Germany

Question 1

What is VDP?

Answer 1

• Verband Deutscher Pradikatsweingüter
• National German association of producers committed to traditional quality winemaking
• Developed based on the Burgundy model with classified top vineyard sites

Question 2

What does Grosses Gewächs refer to?

Answer 2

Germany’s Single Vineyard Grand Cru wines

Question 3

What does Erstes Gewächs refer to?

Answer 3

Germany’s Single Vineyard Premier Cru wines

Question 4

What are Anbaugebiete?

Answer 4

Germany’s 13 wine growing regions

Question 5

What is the meaning of Gemeinde?

Answer 5

Local community or village

Question 6

What are Prädikate?

Answer 6

Quality levels based on ripeness at harvest

Examples include Kabinett, Spätlese, etc.

Question 7

What is an Einzellage?

Answer 7

Single vineyard

Question 8

What is the Oechsle Scale?

Answer 8

German scale used to measure must weight

Question 9

What is a Bocksbeutel?

Answer 9

Unique, flattened ellipsoid wine bottle specific to the Franken Anbaugebiete

Question 10

What does Trocken mean?

Answer 10

Dry

Question 11

What does Halbtrocken mean?

Answer 11

Half-dry

Question 12

What is Edelfäule?

Answer 12

Noble rot (botrytis)

Question 13

What does Schloss mean in German?

Answer 13

Castle

This is similar to the French word for château.

Question 14

What is the main grape variety of the Nahe region in Germany?

Answer 14

Riesling

Question 15

What river is the Nahe a tributary of?

Answer 15

Rhine

Question 16

What is the main grape variety grown in the Saale-Unstrut region?

Answer 16

Riesling

Question 17

What is the primary grape variety in Sachsen?

Answer 17

Riesling

Question 18

What type of soil is found along the Mosel River?

Answer 18

Slate that is porous and heat-retaining

Question 19

List the major villages in the Mosel region.

Answer 19

• Erden
• Ürzig
• Wehlen
• Bernkastel-Kues
• Piesport

Question 20

What are the main grape varieties grown in the Pfalz region?

Answer 20

• Riesling
• Spätburgunder

Question 21

What is the largest Anbaugebiete in Germany by size and production volume?

Answer 21

Rheinhessen

Question 22

What grape varieties are commonly found in Rheingau?

Answer 22

• Riesling
• Spätburgunder

Question 23

What major village is recognized in the Rheingau region?

Answer 23

Johannisberg

Question 24

What is the special bottle shape used in Franken?

Answer 24

Bocksbeutel

Question 25

What are the main grape varieties grown in the Baden region?

Answer 25

* Spätburgunder * Müller Thurgau

Question 26

Which river is the Franken region located along?

Answer 26

Main River

Question 27

What is the main grape variety in the Ahr region?

Answer 27

Spätburgunder

Question 28

Identify a notable producer from the Nahe region.

Answer 28

Hermann Dönnhoff

Question 29

Fill in the blank: The main grape variety in the Rheinhessen region is _______.

Answer 29

Riesling

Question 30

True or False: The Mosel region is known for its dry wines.

Answer 30

False

Question 31

List some notable producers from the Mosel region.

Answer 31

* Fritz Haag * Dr. Loosen * Egon Müller * Joh. Jos. Prüm * Selbach-Oster

Question 32

Anbaugebiete mnemonic

Answer 32

Mostly Riesling reigns, but Pinot noir fares surprisingly well and has many supporters. - Mosel - Rheingau - Rheinhessen - Baden - Pfalz (Palatinate) - Nahe - Franken (Franconia) - Sachsen (Saxony) - Württemburg - Ahr - Hessiche-Bergstrasse - Mittelrhein - Saale-Unstrut

Question 33

Bereich

Answer 33

- District - 39 total - Each anbaugebeite divided into different bereiche

Question 34

Grosslage

Answer 34

- Collective name for a number of single vineyards - 170ish

Question 35

Which white varietal is a cross between Riesling and a grape from the Thurgau region?

Answer 35

Muller Thurgau ## Footnote Known for its fruity flavors and early ripening.

Question 36

What is the German name for the white varietal Pinot Blanc?

Answer 36

Weissburgunder ## Footnote It is known for its crisp acidity and floral notes.

Question 37

Fill in the blank: _______ is a white varietal known for its full-bodied character and fruity aromas.

Answer 37

Scheurebe (shoy-reeb-uh) ## Footnote Scheurebe is a cross between Riesling and a wild grape.

Question 38

What is Pinot Gris known as in Germany?

Answer 38

Grauburgunder

Question 39

What is the primary red varietal known as Pinot Noir in Germany?

Answer 39

Spatburgunder ## Footnote Spatburgunder is celebrated for its elegance and complexity.

Question 40

Which red varietal is known for its deep color and fruity character?

Answer 40

Dornfelder ## Footnote Dornfelder is often used in blends and for producing rosé wines.

Question 41

Fill in the blank: _______ is a lesser-known red varietal that is often used for blending.

Answer 41

Portugieser ## Footnote Portugieser typically produces light, fruity wines.

Question 42

Primary white varietals of Germany?

Answer 42

* Riesling * Müller Thurgau * Silvaner * Scheurebe (shoy-reeb-uh) * Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc) * Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris)

Question 43

Primary red varietals of Germany?

Answer 43

* Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir) * Dornfelder * Portugieser