The Wine Profile

1 Which grape variety dominates plantings in the Mosel, making up roughly 60-65% of vineyard area?

A Riesling B Müller-Thurgau C Silvaner D Grauburgunder

2 What type of wine dominates production in the Mosel?

A White wine, accounting for over 90% of production B Rosé wine, accounting for over 90% of production C Sparkling wine, accounting for over 90% of production D Red wine, accounting for over 90% of production

3 What is the typical alcohol level for a classic Mosel Riesling Kabinett?

A 13–14% B 7–8% C 11–12% D 15–16%

4 What makes Mosel's wine style unique compared to most European wine regions?

A Wines are made in both red and white with similar sweetness levels B Wines can be dry, off-dry, or sweet within the same quality tier C Wines are always sweet and suited only to dessert pairings D Wines are always dry and produced without any residual sugar

5 Which level represents the highest quality in the German wine pyramid?

A Deutscher Wein, based on basic production standards B Qualitätswein, based on approved growing region C Prädikatswein, based on grape ripeness at harvest D Landwein, based on regional production requirements

6 What does the Prädikat level 'Kabinett' signify about a Mosel Riesling?

A The wine has been aged in oak casks B The lightest Prädikat style with the lowest must weight C The wine is made from botrytis-affected grapes D The wine is always fermented completely dry