Germany Flashcards by Chanile Vines

Provide a notable producer from Nahe

Hermann Dönnhoff
Price Range: $25 - $200+
Wines range from more accessible dry Rieslings to highly sought-after single vineyard and late harvest styles.

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Provide a notable producer from Franken

Hans Wirsching
Price Range: $20 - $50
Primarily known for Silvaner, which tends to be more affordable, though single vineyard selections can command higher prices.

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Provide a notable producers from Rheingau

Rheingau: Franz Künstler
Price Range: $20 - $80
Offers a range of Rieslings from basic quality to more premium, single vineyard expressions.

Rheingau: Robert Weil
Price Range: $30 - $200+
Known for premium Rieslings, especially from renowned vineyards like Kiedrich Gräfenberg.

Rheingau: Josef Leitz
Price Range: $15 - $100
From everyday drinking Rieslings to more exclusive, single vineyard bottlings.

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Provide a notable producer from Rheinhessen

Rheinhessen: Gunderloch
Price Range: $20 - $100
The range includes everything from entry-level to high-end Rieslings, with dessert wines fetching higher prices.

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Provide a notable producers from Mosel

Mosel: Fritz Haag
Price Range: $20 - $80
Known for both their kabinett and spätlese level wines which are moderately priced.

Mosel: Dr. Loosen
Price Range: $15 - $100+
Offers a broad selection from affordable everyday wines to prestigious single vineyard Rieslings.

Mosel: Egon Müller
Price Range: $100 - $1000+
Among the highest-priced Rieslings in the world, especially for their rare and highly coveted Scharzhofberger trockenbeerenauslese.

Mosel: Joh. Jos. Prüm
Price Range: $30 - $300+
Known for their age-worthy Rieslings, with prices rising for older vintages and special bottlings.

Mosel: Selbach-Oster
Price Range: $20 - $100
Produces a wide range of Rieslings, with higher prices for their auslese and other late harvest wines.

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What is the primary climatic influence on vineyards located along the Rhine River and its tributaries?

A) Increased rainfall
B) Protection from pests
C) Increased warmth from reflected sunlight
D) Decreased soil fertility

C) Increased warmth from reflected sunlight

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Which mountain range provides protection for some German vineyards from cold north winds?

A) The Alps
B) The Harz
C) The Vosges
D) The Eifel

C) The Vosges (Note: While the Vosges Mountains are more directly protective of Alsace in France, they also indirectly benefit nearby German vineyards. For a purely German mountain range, the Harz or other local ranges could be a better answer if specified in the course materials.)

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What is the most commonly planted white grape variety in Germany?

A) Silvaner
B) Riesling
C) Müller-Thurgau
D) Grauburgunder

B) Riesling

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What is the role of steep, south-facing hillsides in German vineyards?

A) They provide the best angle for solar panel installations.
B) They maximize sun exposure and warmth, aiding in grape ripening.
C) They are primarily used for grazing livestock.
D) They reduce the risk of frost damage.

B) They maximize sun exposure and warmth, aiding in grape ripening.

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Which winemaking process involves adding sugar to unfermented grape must to increase alcohol content after fermentation?

A) Malolactic fermentation
B) Carbonic maceration
C) Chaptalization
D) Fortification

C) Chaptalization

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What is ‘Deutscher Sekt’?

A) A type of German red wine
B) Sparkling wine made from grapes grown in Germany
C) A German wine classification
D) A fortified wine style unique to Germany

B) Sparkling wine made from grapes grown in Germany

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What is the primary reason for leaving residual sugar in many German wines?

A) To increase the alcohol content
B) To enhance the wine’s color
C) To counterbalance the wine’s natural acidity
D) To comply with German wine law

C) To counterbalance the wine’s natural acidity

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What type of fermentation vessels are commonly used in German winemaking?

A) Large concrete vats
B) Large wooden fuder or stainless-steel tanks
C) Amphorae
D) Barrels made from German oak

: B) Large wooden fuder or stainless-steel tanks

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What geographical feature is particularly noted in the Mosel wine region?

A) Clay soils
B) Chalk cliffs
C) Slate soils
D) Volcanic rock

C) Slate soils

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What level of wine classification denotes wines with specific sugar levels in the grapes at harvest in Germany?

A) Qualitätswein
B) Prädikatswein
C) Wein
D) Landwein

B) Prädikatswein

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Which of the following is not allowed in the production of Prädikatswein?

A) Chaptalization
B) Using botrytized grapes
C) Producing sweet wines
D) Fermentation in stainless steel tanks

A) Chaptalization

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Identify the term used for a sweet wine made from grapes that were frozen while still on the vine.

A) Beerenauslese
B) Trockenbeerenauslese
C) Eiswein
D) Spätlese

C) Eiswein

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What does the German term ‘Schloss’ refer to on a wine label?

A) A type of grape
B) A monastery
C) A castle
D) A specific winemaking technique

C) A castle

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Which VDP classification equates to a ‘Single Vineyard Grand Cru’?

