Germany-Rheinhessen Flashcards
1
Q
Region location?
A
Its a large region oposite to Rheingauon the south and west side of Rhine, its extending down from Bingen and Mainz in north to just below Worms
2
Q
Name 3 Bereiche?
A
- Bingen in North
2.Nierstein in South - Wonnegau in South
3
Q
Main grapes for white?
A
Muller-Thurgau and Riesling
4
Q
Main grape for red?
A
Spatburgunder ( Pinot Noir )
5
Q
Majority of wine is sold in what bottle tipe?
A
In traditional elongated brown bottle.
6
Q
What is Liebfraumilch?
A
Its not area or place on the map.
Originally come from Rheinhessen vineyards from small church near Worms called Liebfrauenkirche ( Church of our Lady )
7
Q
How is the wine from Liebfraumilch tip,area,grape?
A
Its blended wine comming from Rheingau, Rheinhessen, Pfalz or Nahe.
It must be Qualitatswein with max of 70% Riesling, Muller-Thurgau, Silvaner, Kerner.
Semi-sweet wine.
