in Halgarten, Rheingau.

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  1. Schönhell
  2. Jungfer
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Name 1 Einzellage in Kiedrich, Rheingau.

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  1. Gräfenberg (Robert Weil is a very good producer)
  2. Sandgrub
  3. Wasseros
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Where can we find the steepest slopes in Rheingau?

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Rudesheim, Berg Schlossberg is at 70% grade.

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Which mountain range is situated East from the Rhein river?

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Taunus Mountain Range.

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Name 1 Einzellage in Erbach, Rheingau.

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  1. Marcobrunn
  2. Siegelsberg
  3. Steinmorgen
  4. Michelmark
  5. Hohenrain
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Name 1 Einzellage in Eltville, Rheingau.

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  1. Rheinberg
  2. Taubenberg
  3. Langenstuck
  4. Sonnenberg
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What is Charta Association?

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Association of growers who promote dry quality wines made from Riesling in Rheingau following more stringent rules than the German Wine Law . The emblem of 3 Roman arches.

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Which Mountains are located next to the Mosel river?

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Hunsruck Hills and Eifel Mountains.

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Name the Bereichen of Mosel.

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  1. Burg Cochem
  2. Bernkastel
  3. Ruwertal
  4. Saar
  5. Obermosel
  6. Moseltor
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65
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How does the Devonian slate impact grape growing in Mosel?

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It releases the heat stored throughout the day during the night helping to defuse the night time low temperatures.

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Where can we find single post system of vine training.

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In Mosel, due to the steepness of the slopes which sometimes can be up to 100%.

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List the most important Gemeinden in Bernkastel. Name at least 1 Einzellage for each.

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  1. Trittenheim (Apotheke)
  2. Piesport (Goldtropfchen, Domherr)
  3. Brauneberg (Juffer, Juffer Sonnenuhr)
  4. Bernkastel - Kues (Doktor, Lay)
  5. Graach (Domprobst, Josephshofer, Himmelreich)
  6. Wehlen (Sonnenuhr)
  7. Zeltingen (Sonnenuhr)
  8. Urzig (Wurzgarten)
  9. Erden (Pralat, Treppchen)
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Where is Winningen? Name 1 Einzellage within it.

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Burg Cochem bereich in Mosel. Einzellage Uhlen. Heymann Lowenstein is a star producer.

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What is the soil of Obermosel? What is the main grape?

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Clacareous soil. The Elbling variety is producing simple fruit-forward whites and sparkling wines.

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70
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What are the tributaries of Mosel?

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Ruwer and Saar.

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List 2 Gemeinden in Ruwertal. Name 1 Einzellage for each.

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  1. Eitelsbach (Karthauserhofberg)
  2. Mertesdorf (Abstberg, Herrenberg, Bruderberg)
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List 2 Gemeinden in Saar. Name 1 Einzellage for each.

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  1. Wiltingen (Scharzhofberg). Egon Muller lauded producer.
  2. Saarburg (Rausch)
  3. Kanzem (Altenberg, Horecker)
  4. Serrig (Schloss Saarstein, Würtzberg)
  5. Ockfen (Bockstein)
  6. Oberemmel (Hütte)
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73
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What is the biggest wine growing region in Germany?

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Rheinhessen.

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Which region in the world has the most Silvaner planted ?

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Rheinhessen.

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What is Liebfraumilch?

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Cheap, high volume wine allowed to be produced in Nahe, Pfalz, Rheingau and Rheinhessen. It has to contain minimum 70% of Riesling, Muller-Thurgau, Silvaner and Kerner. Must contain minimum 18 grams RS per liter and cannot have varietals on the label.

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Name the 3 Bereiche in Rheinhessen.

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  1. Nierstein
  2. Wonnegau
  3. Bingen
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List 2 Gemeinden in Nierstein, Rheinhessen. Name 1 Einzellage for each.

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  1. Bodenheim (Burgweg)
  2. Nackenheim (Rothenberg)
  3. Nierstein (Hipping, Pettenthal)
  4. Openheim (Schützenhütte, Sackträger)
  5. Dienheim (Falkenberg, Tafelstein)
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List 2 Gemeinden in Wonnegau. Name 1 Einzellage for each.

