Riesling Flashcards
Which three Prädikat categories require grape sugars to be concentrated on the vine to achieve the necessary sugar levels? Select 3 answers.
Choose ALL answers that apply.
A Kabinett B Eiswein C Spätlese D Trockenbeerenauslese E Auslese F Beerenauslese
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Why do winemakers typically ferment Riesling in inert vessels such as stainless steel tanks?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A to preserve the acidity B to preserve its floral aromas C to lower the sugar level in the wine D to add secondary aromatic characteristics like vanilla
b
Which of these statements regarding Prädikatswein is FALSE?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A a higher level of sugar is required in the grapes than is needed for Qualitätswein B there are 6 Prädikat categories C grapes must come from a single region D a lower level of sugar is required in the grapes than is needed for Qualitätswein
d
Which tertiary aromas are typically associated with aged Riesling?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A honey & petrol B petrol & wet stones C petrol & caramel D honey & mushroom
a
What makes Riesling ideal for late-harvesting? Select all that apply.
Choose ALL answers that apply.
A builds sugars up quickly B loses acidity quickly C builds up sugar & flavor slowly D naturally retains acidity
cd
What forms the basis for Germany’s labelling terminology?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A level of sugar in the bottled wine B level of sugar after fermentation C degree of ripeness in the grapes at the time of harvest D length of ageing in oak
c
Which of these is the lightest, most delicate Prädikat category?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A Auslese B Spätlese C Kabinett D Halbtrocken
c
What is Süssreserve?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A
the sugar left in the wine after fermentation has been stopped
B
sugar added to a wine to start fermentation
C
sterile grape juice used to sweeten a wine
D
the concentrated juice in a late-harvested grape
c
What influence do the Vosges Mountains have on Alsace AOC wines?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A provides cloud-cover to prevent sunburn of grapes B provides much-needed rainfall to the region C cools the region D protects vineyards from westerly rains
d
What are the three ways that Riesling grapes’ sugars, acidity & flavors can be concentrated for making sweet wines?
Choose ALL answers that apply.
A late harvest B freezing on the vine C stopping fermentation early D botrytis
Which of these characteristics is typical for an Alsace Riesling?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A light body B green-fruit aromas C pronounced aroma & flavor intensity D medium acidity
c
What is the term for a PGI wine in Germany?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A Kabinett B Landwein C Qualitätswein D Prädikatswein
b
What is the term for a PDO wine that comes from one of 13 wine regions in Germany and has a higher level of grape ripeness than Landwein?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A Qualitätswein B Kabinett C Prädikatswein D Auslese
a
True or False? A dry Auslese would be higher in alcohol than a dry Spätlese.
Choose only ONE best answer.
A
True
B
False
a
Which of these statements regarding Mosel Riesling is FALSE?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A
the northerly latitude makes the Rieslings in Mosel lighter in body than regions in the south
B
the Riesling wines are dry in style
C
Mosel Riesling commonly has medium sweetness to balance the high acidity
D
stony soils and reflected sunlight from the river aid grape ripening
b. They are medium not dry
