Germany

Question 1

What are the natural factors of Germany

Answer 1

1.long cool ripening season
2. Cool continental climate
3. Vineyard location (Best: steep and stony slope with southerly aspect)

Question 2

4 ways that grape can maximise the ripeness of grape

Answer 2

1. Steep / southerly aspect slope on vineyards
2. Vines planted near the river —> reduce the risk of frost + reflect more sunlight
3. Head-pruned with individually stake and canes tied at the top of the stake = maximise grape exposure to light
4. Growers pass through the vineyard several times = ensure grape reach the ideal ripeness

Question 3

Human influences on Beerenauslese

Answer 3

1. Grapes are picked late to achieve minimum must weight
2. Several picking by hand to select the best grapes
3. Fermentation can be stopped by chilling results in wines that are low in alcohol

Question 4

Prädikatswein level

Answer 4

Kabinett > Spätlese > Auslee > Beerenauslese > Eiswein > Trockenbeerenauslese

Question 5

Full name of GG

Answer 5

Grosses Gewaches = dry wine
Under VDP (Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter)
- dry, high acidity and floral character

Question 6

Why Riesling can be produced in different level

Answer 6

1. Mid to late ripening level depending on the style
2. Accumulate sugar without losing its naturally high acidity = well-balanced wine with different sweetness level

Question 7

5 white grape variety

Answer 7

1. Riseling
2. Müller-Thurgau (Riseling x Madeleine Style)
3. Silvaner (mainly in Rheinhessen&Franken)
   4.Grauburgunder = Pinot Gris
4. WeiBburgunde = Pinot Blanc

Question 8

3 Black Grape

Answer 8

1. Spätburgunder = Pinot Noir
2. Dornfelder
3. Pottugieser, Trollinger, Schwarzriseling

Question 9

Climate in Mosel

Answer 9

1. Cool climate with long ripening period
2. Best site = steep slope near river
3. Retain high acidity even reaching high level of ripeness

Question 10

High quality Mosel place

Answer 10

1. Piesport
2. Bernkastel
3. Wehlen

Question 11

High quality Nahe

Answer 11

Schlossböckelheim

Question 12

High quality Rheingau

Answer 12

Johnnisberg
Rüdesheim
Assmannshausen
Hochheim
(Because of Taunas Hill)

Question 13

High quality Rheinhessen
(Usually high volume place)

Answer 13

Nierstein

Question 14

High quality Pfalz (same mountain as Alsace)

Answer 14

Forst
Deidesheim

Question 15

Franken is

Answer 15

entry level wine

Question 16

Identify 2 vineyard sites features and explain how they help the grape grower overcome these challenges

Answer 16

1. Grapes planted on the slope
   - better drainage, more sun exposure, southerly aspect, less prone to frost
   - labour harvest and several pass the vineyard to make sure the grapes are ripen
2. head pruned on slope with stake
   - maximize grape exposure
   - improve air circulation through leaves and grapes = avoid fungal disease

Question 17

Describe Trockenbeerenauslese / Beerenauslese

Answer 17

sweet
low in alcohol
high acidity
honey, dried stone fruit, candied peel and flowers