Germany

Question 1

Where is the famous Doctor vineyard of Mosel located?

Answer 1

Bernkastel-Kues

Question 2

In the VDP classification system, dry wines of Rheigau frequently carry what alternative to “GG” on the label?

Answer 2

Erstes Gewächs

A legally authorized term that may be spelled out in full on the label.

Question 3

Where is the Goldtröpfchen vineyard, one of the Mosel’s most pedigreed sites, located?

Answer 3

Piesport

Question 4

What extremely complex soil makeup is found in the Pfalz region?

Answer 4

Red sandstone

Calcium-based limestone

Loess

Red slate

Basalt

Igneous granite

Alluvial gravel

Question 5

In the VDP classification system dry wines are labeled “GG” and not Grosses Gewächs. Why?

Answer 5

Grosses Gewächs is considered trocken by German wine law and is barred from appearing on the labels.

Question 6

In Germany, what 2 tiers represent “quality” wine?

Answer 6

Qualitätswein

Prädikatswein

Question 7

Quality wines of Rheinhessen have classically been produced in what area?

Answer 7

Rheinterrasse

(North east section of Rheinhessen along the Rhine River)

Question 8

What grape is usually used to produce Liebfraumilch?

Answer 8

Müller-Thurgau

Although, Liebfraumilch cannot carry a grape name on the label.

Question 9

What does a gold-colored capsule (goldkapsel) on a German wine indicate?

Answer 9

Generally indicates additional sweetness due to a higher must weight and is most commonly encountered on Auslese bottlings.

Almost exclusively used by Mosel producers.

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Slate

Question 11

What is the world’s most northerly wine region dedicated to red wine production?

Answer 11

Ahr

Question 12

What is the most famous vineyard of Bernkastel-Kues?

Answer 12

The Doctor vineyard

Question 13

What is sparkling wine in Germany called?

Answer 13

Sekt

Question 14

Where does the Mosel River start?

Answer 14

In the Vosges Mountains of France flowing eastward into Germany until it merges with the Rhine River.

Question 15

From North to South list some of the wine producing villages of the Mittelhaardt-Deutsche Weinstrasse.

Answer 15

Kallstadt

Ungstein

Bad Dürkheim

Wachenheim

Forst

Deidesheim

Rupperstberg

Question 16

List the anbaugebiets of Germany from Southwest to Northeast.

Answer 16

Baden

Württemberg

Hessische Bergstrasse

Pfalz

Nahe

Rheinhessen

Mosel

Rheingau

Franken

Mittelrhein

Ahr

Saale-Unstrut

Sachsen

Question 17

Where is Roter Hang located?

Answer 17

In the Rheinterrasse area of the Rheinhessen region.

Question 18

List some of the important communes of the Rheingau region.

Answer 18

Assmannshausen

Rüdesheim

Geisenheim

Johannisberg

Winkel

Question 19

What are the 2 tiers of the state-afilliated German Wine Institute?

Answer 19

Classic

and

Selection

Question 20

German wines that have the varietal listed on the label must contain how much of the stated varietal?

Answer 20

85%

Question 21

How does the VDP describe the climate of Ahr?

Answer 21

As Mediterranean

Question 22

Which region has more acreage devoted to Silvaner than any other winegrowing region in the world?

Answer 22

Rheinhessen

Question 23

Describe the soil of the Roter Hang.

Answer 23

A slope of red clay and slate along the Rhine River.

Question 24

What is the name of the squat, flask-shaped bottle traditionally used in the Franken region?

Answer 24

Bocksbeutel

Question 25

Besides Riesling and Müller-Thurgau, what other white grapes are used to produce wine in Germany?

Answer 25

Silvaner Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris) Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc) Kerner Bacchus

Question 26

Historically, the most important vineyards of Pfalz lay further north in what area?

Answer 26

On the east-facing slopes of the Mittelhaardt-Deutsche Weinstrasse.

Question 27

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

Answer 27

Schloss Johannisberg

Question 28

What geographic features make it possible for Ahr to have a warmer climate than Mosel?

Answer 28

The Eifel Mountains shelter the vineyards from the cold winds. Steep slopes of rocky, volcanic slate absorb heat and provide warmth. Moderating influence of the Ahr river by reflecting sunlight onto the vines.

