Ahr Flashcards
(13 cards)
What is the main wine region associated with Ahr?
Walporzheim-Ahrtal
Ahr is a prominent wine region in Germany known for its steep vineyards.
What is the total area under vine in hectares in Ahr?
563 ha
This data is based on statistics from 2017.
What percentage of grape varieties in Ahr are red grapes?
84.4%
This indicates a strong focus on red wine production in the region.
What are the principal red grape varieties grown in Ahr?
- Spätburgunder: 364 ha
- Portugieser: 32 ha
- Frühburgunder: 37 ha
Spätburgunder, known as Pinot Noir, is the most significant variety.
What percentage of grape varieties in Ahr are white grapes?
15.6%
This reflects the smaller proportion of white wine production.
What is the principal white grape variety grown in Ahr?
Riesling: 46 ha
Riesling is renowned for its quality and versatility.
What are the allowable VDP.Grosse Lage varieties in Ahr?
- Spätburgunder
- Frühburgunder
- Riesling (exclusively noble sweet)
VDP.Grosse Lage signifies high-quality vineyards in Germany.
What is the minimum must weight for Qualitätswein made from Riesling?
55°Oechsle
Oechsle is a measure of the sugar content in the grape must.
What is the minimum alcohol percentage for Qualitätswein in Ahr?
7%
This is the legal requirement for quality wines in the region.
What is the maximum yield allowed in Ahr?
100 hl/ha
This limit helps ensure the quality of the wine produced.
Name three notable VDP producers in Ahr.
- Meyer-Näkel (Dernau)
- Kreuzberg (Dernau)
- Nelles (Bad Neuenahr)
These producers are recognized for their quality wines.
True or False: The majority of grape varieties in Ahr are white grapes.
False
Red grapes dominate the vineyard area in Ahr.
Fill in the blank: The principal grape variety in Ahr is _______.
Spätburgunder
Spätburgunder is the most widely planted grape variety in the region.
