GERMANY/SOILS/GRAPES

Question 1

Why most of Germany’s vineyards are found on steep slopes next to the Rivers?

Answer 1

To benefit from extra sun-light
and reflected light from the rivers!

Question 2

Name the 13 Anbaugiebete in Germany?

Answer 2

Ahr
Mosel
Rheingau
Rheinhessen
Nahe
Franken
Pfalz
Baden
Heissiche Bergstrasse
Saale-Unstrut
Wuttemberg
Sachsen
Mittelrhein

Question 3

Name the wost importand white grapes of Germany? (3)

Answer 3

Riesling
Muller- Thurgau(cross between Riesling & Madeleine Royale).
Sylvaner

Question 4

other white grapes grown in Germany?(6)

Answer 4

Grauburgunder (Rulander or Pinot Gris)
Weissburgunder ( Pinot Blanc)
Kerner
Bacchus
Chardonnay
Gutedel

Question 5

Most notable black grape varieties in Germany?

Answer 5

Spatburgunder(Pinot Noir)
Next most planted:
Donfelder
Blauer Portogieser

Question 6

What are the soils in Mosel?

Answer 6

red/blue slate soils!

Question 7

Describe the vineyards of Rheingau?

Answer 7

On slopes overlooking the Rhine River! south facing for extra warmth and reflected sunligts from the river!
Protected from northernly winds by the hills!

Question 8

Name a village in Rheingau that produce high quality wine?

Answer 8

Johannisberg!
Or Rudesheim!

Question 9

Name 2 (single Vineyards) within Johannisberg Bereich in Rheingau?

Answer 9

Schloss Johannisberg
Schloss Vollards

Question 10

Wine production style in Assmannshausen?

Answer 10

It is different than the other villages in Rheingau!
produce more RED wine than white!!!