Germany - MA Questions 14.04.20

Question 1

Scheurebe is a crossing of which 2 grapes?.

Answer 1

Bukettrebe x Riesling.

Question 2

What are the parents of Bukettrebe?

Answer 2

Silvaner x Trollinger.

Question 3

What does the term Feinherb indicate on a German wine label?

Answer 3

Indicates a a slightly off-dry style; no legal definition.

Question 4

Why is Pfalz similar to Alsace?

Answer 4

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.

Question 5

In which Anbaugabiete can you find the bereich Kaiserstuhl?

Answer 5

Baden.

Question 6

Give two synonyms for the grape Trollinger.

Answer 6

Vernatsch, Schiava.

Question 7

Give 2 Alleinbesitz in Mosel.

Answer 7

Wiltinger Braune Kupp – Egon Müller; Graacher Josephshöfer - Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt.

Question 8

In which Anbaugebiete can you find the village of Ockfen?

Answer 8

Mosel, Saar bereich.

Question 9

Which mountain range protects Ahr terrased vineyards from cold winds?

Answer 9

Eifel mountains.

Question 10

In which Anbaugebiete would you find the producer Weingut Gunderloch?

Answer 10

Rheinhessen.

Question 11

Which Bereich is the largest in Mosel?

Answer 11

Bernkastel.

Question 12

Where would you find the following producers:

a) Weingut Keller?
b) Weingut Hermann Dönnhoff?
c) Robert Weil?

Answer 12

a) Weingut Keller? Florsheim-Dalsheim, Rheinhessen, Germany.
b) Weingut Hermann Dönnhoff? Oberhausen, Nahe, Germany.
c) Robert Weil? Kiedrich, Rheingau, Germany.

Question 13

In which Anbaugebiete would you find the following Bereich:

a) Bad Munster
b) Bodensee
c) Steigerwald
d) Nierstein
e) Burg Cochem

Answer 13

a) Bad Munster – Nahe
b) Bodensee – Baden
c) Steigerwald – Franken
d) Nierstein – Rheinhessen
e) Burg Cochem – Mosel

Question 14

What is the river that Franken lies on??

Answer 14

The Main river.

Question 15

How is the traditional bottle called in Franken?

Answer 15

Bocksbeutel.

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Riesling.

Question 17

What is the minimum size for single vineyards in Germany?

Answer 17

5 hectares.

Question 18

Give two single vineyards which are exceptions having less than 5 hectares.

Answer 18

Forster Kirchenstuck – Pfalz;
Bernkasteler Doctor - Middle Mosel;
Kiedricher Turmberg – Rheingau;
Schloss Vollrads – Rheingau

Question 19

Where and what is Roter Hang?

Answer 19

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.

Question 20

Who is producing G Max Riesling?

Answer 20

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.

Question 21

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

Answer 21

Pfalz.

Question 22

Which varieties are authorized for VDP Grosse Lage in Pfalz?

Answer 22

Riesling, Spatburgunder and Weissburgunder.

Question 23

What is the most planted grape in Franken?

Answer 23

Muller-Thurgau.

Question 24

What is the minimum must weight in Oeschle for Eiswein?

Answer 24

110-128 Oeschle.

Question 25

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

Answer 25

Gutswein - regional tier - 75hl/ha;
Ortswein - village tier - 75 hl/ha;
Erste Lage - premier cru - 60hl/ha;
Grosse Lage - grand cru - 50hl/ha

Question 26

What do the following terms which may appear on labels mean?

a) Kalkstein
b) Blauen Schiefer
c) Buntsandstein

Answer 26

a) Kalkstein - limestone
b) Blauen Schiefer – blue slate
c) Buntsandstein – red sandstone

Question 27

What is the maximum residual sugar allowed in Grosse Gewachs bottlings?

Answer 27

Max 9 grams.

Question 28

Is chaptalization allowed in VDP wines?

Answer 28

Legally yes. It is routinely practiced with the Spatburgunder.

Question 29

What are the sizes of Stuck, Doppelstuck and Halbstuck?

Answer 29

Stuck - 1200 liters;
Doppelstuck - 2400 liters;
Halbstuck - 600 liters.

Question 30

What is Fruhburgunder?

Answer 30

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.

Question 31

What is the synonym for Grauburgunder in Baden?

Answer 31

Rulander, often used for Botrytized styles.

Question 32

Which producer is accredited with producing the first Spatlese?

Answer 32

Schloss Johannisberg.

Question 33

Where is Hollenberg Einzllage and what is it famous for?

Answer 33

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

Question 34

What is Oeil-de-Perdrix?

Answer 34

A refined and fruity rose made from Pinot Noir in Neuchatel.

Question 35

What are the grand cru AOC of Vaud?

Answer 35

Dezaley and Calamin.

Question 36

What is Vin des Glacier? Or Gletscherwein?

Answer 36

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.

Question 37

How is Pinot Gris known in Valais?

Answer 37

Malvoisie.

Question 38

What is the grape allowed in Eisenberg DAC?

Answer 38

Blaufrankisch.

Question 39

What does the term “Hauersekt” mean in Austria?

Answer 39

Tirage, disgorgement and expedition performed by the grape grower. (like RM in champagne)

Question 40

What is the minimum ageing on the lees for Grosse Reserve Sekt in Austria?

Answer 40

30 months.