Question 29

What are the minimum alcohol requirements for Prädikatswein?

Answer 29

7% for Kabinett, Spätlese, and Auslese 5.5% for Beerenaulese, Trokenbeerenauslese, and Eiswein

Question 30

What red grapes other than Spätburgunder are used to produce wine in Germany?

Answer 30

Dornfelder Blauer Portugieser Trollinger Schwarzriesling (Pinot Meunier)

Question 31

List the different levels of Prädikatswein and the corresponding Öchsle Range.

Answer 31

Kabinett: 70-85˚ Spätlese: 80-95˚ Auslese: 88-105˚ Beerenauslese: 110-128˚ Trokenbeerenauslese: 150-154˚ Eiswein: 110-128˚

Question 32

The Vosges Mountains of Alsace are know as what in the Pfalz region of Germany?

Answer 32

Haardt hills

Question 33

What does each set of the Amtliche Prüfungsnummer represent?

Answer 33

1st set - region where the wine was tested 2nd set - commune in which the wine was bottled 3rd set - bottler's code 4th set - unique code for bottling 5th set - year in which the application was filed

Question 34

What red wine region is located north of the 50th parallel?

Answer 34

Ahr

Question 35

The Pfalz region of Germany is divided into what 2 areas?

Answer 35

Mittelhaardt-Deutsche Weinstrasse Südliche Weinstrasse

Question 36

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

Answer 36

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

Question 37

Where is the Rothenberg vineyard located?

Answer 37

In the Roter Hang area of Rheinhessen.

Question 38

Vine cultivation of the Mittelrhein region is most similar to what other region of Germany?

Answer 38

The Mosel region. Steep, slate riverside slopes planted predominantly to Riesling.

Question 39

What is Pfalz's warmest and most exceptional vineyard site?

Answer 39

Grosse Lage Kirschenstück Located in Forst

Question 40

What is the most well-known producer that produces wine from the Hermannshöhle vineyard?

Answer 40

Dönnhoff

Question 41

Describe "Selection" wines according to the German Wine Institute.

Answer 41

Selection wine are "superior dry" with a maximum RS content of 9g/l (12g/l for Riesling). They are single vineyard wines from a single variety and the must weight at harvest must be equivalent to Auslese.

Question 42

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

Answer 42

Schloss Johannisberg

Question 43

As of 2012, what grape still ranked ahead of Riesling (until 2013) as Rheinhessen's most planted varietal?

Answer 43

Müller-Thurgau

Question 44

Prior to 2012, what was the top teir of the Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter?

Answer 44

Erste Lage "First Site"

Question 45

What are the 2 main tributaries of the Mosel River?

Answer 45

The Saar River and the Ruwer River

Question 46

In the VDP classification system of Germany what does the following logo mean?

Answer 46

That the wine represents the top tier of Grosse Lage. (Prior to 2012, Erste Lage)

Question 47

Name 2 communes located in the south of the Rheinhessen region that are producing some of Germany's best dry Rieslings.

Answer 47

Westhofen Dalsheim

Question 48

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

Answer 48

Red wine produced from Spätburgunder.

Question 49

What allows the vines to ripen in the Mosel region when the annual average temperature is 49˚ (8˚ colder than ideal)?

Answer 49

The blue slate absorbs and retains heat and the Mosel river reflects warmth onto the vines.

Question 50

Generally, how would you describe the Riesling produce in the Nahe region as compared to those of Mosel and Rheingau?

Answer 50

Nahe generally produces a sweet Riesling that falls somewhere between the sweet Rieslings of Mosel and the dry Rieslings of Rheingau.

Question 51

What is an Amtliche Prüfungsnummer (AP number)?

Answer 51

A series of 5 sets of numbers indicating that the wine has been approved by a tasting panel.

Question 52

Where is the Mittelrhein region located?

Answer 52

On the Rhine River just north of Assmannshausen of the Rheingau region.

Question 53

What is the dominant grape of the Ahr region?

Answer 53

Spätburgunder

Question 54

What is considered to be the finest vineyard of the Nahe region?

Answer 54

Hermannshöhle in Niederhausen

Question 55

What is the greatest vineyard of Piesport?