A) Grosses Gewächs
B) Erstes Gewächs
C) Gemeinde
D) Einzellage

A) Grosses Gewächs

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What is the unique bottle shape called that is specific to the Franken wine region?

A) Amphora
B) Jeroboam
C) Bocksbeutel
D) Flûte

C) Bocksbeutel

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What does ‘Trocken’ indicate on a German wine label?

A) The wine is sweet.
B) The wine is semi-sweet.
C) The wine is off-dry.
D) The wine is dry.

D) The wine is dry.

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In which order do these Prädikatswein categories fall, from least to most ripe?

A) Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese, Beerenauslese, Eiswein, Trockenbeerenauslese
B) Auslese, Spätlese, Kabinett, Eiswein, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese
C) Trockenbeerenauslese, Eiswein, Beerenauslese, Auslese, Spätlese, Kabinett
D) Spätlese, Kabinett, Auslese, Eiswein, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese

A) Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese, Beerenauslese, Eiswein, Trockenbeerenauslese

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What does the Oechsle Scale measure in the context of winemaking?

A) Acidity levels in wine
B) Sugar content in grape must
C) Alcohol percentage in wine
D) Grape skin thickness

B) Sugar content in grape must

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Which term refers to noble rot, beneficial for making some sweet wine styles?

A) Edelfäule
B) Trocken
C) Halbtrocken
D) Schloss

A) Edelfäule

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Which Anbaugebiete is known for its porous, heat-retaining slate soil, ideal for growing Riesling? A) Pfalz B) Mosel C) Rheinhessen D) Baden

B) Mosel

The Nahe River is a tributary of which major river? A) Mosel B) Main C) Danube D) Rhine

D) Rhine

Which region is noted for the protection provided by mountains and a focus on dry wines, especially Riesling and Spätburgunder? A) Franken B) Pfalz C) Ahr D) Baden

B) Pfalz

What unique bottle shape is associated with the Franken wine region? A) Bocksbeutel B) Bordeaux bottle C) Burgundy bottle D) Flute

A) Bocksbeutel

Which of the following is the largest Anbaugebiete in Germany in terms of size and production volume? A) Rheingau B) Rheinhessen C) Mosel D) Baden

B) Rheinhessen

Identify the region that is along the French and Swiss borders and known as the warmest growing area in Germany. A) Ahr B) Baden C) Rheingau D) Mittelrhein

B) Baden

Which grape variety dominates the Mittelrhein region, known for its steep slopes and continental climate? A) Müller-Thurgau B) Silvaner C) Riesling D) Spätburgunder

C) Riesling

Which region would you associate with the village of Johannisberg, and is protected by mountains with long south-facing slopes along the Rhine River? A) Ahr B) Nahe C) Rheingau D) Pfalz

C) Rheingau

Recognize the producer associated with the Nahe region known for quality Riesling. A) Hans Wirsching B) Hermann Dönnhoff C) Josef Leitz D) Fritz Haag

B) Hermann Dönnhoff

What wine law was established in 1971 that stipulated ripeness level at harvest as the prime determinant for quality in German wines? A) VDP B) German Wine Act C) German Wine Law D) EU Wine Regulation

B) German Wine Act

Tell me about this wine.

Winery: Hans Wirsching Location: Hans Wirsching is based in Iphofen- Iphofen is a town situated in the foothills of the Schwanberg mountain in Franken of Germany. Classification: GG (Grosses Gewächs) indicates that this wine is from a designated "grand cru" vineyard, Grosses Gewächs wines are typically dry, made under strict regulations including lower yields and higher minimum must weights. Grape Variety: Silvaner Taste Profile: Silvaner wines, especially from a high-quality sites are known for their structured elegance, with a nuanced bouquet often reflecting green apple, pear, and citrus, alongside earthy and herbal notes. 2011 Vintage: This year would have provided the wine with ample aging potential, allowing the wine's flavors to evolve Bocksbeutel: The distinctive bottle shape is called a Bocksbeutel, traditionally used in Franconia. Food Pairing: Silvaner pairs excellently with dishes that complement its subtle flavors and acidity. Ideal pairings might include white asparagus, freshwater fish,

What are the rhine river tributaries and what region do they impact?

Ahr-Ahr Valley Mosel-Mosel Region Nahe-Nahe Region Main-Rheingau (N) from Rheinhessen (S) Franken

What are the wine law levels in Germany?

Deutscher Wein - without geographic indication Landwein-regional wines wit geographic indication Qualitatswein- 13 major wine regions called Anbaugebiete Pradikatswein - subset of Qualitatswein categorized by ripeness . Highest quality no capitalization . Six pradikate (levels of quality/ripbess)

What does Erstes Gewachs mean in the new 2021 law, and what are the requirements?

