Germany: Wine Regions Flashcards
Which of Germany’s wine regions is the oldest?
Mosel
On what parallel is the Mosel wine region?
49th parallel
What is the climate of the Mosel?
Cool continental
Which river helps moderate the Mosel wine region?
Mosel River
What is the landscape of the Mosel wine region?
Very steep, south-facing vineyards
What is the soil of the Mosel wine region?
Slate
–porous, well draining
–excellent heat retention
What grapes are grown in the Mosel?
Riesling
Riesling grown in the Mosel is typically:
*ultra ripe, low acid, high alcohol, dry
*ripe, medium acid and alcohol, dry
*just ripe, high acid, low alcohol, off dry
Just ripe, high acid, low alcohol, off dry
Most Mosel Rieslings are vinified in what type of vessel?
Stainless steel
Why do most Mosel Rieslings have residual sugar?
to balance out the ripping-high acidity
Why are most Mosel Rieslings so low in alcohol?
the grapes struggle to ripen at that northerly latitude, their sugars are low which in turn means a lower alcohol wine
Name two gemeinden (villages) in the Mosel famous for their Rieslings.
- Urzig
- Piesport
The Rheingau is north or south of the Mosel?
South of the Mosel
What mountain range is on the north side of the Rheingau?
Taunus Mountains
(protect Rheingau from cold northerly winds)
What is the climate of the Rheingau?
Continental
it is a bit warmer than Mosel
Which river runs through the Rheingau?
Rhine River