Labelling terms Flashcards
Put these Prädikatsweins in the correct order, from least ripe to most ripe. Spätlese, Trockenbeerenauslese, Kabinett, Auslese, Beerenauslese
From least ripe to most ripe:
Kabinett
Spätlese
Auslese
Beerenauslese
Trockenbeerenauslese
Spanish labeling term Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva represent what?
Ageing in oak barrels. Not necessarily quality
What Italian labeling term is used to denote those wines that come from the historic centre of a region, typically at higher altitude on slopes?
Classico
Which region uses the quality label ‘Cru Bourgeoise’
Bordeaux
Which sweet wine is graded by ‘Puttonyos’?
Tokaji Aszu
Eiswein translates as what?
Ice wine
An example of a medium sweet rosé wine made from partially fermented grape juice?
White Zinfandel
Which regions in France use the labeling term, Grand Cru
Bordeaux, Burgundy, Alsace (The BBA)
Does the labeling term Old Vines/Vieilles Vignes have a legal basis?
No. It implies higher quality but not guaranteed.
Is this the correct order for Spanish wine labels, from youngest to eldest? Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva
Yes
Which country uses Qualitatswein and Pradikatswein classifications?
Germany
In Burgundy/Bourgogne, which labeling term indicates the highest quality?
Grand Cru (Premier Cru comes second - strange but true)
French name for Burgundy?
Bourgogne.