First Growth

Put these in order from largest to smallest: Ortswein, Grosses Gewachs, Region, Area

Area, Region, Ortswein, Grosses Gewächs

What styles can a wine labeled "Auslese" be? Sweet Dry Botrytis infected All of the above

All of the above

Explain the differences between Deutscher Sekt, Deustcher Sekt b.A, and Winzersekt

Deustcher Sekt must be grown in Germany and made in the Charmat method, Deustcher Sekt b.A. has to have 85% of the grapes coming from a single Anbaugebiet, can be made by Charmat or traditional method. Winzersekt is a grower/producer and must be fermented in bottle, minimum 9 months on lees, and be 100% from the stated estate.

What does an AmtlichePrufungsnummer NOT tell you? Village of production Year of harvest Year of application Producer

Producer

What are the two main tributaries of the Mosel?

Saar and Ruwer

What are the main soils of the Mosel? Sandstone Blue Slate Red Slate Clay All of the above

All of the above

Where would you find the villages of Assmannshausen, Geisenheim, and Rudesheim? Rheinhessen Pfalz Mosel Rheingau

Rheingau

What are the three main varietals of the Rheingau? Spatburgunder, Riesling, Muller-Thurgau Riesling, Muller-Thurgau, Sylvaner Weisburgunder, Spatburgunder, Riesling Grauburgunder, Riesling, Muller-Thurgau

Spatburgunder, Riesling, Muller-Thurgau

What is the soil of the Roter Hang?

iron-rich sandstone and clay

Who makes G-Max and where is it from?

G-Max is a dry riesling made by Weingut Keller from undisclosed vineyards in the Rheinhessen.

What gives the Pfalz a slight rain-shadow effect?

The Haardt Hills, a northern continuation of the Vosges Mountains

What is the main grape variety of the Ahr?

Spatburgunder

What are the soils of Franken? What varietal are they known for? *

Franken is known sylvaner and the soils are gypsum, limestone, and keuper which is a mix of marl and limestone.

What styles of wine are made in Baden and Wurttemberg?

Red, white, rose, sparkling, sweet wines. Varieties include Spatburgunder, Chardonnay, Grauburgunder, Weisburgunder, Riesling.

Explain the three tiers of Austrian sekt?

Klassik: Charmat and traditional methods only, any sweetness level, aged a min. 9 months on lees. Reserve: Traditional method only, in Brut, Extra Brut, and Brut Nature styles only, aged a min. 18 months on lees. Grosse Reserve: Traditional method only, in Brut, Extra Brut, and Brut Nature styles only, aged a min. 30 months on lees. Hauersekt: Grower/producer sparkling, must list village, vineyard, vintage and variety.

What did the German Wine Law of 1971 do?

In 1971 in order to try and simplify the 30,000 vineyards in Germany, they combined them into larger vineyards while only considering their proximity, not all the things that create high quality wines. These 2,600 vineyards had to be a minimum of 5 hectares. Winemakers today still fight this system, and to label vineyards with 'lieu-dits' to try and spotlight the better parcels in these overarching vineyard structures.

What does Erstes Gewachs mean in the new 2021 law, and what are the requirements?

Erstes Gewächs refers to dry still wines produced from a single vineyard (Einzellage) classified as Erste Lage (Premier Cru).

Put these in order from largest to smallest: Ortswein, Grosses Gewachs, Region, Area

Area → Region → Ortswein → Grosses Gewächs

What is the new gU system? What are the requirements?

g.U. stands for “geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung” = Protected Designation of Origin. It replaces the older quality designations (like “Qualitätswein bestimmter Anbaugebiete”) as the legal foundation for quality wines in Germany. Modeled after the EU PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) framework — emphasizing where the grapes come from rather than just must weight.

What styles can a wine labeled "Auslese" be? Sweet Dry Botrytis infected All of the above Other:

All of the above

Explain the differences between Deutscher Sekt, Deustcher Sekt b.A, and Winzersekt in Germany

What does an AmtlichePrufungsnummer NOT tell you? Village of production Year of harvest Year of application Producer

Year of harvest

What are the two main tributaries of the Mosel?

Saar and Ruwer

What are the main soils of the Mosel? * Sandstone Blue Slate Red Slate Clay All of the above

All of the above

Where would you find the villages of Assmannshausen, Geisenheim, and Rudesheim? Rheinhessen Pfalz Mosel Rheingau

Rheingau

Spatburgunder, Riesling, Muller-Thurgau

What is the soil of the Roter Hang?

iron-rich sandstone and clay

What gives the Pfalz a slight rain-shadow effect?

The Haardt Hills, a northern continuation of the Vosges Mountains

Who makes G-Max and where is it from?

G-Max is a dry riesling made by Weingut Keller from undisclosed vineyards in the Rheinhessen.

What is the main grape variety of the Ahr? * Riesling Spatburgunder Blauburgunder Muller-Thurgau

Spatburgunder

What are the soils of Franken? What varietal are they known for?

Franken is known sylvaner and the soils are gypsum, limestone, and keuper which is a mix of marl and limestone.

What styles of wine are made in Baden and Wurttemberg?

Red, white, rose, sparkling, sweet wines. Varieties include Spatburgunder, Chardonnay, Grauburgunder, Weisburgunder, Riesling.

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