The Wine Profile

Bronze

Palatinate

Grapes, Winemaking & Wine Laws · 6 questions · 400 pts

1 Which grape is the leading and most important variety in the Pfalz?

A Sauvignon Blanc B Pinot Grigio C Riesling D Chardonnay

2 What is unusual about the Pfalz compared with most other German wine regions?

A The region permits only a single grape variety B The region produces exclusively sweet wines C The region makes a lot of red wine, not just white D The region grows no international grapes at all

3 Dornfelder, a grape for which the Pfalz is a key area, produces wine of which colour?

A Rosé wine B Orange wine C Red wine D White wine

4 In which style is Pfalz Riesling most often made today?

A Very sweet wine B Sparkling wine C Off-dry wine D Dry wine

5 Spätburgunder is the German name for which internationally known grape?

A Pinot Noir B Merlot C Cabernet Franc D Syrah

6 What does Grosses Gewächs (GG) indicate on a German wine label?

A A sweet dessert wine made from frosted grapes B A top dry wine from a single, top-ranked vineyard C A wine made only in exceptional vintages D A simple everyday wine blended from several vineyards