Under Selection, which grape variety can have a must weight up to 12 g/L?

Under Selection, which grape variety can have a must weight up to 12 g/L?

• A. Chardonnay
• B. Gewürztraminer
• C. Riesling
• D. Silvaner

Answer: (C)

Must weight measures the sugar in the grape must and helps determine the style and balance of a wine. In the German VDP Selection system, the permitted must weight varies by grape variety to support the intended expression of each variety. Riesling fits the Selection profile with a relatively low allowed must weight, up to 12 g/L, which suits its hallmark high acidity and ability to produce crisp, balanced wines even when sugar content is modest. The other varieties listed generally require higher must weights within Selection to achieve the same level of body or intensity, so they don’t align with the 12 g/L limit as readily.

Must weight measures the sugar in the grape must and helps determine the style and balance of a wine. In the German VDP Selection system, the permitted must weight varies by grape variety to support the intended expression of each variety. Riesling fits the Selection profile with a relatively low allowed must weight, up to 12 g/L, which suits its hallmark high acidity and ability to produce crisp, balanced wines even when sugar content is modest. The other varieties listed generally require higher must weights within Selection to achieve the same level of body or intensity, so they don’t align with the 12 g/L limit as readily.