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Describe the climate and weather of Germany. |
Mostly cool continental, with problems associated with any region at the limit ripening grapes. Baden in the south is noticeably warmer. Summers can be wet, however rain generally declines in Autumn during final stages ripening. Long cool ripening period helps Grapes to develop a good level of natural sugar while retaining acidity. When sufficient humidity is present this allows for the development of noble rot. Weather conditions vary greatly year on year leading to huge differences in quality and quantity between vintages. Best vineyards are planted on steep stoney slopes to utilise heat and sun. |
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What are the major grape varieties of Germany? |
White Grapes Riesling Müller-Thurgau (Rivaner) Silvaner Red Grapes Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) Dornfelder |
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Baden is famed for producing great wines from which grape? |
Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) |
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How many ANBAUGEBIET regions are there in Germany? |
13 |
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What are the four different sizes of delineation in Germany? |
ANBAUGEBIET (13 regions) BEREICH (Districts within a region) GROßLAGE (Group of vineyards) EINZELLAGE (Individual vineyard) |