Answer 55

Goldtröpfchen | (droplets of gold)

Question 56

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

Answer 56

Höllenberg

Question 57

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

Answer 57

Assmannshausen

Question 58

In the VDP classification system of Germany, how is a wine indicated as dry on the label?

Answer 58

GG

Question 59

What is the Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter?

Answer 59

A national German association of producers committed to top quality.

Question 60

What is Germany's most elusive and expensive dry bottling of Riesling, and where does it come from?

Answer 60

The "G-Max" It comes from an undisclosed vineyard in the Rheinhessen region.

Question 61

The Franken region is centered along what river?

Answer 61

The Main River

Question 62

Today, what are the 4 tiers, and corresponding maximum yields, of the Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter classification system?

Answer 62

Grosse Lage: "Grand Cru" (max 50 hl/ha) Erste Lage: "Premier Cru" (max 60 hl/ha) Ortswein: "Village" (max 75 hl/ha) Gutswein: "Regional" (max 75 hl/ha)

Question 63

Describe "Classic" wines according to the German Wine Institute.

Answer 63

They are "harmoniously dry" with a maximum RS content of 15g/l. They are single varietal wines and show higher minimum alcohol content of 12% (11.5% in Mosel).

Question 64

Prior to 2012 the top tier of the the VDP classification system of Germany was known as Erste Lage. How was this indicated on the label?

Answer 64

A specialized logo was used with a "1" followed by a cluster of grapes.

Question 65

Where are the best vineyards situated in the Nahe region?

Answer 65

Along the south-facing slopes of the Nahe River, a tributary of the Rhine.

Question 66

What does this logo mean if found on a bottle of German wine?

Answer 66

The wine was produced by an estate that is a member of the Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter.

Question 67

What village is home to the Pfalz's warmest and most exceptional vineyard site, Grosse Lage Kirchenstück?

Answer 67

Forst

Question 68

What is "Steinwein"?

Answer 68

An old nickname for Frankish wine in General. Thought to get its name from the Stein vineyard of Würzburg.

Question 69

What does VDP stand for?

Answer 69

Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter

Question 70

List some of the famous "sundial" (*sonnenuhr*) vineyards of the Mittelmosel.

Answer 70

Juffer Sonnenuhr of Braunberg Wehlener Sonnenuhr of Wehlen Zeltinger Sonnenuhr of Zeltingen

Question 71

What is a *bocksbeutel*?

Answer 71

A squat, flask-shaped bottle traditionally used in the Franken region.

Question 72

What grape thrives in the Franken region?

Answer 72

Silvaner

Question 73

What 2 varietals account for the vast majority of the white grapes planted in Germany?

Answer 73

Riesling Müller-Thurgau

Question 74

In the VDP classification system, dry wines are labeled as "GG". How are sweet wines labeled?

Answer 74

They are labeled by *prädikat.*

Question 75

The stretch of the Mosel River between Trier and Zell has most the greatest site of the Mosel area. What is this region called?

Answer 75

Mittelmosel (Middle Mosel)

Question 76

What is Liebfraumilch?

Answer 76

A sweet, cheap, characterless beverage that is usually made from Müller-Thurgau. It may be blended from vineyards throughout Rheingau, Rheinhessen, Pfalz, and Nahe resulting in a wine lacking tipicity and complexity.

Question 77

What are some common characteristics of the best vineyards of the Mosel region?

Answer 77

The best vineyards are exclusively found on _sheer aspects_ of the _southward-facing slopes_.

Question 78

In the VDP classification system of Germany, what does the following logo mean?

Answer 78

Grosses Gewächs It indicates a dry wine.

Question 79

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

Answer 79

Assmannshausen Spätburgunder

Question 80

What is the premier grape of the Nahe region?

Answer 80

Riesling

Question 81

What is Sekt?

Answer 81

German sparkling wine made by the Charmat method.

Question 82

List some of the most important towns found in Mittelmosel and one corresponding vineyard.

Answer 82

Trittenheim: Apotheke Piesport: Goldtröpfchen Brauneberg: Juffer Sonnenuhr Bernkastel-Kues: Doctor Graach-an-der-Mosel: Josephshöfer Wehlen: Wehlener Sonnenuhr Zeltingen: Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Ürzig: Würzgarten Erden: Prälat

Question 83

In Germany, what are the most planted white and red varieties?

Answer 83

Riesling Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir)