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German diagrams and comparison exercises
Understand the location of the 13 regions, read separately for origin, Prädikat, and sweet/dry degree. Expand from Riesling to reds, sweets, and Sekt.
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Spätlese and trocken: Information from different stages
Is Spätlese always sweet?
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| Items for comparison. | Spätlese | trocken (still) |
|---|---|---|
| Subject | Raw material conditions at harvest | Finished wine |
| Clue | Juice specific gravity & harvest conditions | Residual sugar and acidity |
| Unknown from this alone. | Final residual sugar value | Ingredient Prädikat |
The conditions at harvest and the sweetness/dryness after completion are separate; confirm residual sugar with additional labels or technical sheets.
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VDP vineyards and dry wines
Can a sweet Spätlese from a GROSSE LAGE also be called GG?
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| Items for comparison. | VDP.GROSSE LAGE | VDP.GROSSES GEWÄCHS |
|---|---|---|
| What does it indicate? | Association's vineyard tiers | Dry wines from vineyards in that classification. |
| Sweetness/dryness level | Some wines have noticeable sweetness | Dry |
| Abbreviation | Use 'GG' Distinctly | GG |
Even if vineyard parcels are shared, GG is indicated only for dry wines. Record the vineyard and style in different fields.
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trocken: still whites and Sekt
If both are labeled 'trocken,' can you assume the same sweetness level?
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| Items for comparison. | Still wine | Sekt |
|---|---|---|
| Range of sugar content. | Basic is 4g/L or less. Up to 9g/L allowed with certain acid conditions. | 17〜32g/L |
| Initial check | Is it still? | Is it sparkling? |
| Add to comparison | Acidity · Varieties · Alcohol | Acidity · Varieties · Aging with lees |
Sugar level standards differ by category. Identify the wine's type before reading the label.
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