The Wine Profile

1 In which part of Germany is the Baden wine region located?

A The far southwest, stretching along the Rhine toward the Swiss border B The far northeast, near the Baltic Sea coast in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern C Central Germany, along the Mosel valley north of Koblenz D Northern Germany, near the Elbe River in Lower Saxony

2 In which country is the wine region Baden located?

A Austria B France C Switzerland D Germany

3 When does harvest typically take place in Baden?

A May to June B December to January C February to April D September to October

4 Approximately how long is Baden from its northernmost to its southernmost point?

A About 100 km B About 200 km C About 300 km D About 400 km

5 What does Baden's southern latitude primarily mean for the style of its wines?

A The wines have very high acidity, similar to Mosel Riesling on slate soils B The wines tend to be riper, fuller-bodied, and lower in acidity than northern German wines C The wines are predominantly sweet because of high sugar levels D The wines are mostly sparkling because of the warm climate

6 Which grape family is Baden in Germany primarily known for producing at a large scale?

A The Pinot family, led by Spätburgunder B The Muscat family, with aromatic sweet wines C The Riesling family, with crisp white wines D The Cabernet family, with full-bodied red wines