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How much sugar (g/liter) is allowed under German law to still be labeled “trocken”?

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Up to 9g / Liter

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In what region were the terms Kabinett, Spatlese, and Auslese seen/used for the first time?

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Rheingau

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When/where was Spatlese created?

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Johannisberg Monastery in 1775

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What is the Oechsle scale?

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Measures the density of grape must compared to the equal volume of water.

Traditionally, higher Oechsle = higher quality potential

1 liter of water weighs 1,000 grams. If a liter of must weighs 1,100 grams, its must density is 100 degrees Oechsle

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Minimum Oechsle degrees for Trockenbeerenauslese?

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150-154

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Minimum Oechsle degrees for Eiswein/Beerenauslese?

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110-128

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Minimum Oechsle degrees for Auslese?

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83-100

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Minimum Oechsle degrees for Spatlese?

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76-90

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Minimum Oechsle degrees for Kabinett?

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67-82

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Minimum Oechsle degrees for Qualitatswein?

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51-72

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When can Spatlese grapes be harvested?

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Earliest is 7 days of the start of general harvest.

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When can white GG wines be released?

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In September the next year after harvest

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When can red GG wines be released?

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In September 2 years after harvest

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What is the largest red wine producing region?

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Ahr

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Main soil type of the Ahr?

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Greywacke and weathered slate. Loam and stone in the upper region.

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Climate in the Ahr

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Low rainfall. Lots of sunlight. Mild winters

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Great Ahr vintages

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1949, 1976, 2001, 2003

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What mountain range protects the Ahr leading to a more moderate climate?

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The Eifel Range

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What river runs through the Ahr region?

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The Ahr River

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Most popular red varietals in the Ahr?

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Spatburgunder (61.1%)
Portugieser (9%)
Fruhburgunder (6%)

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Most popular white varietals in the Ahr?

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Riesling (7%)
Muller-Thurgau (2%)
Weissburgunder (1%)

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What is Bogrebenerziehung?

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Forming the vine into a bow shape. Popular in the Mosel.

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When was the first documented vineyard ownership in the Mosel?

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634 ad

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Main white varietals in the Mosel?

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Riesling (55%)
Muller-Thurgau (16%)
Elbling (7%)

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Main red varietals in the Mosel?
Dornfelder (4%) Spatburgunder (4%)
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How much of wine produced in the Mosel is exported outside of Germany?
1/3 of production leaves Germany.
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What is the predominant soil in the Mosel?
Devonion Slate
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What are the different kinds of Devonion Slate?
Black Slate (accounting for 50% of the cultivated area) Red Slate (accounting for 16% of the cultivated area)
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Which region of the Mosel is where the best known growers are located?
The Middle Mosel.
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Name the 6 districts of the Mosel
Burg Cochem Bernkastel Saar Ruwertal Obermosel Moseltor
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What is the steepest vineyard in Europe?
Calmont - located in the Burg Cochem.
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Which Mosel district is the heart of the region?
Bernkastel - in the Middle Mosel
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What makes Bernkastel soil unique?
Predominately Blue Devonian soil.
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What soil type can only be found around Urzin?
Rotliegend - a reddish volcanic rock.
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What is distinct about the climate in the Saar region?
More wind. Closer to the Eifel mountains. Leads to cooler temperatures.
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What is the main soil type in the Saar?
Devonion Gray slate called Hunsruck
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What is the most famous vineyard in the Saar?
Scharzhofberg
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What is considered to be the oldest wine producing region in Germany?
The Ruwer - documented by the Romans having vines prior to them getting there in the 6th Century BCE
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What is the most famous vineyard in the Rheingau, and which monastery historically owned it?
Schloss Johannisberg – Historically owned by the Benedictine monastery.
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What is the primary soil type in the Rheingau, and how does it influence the wines?
Slate and loess-clay – Slate retains heat, aiding ripening, while loess-clay provides water retention, resulting in balanced wines.
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Which Rheingau vintage from the last 20 years is considered outstanding for its balance of ripeness and acidity, and why?
2015 – Known for its ripe fruit, vibrant acidity, and excellent aging potential.
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What is the story behind Spatlese wines/how were they discoved?
At the time, the harvest at Schloss Johannisberg could not begin without the official approval of the Prince-Abbot of Fulda, who owned the estate. In 1775, the courier carrying the harvest permission was delayed by several weeks. By the time the approval arrived, the grapes had begun to shrivel and rot, affected by noble rot
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Describe red slate
Rich in iron, it imparts a distinct earthy and spicy character to the wines.
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Describe blue slate
Offers a more neutral mineral influence, allowing the fruit to shine. Found is cooler sites.
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Name 3 producers from the Nahe
Schlossgut Diel Donnhoff Prinz Salm
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Name 3 producers from the Pfalz
Basserman-Jordan Karl Schaefer Von Winning
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Name 3 producers from the Rheingau
Schloss Johannisburg Leitz Robert Weil
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Name 3 producers from the Mosel
Joh Jos Prum Egon Muller Dr. Loosen
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Name 3 producers from the Rheinhessen
Keller Wittman St. Antony
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Which Mosel vintage is considered one of the best in recent years, producing wines with exceptional balance, ripeness, and acidity? a) 2013 b) 2015 c) 2017 d) 2021
2015
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What was the primary challenge for Mosel producers in the 2014 vintage?
Widespread botrytis and rain during harvest.
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Describe 2018 in the Mosel
Warm, ripe, opulent wines
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Describe 2019 in the Mosel
Near-perfect balance, structured wines
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Describe 2021 in the Mosel
Cool, classic, high acidity
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Describe 2013 in the Mosel
Frost and hail challenges
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Which Mosel vintage was marked by extreme heat and drought, leading to concentrated, powerful wines?
2018
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The 2021 Mosel vintage is often compared to which classic vintage due to its cool conditions and high acidity? a) 2010 b) 2008 c) 2004 d) 2001
2010
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The 2020 Mosel vintage was marked by consistent weather, producing balanced wines with moderate acidity.
True
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Which vintage in the past decade is known for producing wines with laser-like acidity and lower alcohol levels, ideal for long-term aging?
2021
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Which vintage in Mosel was characterized by a long, dry growing season and produced wines with ripe fruit and lower acidity? a) 2016 b) 2018 c) 2020 d) 2019
2018
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What was the primary challenge for Mosel producers in the 2013 vintage?
Cool, wet conditions and late harvest.
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Maximum yields for VDP Grosses Lage
50 hl/ha
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Maximum yields for VDP Erste Lage
60 hl/ha
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Maximum yields for VDP Ortswein (Village Wine)
75 hl/ha
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Maximum yields for VDP Gutswein (Estate Wine)
75 hl/ha
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VDP Klassik sekt aging requirements
Minimum 15 months on lees.
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VDP Reserve sekt aging requirements
Minimum 24 months on lees.
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VDP Grosse Reserve sekt aging requirements
Minimum 36 months on lees.
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Basic sekt aging requirements
No minimum aging required. Typically made using the Charmat method
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Sekt b.A. (Bestimmter Anbaugebiete) aging requirements
No specific minimum aging, but must come from one of Germany's 13 Anbaugebiete
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Winzersekt (Estate-Bottled Sekt) aging requirements
9 months minimum on lees (traditional method required). Made from estate grown grapes
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What is the smallest Anbaugebiet (wine region) in Germany
Sachsen (East Germany near Dresden)

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