The Wine Profile

1 How well known is the Nahe compared with German wine regions like the Mosel and Rheingau?

A More famous and widely recognised than both B Entirely unknown even to experienced wine lovers C Less famous, but admired by wine enthusiasts D Just as widely known as either of the two

2 What kind of producer makes most of the Nahe's wine?

A Long-established family estates B State-owned wine companies C Short-term foreign investors D Large industrial wine factories

3 Which festive tradition is typical of the Nahe's wine villages?

A Winter sports events on the river B Lively wine festivals out in the villages C Classical ballet performances D Large international jazz festivals

4 Why does the Nahe valley attract visitors for wine tourism and hiking?

A The cliffs, river and vineyards create a beautiful landscape B The area is known for its long sandy beaches C The region has large amusement parks beside the vineyards D The valley contains Germany's most visited major city

5 What kind of food are the Nahe's wines traditionally enjoyed with?

A Hearty, traditional German home cooking B Raw fish and seafood from the sea C Light tropical fruit desserts D Strong, spicy Asian dishes

6 How far back does winemaking in the Nahe valley reach?

A To Roman times, around two thousand years ago B To the early 1900s, just over a century ago C To the post-war era, only a few decades ago D To the industrialisation of the late 1800s