Germany - Mittelrhein

Question 1

Name the 2 Bereich in the Mittelrhein

Answer 1

Loreley, Siebengebirge

Question 2

In which Anbaugebiet is the Siebengebirge Bereich?

Answer 2

Mittelrhein

Question 3

In which Anbaugebiet is the Lorelei Bereich?

Answer 3

Mittelrhein

Question 4

In which Anbaugebiet is the Hahn Grosse Lage vineayrd located?

Answer 4

Mittelrhein

Question 5

What is the principal grape variety of the Mittelrhein Anbaugebiet?

Answer 5

Riesling

Question 6

What’s the MRC?

Answer 6

Mittelrhein Riesling Charter (MRC)
Founded in May 2011 by 38 members, the following Charter (modeled specifically after Vinea Wachau) applies only to members of the organization:

Classification:
Handstreich: "Coup"
max. 11% abv
max. 89° Oe.
TA:RS ratio - 1:3*

Felsenspiel: “Rock Game”
max. 12.5% abv
max. 95° Oe.
TA:RS ratio - 1:2*

Meisterstück: “Masterpiece”

min. 12.5% abv
min. 95° Oe.
max. 9 g/L RS

TA must be within 2 g/L of RS.

Accomplished Riesling: 100% Riesling only. Wines must score a 3 out of 5 on a blind tasting to show typicity.

Interaction of the Elements: Wines must show their typicity through the interplay of the four natural elements (fire, air, water and earth) and the traditional methods of production.

Natural Rhein Wines: Grapes must hand-harvested, wines may not be subject to adulteration such as concentration, fractionating or flavoring.

Exclusive Growing Area: Grapes must be sourced from within the Mittlerhein anbaugebiet.

Producers Bottling: Producers must be located and bottle wines in the Mittelrhein.

Profile Wines with Heart: Producers bottle their wines under 1 of 3 quality designations (above) based on their preference.

World Heritage Preserve: A fixed portion of producers’ revenues are deposited into a Charter Fund to preserve and protect the unique cultural landscape of Mittelrhein viticulture and wine making.