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  1. Westhofen (Mortstein, Kirchspiel)
  2. Florsheim - Dalsheim (Hubacker, Bürgel)
  3. Dittelsheim (Leckerberg, Geyersberg)
  4. Monsheim (NA)
  5. Worms (Liebfrauenstift-Kirchenstück)
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List 2 Gemeinden in Bingen. Name 1 Einzellage for each.

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  1. Siefersheim (Heerkretz, Höllberg)
  2. Bingen (Kirchberg, Scharlachberg)
  3. Appenheim (NA)
80
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Which area is associated with quality winegrowing in Rheinhessen?

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Roter Hang, a “red hill” of clay and red sandstone (Rotliegendes) on the left bank of the Rhine between Nackenheim and Nierstein.

81
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Name two producers in Roter Hang.

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Klaus-Peter Keller and Philipp Wittmann.

82
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Who is producing G Max Riesling?

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Klaus-Peter Keller, is the most expensive Riesling in Germany. Made from a vine-by-vine selection from the best of the 16 hectares of estate vineyards in Wonnegau.

83
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Which region has the world’s largest acreage of Riesling?

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Pfalz.

84
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Which varieties are authorized for VDP Grosse Lage in Pfalz?

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Riesling, Spatburgunder and Weissburgunder.

85
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Name the Bereiche of Pfalz.

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  1. Sudliche Weinstrasse
  2. Mittelhaardt Deutsche Weinstrasse
86
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Name 3 Gemeinden in Mittelhaardt Deutsche Weinstrasse, Pfalz. Give 1 Einzellage in each.

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  1. Kallstadt (Saumagen)
  2. Ungstein (Weilberg)
  3. Bad Durckheim (Spielberg, Michelsberg, Abtsfronhof)
  4. Wachenheim
  5. Forst (Kirchenstuck, Freundstuck, Pechstein, Ungeheuer, Jesuitengarten)
  6. Deidesheim (Langenmorgen, Hohenmorgen, Kieselberg)
  7. Ruppertsberg (Reiterpfad, Gaisböhl - Bürklin-Wolf monopole)
  8. Königsbach (Idig)
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Name 3 Gemeinden in Südliche-Weinstrasse, Pfalz. Give 1 Einzellage in each.

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  1. Siebeldingen (Im Sonnenschein)
  2. Birkweiler (Kastanienbusch)
  3. Schweigen (Kammerberg)
88
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What is the warmest vineyard in Pfalz?

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Kirchenstuck from the village of Forst.

89
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Where are Reichstrat Von Buhl, Burklin-Wolf and Bassermann-Jordan producers located?

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Mittelhaardt, Pfalz.

90
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What are the soils in Pfalz?

A

Very diverse, similar with Alsace. Layers of Basalt, Limestone (Kalkstein), shell-limestone (Muschelkalk), sand, gravel and loess.

91
Q

What is the river that Franken lies on?

A

The Main river.

92
Q

What is the climate in Franken?

A

Continental with short, hot summers and cold winters.

93
Q

What is the most planted grape in Franken?

A

Muller-Thurgau.

94
Q

What is the most important grape in Franken?

A

Silvaner.

95
Q

How is the traditional bottle called in Franken?

A

Bocksbeutel

96
Q

Name the 3 Bereichen in Franken.

A
  1. Mainviereck
  2. Maindreieck
  3. Steigerwald
97
Q

Gemeinden and Einzellage in Maindreieck.

A
  1. Würzburg (Stein, Leiste)
  2. Eschendorf (Lump)
98
Q

Gemeinden in Steigerwald, Franken.

A
  1. Iphofen (Julius Echter Berg)
  2. Castell (Schlossberg)
  3. Rödelsee (Hoheleite)
  4. Wiesenbronn

*() Einzellage

99
Q

Give the important Gemeinde in Mainviereck. Name 1 Einzellage in it.

A
  1. Bürgstadt (Centgrafenberg)
100
Q

Which village is shared between Franken, Baden and Wurttemberg?

A

Taubertal

101
Q

Which grape is solely permitted by the VDP Grosse Lage in Nahe?

A

Riesling.

