Germany - MA Questions 14.04.20 Flashcards
Scheurebe is a crossing of which 2 grapes?.
Bukettrebe x Riesling.
What are the parents of Bukettrebe?
Silvaner x Trollinger.
What does the term Feinherb indicate on a German wine label?
Indicates a a slightly off-dry style; no legal definition.
Why is Pfalz similar to Alsace?
The Haardt Hills, a continuation of Alsace’s Vosges Mountains, lie to the west, reaching heights of 500-600 meters providing a rain shadow effect which leads to a relatively warm, dry climate. Also the soils are extremely varied and complex, with layers of red sandstone, calcium-based limestone, loess, red slate, basalt, igneous granite and alluvial gravel.
In which Anbaugabiete can you find the bereich Kaiserstuhl?
Baden.
Give two synonyms for the grape Trollinger.
Vernatsch, Schiava.
Give 2 Alleinbesitz in Mosel.
Wiltinger Braune Kupp – Egon Müller; Graacher Josephshöfer - Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt.
In which Anbaugebiete can you find the village of Ockfen?
Mosel, Saar bereich.
Which mountain range protects Ahr terrased vineyards from cold winds?
Eifel mountains.
In which Anbaugebiete would you find the producer Weingut Gunderloch?
Rheinhessen.
Which Bereich is the largest in Mosel?
Bernkastel.
Where would you find the following producers:
a) Weingut Keller?
b) Weingut Hermann Dönnhoff?
c) Robert Weil?
a) Weingut Keller? Florsheim-Dalsheim, Rheinhessen, Germany.
b) Weingut Hermann Dönnhoff? Oberhausen, Nahe, Germany.
c) Robert Weil? Kiedrich, Rheingau, Germany.
In which Anbaugebiete would you find the following Bereich:
a) Bad Munster
b) Bodensee
c) Steigerwald
d) Nierstein
e) Burg Cochem
a) Bad Munster – Nahe
b) Bodensee – Baden
c) Steigerwald – Franken
d) Nierstein – Rheinhessen
e) Burg Cochem – Mosel
What is the river that Franken lies on??
The Main river.
How is the traditional bottle called in Franken?
Bocksbeutel.
Which grape is solely permitted by the VDP Grosse Lage in Nahe?
Riesling.
What is the minimum size for single vineyards in Germany?
5 hectares.
Give two single vineyards which are exceptions having less than 5 hectares.
Forster Kirchenstuck – Pfalz;
Bernkasteler Doctor - Middle Mosel;
Kiedricher Turmberg – Rheingau;
Schloss Vollrads – Rheingau
Where and what is Roter Hang?
Roter Hang, a “red hill” of clay and red sandstone (Rotliegendes) on the left bank of the Rhine between Nackenheim and Nierstein associated with great quality wines.
Who is producing G Max Riesling?
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, Rheinhessen.
Which region has the world’s largest acreage of Riesling?
Pfalz.
Which varieties are authorized for VDP Grosse Lage in Pfalz?
Riesling, Spatburgunder and Weissburgunder.
What is the most planted grape in Franken?
Muller-Thurgau.
What is the minimum must weight in Oeschle for Eiswein?
110-128 Oeschle.
What are the 4 different tiers in VDP and what are the maximum yields for each?
Gutswein - regional tier - 75hl/ha;
Ortswein - village tier - 75 hl/ha;
Erste Lage - premier cru - 60hl/ha;
Grosse Lage - grand cru - 50hl/ha
What do the following terms which may appear on labels mean?
a) Kalkstein
b) Blauen Schiefer
c) Buntsandstein
a) Kalkstein - limestone
b) Blauen Schiefer – blue slate
c) Buntsandstein – red sandstone
What is the maximum residual sugar allowed in Grosse Gewachs bottlings?
Max 9 grams.
Is chaptalization allowed in VDP wines?
Legally yes. It is routinely practiced with the Spatburgunder.
What are the sizes of Stuck, Doppelstuck and Halbstuck?
Stuck - 1200 liters;
Doppelstuck - 2400 liters;
Halbstuck - 600 liters.
What is Fruhburgunder?
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.
What is the synonym for Grauburgunder in Baden?
Rulander, often used for Botrytized styles.
Which producer is accredited with producing the first Spatlese?
Schloss Johannisberg.
Where is Hollenberg Einzllage and what is it famous for?
Is an Einzellage in Assmannhausen, Rheingau. Famous for Spatburgunder. August Kesseler is a very good producer.
What is Oeil-de-Perdrix?
A refined and fruity rose made from Pinot Noir in Neuchatel.
What are the grand cru AOC of Vaud?
Dezaley and Calamin.
What is Vin des Glacier? Or Gletscherwein?
It is a rare speciality from the Valais canton in Switzerland. Initially made from the Reze grape, today can be made from many grapes (Malvoisie, Ermitage, Petite Arvine, Fendant and Humagne Blanc). Is a multi-vintage blend similar to a solera system.
How is Pinot Gris known in Valais?
Malvoisie.
What is the grape allowed in Eisenberg DAC?
Blaufrankisch.
What does the term “Hauersekt” mean in Austria?
Tirage, disgorgement and expedition performed by the grape grower. (like RM in champagne)
What is the minimum ageing on the lees for Grosse Reserve Sekt in Austria?
30 months.
