Germany Flashcards
Where is Baden located?
Across the river, and across the boarder from Alsace
Does Baden also benefit from the rain shadow of the Vosges?
Yes!
True of False,
Baden is the warmest growing region in Germany
True
Baden is know for wines made from which grape variety?
Spätburgunder, otherwise known as Pinot Noir
True or False,
Black grapes are the most planted grapes in Baden?
False, while the reputation of Spätburgunder is high, red grape varieties only account for 41% of the plantings in Baden
While the region is known for producing high volume, inexpensive blends, Baden has started gaining a reputation for producing wines made from what grapes?
- Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris)
- Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc)
- Chardonnay
Co-ops account for what percentage of the production in Baden?
75%
What is Kaiserstuhl?
It is the name of the ancient volcano that aide in the different aspects and soils in Baden
Württemberg is the ______ largest wine growing region in Germany
4th
Black grape varieties account for what percentage of the plantings in Württemberg?
68%
What are the most planted black grape varieties in Württemberg?
- Trollinger
- Lemberger
- Schwarzriesilng
What is another name for Trollinger?
Schiava