Grapes - Red 36%

Question 1

Red 36%

1. SpatB
   
   1. 1/3 Largest Pl in world, 11,000ha
   2. Suits GER as early R = retains more F in cool Cl
   3. Mainly in B-W
2. Dornf
   
   1. X Helfenst x Heroldrebe
   2. Good d of C, Ac + Oak aff
   3. Easier to grow vs Sp + better resist to R vs Port
   4. Good ex in Rheinh + Pf w/velvet tex, Fl + hint of Sw
3. Port 4%
   
   1. Extremely prol (120hl/ha)
   2. Low Ac for easy dr
   3. Mainly found in Pf

Others: Troll, Reg, Mer, CS

Answer 1

Reds (36% of all plantings)

1. Spatburgunder (11%)
2. 1/3 largest planting in the world w 11,000ha
3. Suited for Germany as it is early ripening & retains more flavours in cooler climates
4. Mainly in Baden-Wurttemberg
5. Dornfelder (8%)
6. Crossing Helfensteiner x Heroldrebe
7. Good depth of colour, acidity & oak affinity
8. Easier to grow vs. Spatburgunder & better resistance to rot vs. Portugieser
9. Good examples in Rheinhessen & Pfalz with velvety texture, slightly floral & a hint of sweetness
10. Portugieser (4%)
11. Extremely prolific (up to 120hl/ha)
12. Low acidity for easy drinking light wines
13. Mainly found in Pfalz

Others: Trollinger, Regent, Merlot, Cab Sauv