The Wine Profile

1 Which red grape variety is the most widely planted in Baden?

A Dornfelder (Deckrot crossing) B Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) C Trollinger (Vernatsch) D Lemberger (Blaufränkisch)

2 Which statement best describes Baden as a wine region?

A A high-altitude region, known for sparkling wines B A cool coastal region, known for crisp Riesling wines C Germany's most northerly region, known for light white wines D Germany's warmest region, known for red varieties and the Pinot family

3 Within which quality system are Baden's wines classified?

A Spain's Denominación de Origen system B France's Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée system C Italy's DOC, DOCG, and IGT system D Germany's Qualitätswein and Prädikatswein system

4 What does the term 'Grauburgunder' refer to in Baden?

A Pinot Gris B Pinot Blanc C Pinot Noir D Chardonnay

5 Which style of wine is most commercially important in Baden — dry or sweet?

A Sweet, since high natural sugar levels are common in the warm climate B Off-dry, following the Mosel tradition C Dry (Trocken) wines are the most important style D Sparkling (Sekt) wines dominate

6 How is wine production in Baden structurally organised?

A Dominated by large international wine corporations B Dominated by family-owned estates with private vineyards C Dominated by large cooperative cellars uniting many growers D Dominated by state-owned wineries under regional management