102
Q

Give 3 Gemeinden in Nahe and name 1 Einzellage for each.

A
  1. Bad Kreuznach
  2. Bad Munster
  3. Norheim
  4. Oberhausen (Brucke)
  5. Niederhausen (Hermanshohle, Hermannsberg)
  6. Schlossbockelheim (Kupfergrube, Felsenberg)
103
Q

Give 2 Einzellage in Pfalz which are smaller than 5 hectares.

A
  1. Hohenmorgen in Deidesheim
  2. Freundstück in Forst
  3. Kirchenstück in Forst
104
Q

What are the 3 most successfull grapes used in Baden?

A

Spatburgunder, Weissburgunder and Grauburgunder.

105
Q

Give 3 Bereiche in Baden.

A
  1. Badische Bergstrasse
  2. Karichgau
  3. Bodensee
  4. Breisgau
  5. Kaiserstuhl (most celebrated for Spatburgunder)
  6. Markgraferland
  7. Ortenau
  8. Tauberfranken
  9. Tuniberg
106
Q

What is the most planted red grape in Wurttemberg?

A

Trollinger (Schiava in Italy)

107
Q

Where can we find Schwarzriesling in Germany?

A

In Wurttemberg.

108
Q

What is the synonym for Blaufrankisch in Wurttemberg?

A

Lemberger.

109
Q

What are the Bereichen in Wurttemberg?

A
  1. Wurttembergischer Unterland
  2. Wurttenbergischer Bodensee
  3. Kocher-Jagst-Tauber
  4. Oberer Neckar
  5. Remstal-Stuttgart
  6. Bayerischer Bodensee
110
Q

What is Schillerwein?

A

A special style of rose from Wurttemberg which is allowed to be made by co-fermenting white with red grapes.

111
Q

What is the main grape in Ahr?

A

Spatburgunder, together with Fruhburgunder they account for 70% of the plantings.

112
Q

What is it special about Spatburgunder from Ahr?

A

It is a rare example of slate grown Pinot Noir which imparts a smoky undertone to the wine.

113
Q

Where is Walporzheim - Ahrtal?

A

Ahr, Germany. Is the only Bereich in Ahr.

114
Q

What are the Bereiche of Mittelrhein?

A
  1. Siebengebirge
  2. Lorelei
115
Q

What does “lieblich” mean?

A

Medium sweet.

116
Q

What is the main grape in Mittelrhein?

A

Riesling. Conditions here are similar to Mosel but the wines tend to be drier on average.

117
Q

What is the smallest Anbaugebiete in Germany?

A

Hessische Bergstrasse.

118
Q

What are the Bereiche of Hessische Bergstrasse?

A
  1. Starkenburg
  2. Umstadt
119
Q

What is the maine grape in Hessische Bergstrasse?

A

Riesling, mostly consumed locally.

120
Q

What is the northernmost region in Germany?

A

Sachsen and Saale-Unstrut. 51 degrees N latitude.

121
Q

Name the Bereiche of Sachsen.

A
  1. Elstertal
  2. Meissen
122
Q

Name the Bereiche of Saale-Unstrut

A
  1. Schlossneuenberg
  2. Thurigen
  3. Mansfelder Seen
123
Q

Where can we find Goldriesling?

A

In Sachsen. Is a crossing developed in 1893 at the Oberlin Institute in Alsace.

124
Q

What are the main grapes planted in Sachsen and Saale-Unstrut?

A

Muller-Thurgau and Riesling.

125
Q

What does ‘edelfaule’ mean?

A

Noble Rot in German.

126
Q

Which estate is known for introducing the first Spatlese harvest? When?

A

Schloss Johannisberg. 1775.

127
Q

What is Weissherbst?

A

A varietal saignee rose wine produced in Germany of at least Qulitatswein quality. Best examples made from Pinot Noir coming from Baden and Wurtemberg.

128
Q

What is the minimum alcohol level for Pradikatswein in Germany?

A

min 7% min 5,5% for Beerenauslese, TBA and Eiswein

129
Q

Where would you find the producer Robert Weil?

A

Kiedrich, Rheingau, Germany.

130
Q

Where would you find the producer Reichsgraff von Kesselstatt?

