Rheingau Flashcards

1
Q

The upper slopes of the Rheingau region are dominated by what soil type?

A

Slate

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2
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The lower vineyards of the Rheingau region that are located closer to the water contain what mixture of soil?

A

A mixture of clay, loess, alluvial sand and red slate.

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3
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What commune of the Rheingau is known for red wine production?

A

Assmannshausen

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4
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What type of wine is the commune of Assmannshausen know for?

A

Red wine produced from Spätburgunder.

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5
Q

In what commune of Rheingau is the Höllenberg vineyard found and what grape is produced there?

A

Assmannshausen

Spätburgunder

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6
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What vineyard of Assmannshausen is known to produce the best wine from Spätburgunder?

A

Höllenberg

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7
Q

The commune of Johannisberg of Rheingau is dominated by what vineyard?

A

Schloss Johannisberg

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8
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In what vineyard of the Rheingau region was botrytis first successfully harnessed, leading to the development of Spätlese and Auslese?

A

Schloss Johannisberg

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9
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List some of the important communes of the Rheingau region.

A

Assmannshausen

Rüdesheim

Geisenheim

Johannisberg

Winkel

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