Practice Questions

Question 1

What was the significance of Charlemagne’s reign to the development of viticulture in Rheinhessen?

Answer 1

He ordered forests cleared and vines planted

Question 2

What best describes Rheinhessen’s grape composition?

Answer 2

Diversity, with several major white and red varieties.

Question 3

Which famous invention was created in Mainz around 1450 and was modeled on a wine press?

Answer 3

The printing press

Question 4

What best reflects sustainability in Rheinhessen?

Answer 4

Relatively dry conditions and flat terrain support organic and biodynamic cultivation

Question 5

What is the main style of wine produced in Rheinhessen today?

Answer 5

An even split between dry and sweet wines

Question 6

What is the most prominent topographical feature of Rheinhessen?

Answer 6

The Rhine river

Question 7

What best explains Rheinhessen’s relatively mild and dry climate?

Answer 7

The rain shadow created by surrounding mountain ranges

Question 8

What is the geological structure that underlines much of Rheinhessen?

Answer 8

The Mainzer Becken

Question 9

What are the soils types in Rheinhessen and their districts

Answer 9

Rotor Hang - Rotliegendes (red sandstone) (In Nierstein)

Siefersheim - Volcanjc Pophyry and melaphyre (In bingen)

Wonnegau - Clay-rich marl high in limestone

Roughly half of Rheinhessen - Loess

Question 10

Which natural features help protect Rheinhessen’s vineyards from cold Northern and southern winds?

Answer 10

The taunus and Hunsrück mountains