Germany: Regions Flashcards
Which German region is the largest in terms of production and yields?
Rheinhessen
What is the name of the longest established region within the Rheinhessen, and what geological influences shape its vineyards?
Rheinterrasse: steeply sloping East facing vyds with proximity to the Rhein
Warmer temps, elongated growing season
Where will you find Roter Hang and Nackenheim?
Vineyards within the Rheinterrasse, in Rheinhessen, Germany
Which region and which mountain range is a continuation of Alsace and the Vosges?
Pfalz and the Haardt mountains
Which region is the driest one in Germany, and what contributes to this?
Pfalz; it’s in the rain shadow of the Haardt mountains
Where will you find Bad Dürkheim, Forst, and Deidesheim?
In the Mittelhaardt, in the northern part of Germany’s Pfalz region
What is the name of Baden’s region on an extinct volcano? Describe the wines that come from here
Kaiserstuhl
Very full-bodied wines with high alcohol and complex, smoky ripe fruit flavors
What percentage of plantings are black grapes in Württemberg?
70%
What geographical factors allow Riesling to ripen in the Mosel?
Steep south facing slopes with good sun exposure
River contributes to warmer temps and reflects sunshine
Dark slate soils radiate heat
What are the three sections of the Mosel, and which is the largest and home to the majority of the best vyds?
Upper Mosel (best and biggest)
Middle Mosel
Lower Mosel
What is Franken’s signature grape?
Silvaner, especially around Würzburg
Where is the Nahe located?
Between the Mosel and Rheinhessen; very small region predominated by small estates
Where will you find Schloss Johannisberg, Schloss Vollrads and Kloster Eberbach?
Rheingau
Where will you find Assmannshausen?
Rheingau
What is most planted in the Ahr?
83% black grapes, mainly Spätburgunder