A

Mosel, Germany.

131
Q

Where would you find the producer Weingut Hermann Dönnhoff?

A

Nahe, Germany.

132
Q

Where would you find the producer Weingut Keller?

A

Florsheim-Dalsheim, Rheinhessen, Germany.

133
Q

Where would you find the producer Weingut Dr. Bürklin-Wolf?

A

Wachenheim, Pfalz, Germany.

134
Q

Name a notable producer in Mittelrhein.

A

Toni Jost in Bacharach Hahn.

135
Q

Which producer labels his Grosse Lage wines as “GC” (as in Grand Cru) instead of “GG”? Where is it located?

A

Weingut Dr. Burkin Wolf. Wachenheim, Pfalz, Germany.

136
Q

Where does the Mosel river emerge from?

A

Vosges Mountains in France.

137
Q

Which Bereich is the largest in Mosel?

A

Bernkastel.

138
Q

Name 2 grosslagen in Bernkastel.

A
  1. Badstube
  2. Michelsberg
139
Q

Where would you find the producer Reinhold Haart?

A

Mosel, Germany.

140
Q

Which Anbaugebiete has the largest vineyard area in Germany?

A

Rheinhessen.

141
Q

Where would you find the producer Weingut Gunderloch?

A

Rheinhessen, Germany.

142
Q

What is “Message in a Bottle”? Which region in Germany is associated with?

A

An association of young growers in Rheinhessen committed to raising the quality throughout the region.

143
Q

Why is Pfalz similar to Alsace?

A
  • the region itself is a natural continuation of Alsace - climate is very sunny and dry - complex soil makeup (sandstone, limestone, loess, red slate, basalt, granite and alluvial gravel) - Haardt hills (German name for Vosges Mountains)
144
Q

Where would you find the producer Hansjörg Rebholz?

A

Pfalz, Germany.

145
Q

Where would you find the producer Friedrich Becker?

A

Pfalz, Germany.

146
Q

Where would you find the producer Bassermann-Jordan?

A

Pfalz, Germany.

147
Q

Where would you find the producer Von Buhl?

A

Pfalz, Germany.

148
Q

Where would you find the producer Müller-Catoir?

A

Pfalz, Germany.

149
Q

Which mountain range protects Ahr terrased vineyards from cold winds?

A

Eifel mountains.

150
Q

Why is Ahr warmer than Mosel?

A

Sheltered from cold winds, steep slopes and rocky, volcanic slate soils.

151
Q

Name the grosselage of Ahr.

A

Klosterberg.

152
Q

Where would you find the producers Meyer-Näkel and Kreuzberg?

A

Ahr, Germany.

153
Q

What was an old nickname for Frankish wine?

A

“Steinwein”.

154
Q

Where would you find the producer Matthias Müller?

A

Mittelrhein, Germany?

155
Q

Which Bereich in Germany is the warmest?

A

Kaiserstuhl in Baden.

156
Q

Which Anbaugebiete is located in the Elbe River Valley?

A

Sachsen.

157
Q

What are the contiguous smaller crus that make up the Maximin Grunhaus alleinbesitz?

A

Bruderberg, Abtsberg, Herrenberg

158
Q

Which monopole vineyard is the source for Donhhoff’s Eiswein?

A

Oberhäuser Brücke

159
Q

What are the parents of Dornfelder ?

A

Helfensteiner and Heroldrebe.

160
Q

What is the synonym for Schiava in Germany ?

A

Trollinger.

161
Q

In which Anbaugebiete would you find the gemeinden Dernau and Heppingen ?

A

Ahr

162
Q

What are the two most planted red grapes in Ahr ?

A

Spatburgunder and Fruhburgunder (Pinot Noir precoce).

163
Q

Ortenau, Kaiserstuhl and Bodensee are all bereiche in which Anbaugebiete ?

A

Baden

164
Q

Where would you find Iphofen ?

A

Steigerwald, Franken.

165
Q

In which Bereiche would you find the following villages ?

Ockfen

Mertesdorf

Bremm

Kesten

A

Ockfen - Saar

Mertesdorf - Ruwertal

Bremm - Burg Cohem

Kesten - Bernkastel

166
Q

Leiterchen and Felsenkopf are both alleinbesitz of which producer ? Where are they located ?

A

Weingut Josef Milz. Trittenheim, Bernkastel, Mosel.

167
Q

Who is the sole owner of Braune Kupp? Where is it located?

A

Egon Muller. Wiltingen, Saar, Mosel.

168
Q

Which soil is predominant around the villages of Urzig and Erden?

A

Iron rich Devonian red slate.

169
Q

In which Anbaugebiete would you find the gemeinden of Traisen, Oberhausen and Bockenau?

A

Nahe

170
Q

Where would you find the Einzellage Gaisböhl? Who owns it entirely?

A

Ruppertsberg, Pfalz. Monopole of Dr. Bürklin-Wolf.

171
Q

What is the most planted red grape in Pfalz?

A

Dornfelder.

172
Q

Where would you find the Einzellage Nonnenberg? Who owns it?

A

Rauenthal, Rheingau. Monopole of Georg Breuer.

173
Q

Where would you find the producer Josef Spreitzer?

A

Oestrich, Rheingau.

174
Q

What was the first vintage for Keller’s G-Max?

A

2001

175
Q

Which producer is the only German member of Primum Familiae Vini?

A

Egon Muller

176
Q

In which village would you find the producer Joh.Jos. Prum?

A

Wehlen.

177
Q

Name the two monopoles of Dr. Bürklin-Wolf.

A

Ruppertsberger Gaisböhl Grand Cru.

Wachenheimer Rechbächel 1er Cru

178
Q

Rauenthaler Nonnenberg is a monopole of which producer?

A

Georg Breuer in Rheingau.

179
Q

Which monopole vineyard is the source for Donhhoff’s Eiswein?

A

Oberhäuser Brücke

180
Q

What is the maximum temperature allowed for harvesting grapes for Eiswein in Germany ?

A

-7 degrees celsius.

181
Q

In which Gemeinde would you find Schloss Johannisberg?

A

Geisenheim

182
Q

Are the following Gemeinden in Mittelmosel, Ruwertal or Saar?

Eitelsbach

Neumagen

Ockfen

Zeltingen

Mertsedorf

A

Eitelsbach – Ruwer

Neumagen – Mittel

Ockfen – Saar

Zeltingen – Mittel

Mertsedorf – Ruwer

183
Q

What is Badisch Rotgold?

A

A rotling from the Baden region.

Made from Grauburgunder (min. 51%) and Spatburgunder grapes. Composition must be declared on label.

184
Q

What is the size of a Füder cask common in the Mosel?

A

1000 liters.

185
Q

Which German hybrid is a Diana x Chambourcin crossing?

A

Regent.

186
Q

Name the Anbaugebiete where each of the following VDP producers are based.

Schlossgut Diel

Dr. Heger

Knipser

Van Volxem

Matthias Muller

A

Schlossgut Diel – Nahe

Dr. Heger – Baden

Knipser – Pfalz

Van Volxem – Mosel

Matthias Muller – Mittelrhein

187
Q

Who makes the following German alleinbesitzen?

Rauenthaler Nonnenberg

Piesporter Kreuzwingert

Wachenheimer Rechbachel

Maximin Grunhauser

A

Rauenthaler Nonnenberg – Georg Breuer

Piesporter Kreuzwingert – Reinhold Haart

Wachenheimer Rechbachel – Burklin Wolf

Maximin Grunhauser – Carl von Schubert

188
Q

What are the different levels of the Mittelrhein Riesling Charter Classification?

A

Handstreich

Felsenspiel

Meisterstuck

189
Q

List the Deutscher Wein Regions.

A

Bayern

Albrechtsburg

Rhein Mosel

Oberrhein

Neiderlausitz

Neckar

Stargarder Land

190
Q

In which Anbaugebiet would you find the einzellage Eschendorfer Lump?

A

Franken

191
Q

What are the parents for Bacchus?

A

(Riesling x Sylvaner) x Muller Thurgau

192
Q

What are the parents for Kerner?

A

Schiava Grossa x Riesling

193
Q

What are the parents for Traminer?

A

Sylvaner x Oesterreichisch Weiss

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