CMS Advanced Sommelier – Germany Practice Test

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• What is Charta in the context of Rheingau Riesling?
• What is Pinot Meunier in German?
• Liebfraumilch cannot carry a grape name on the label.
• Spätlese harvesting discovery occurred in which year and at which estate?
• Where is the Geisenheim Wine Institute located and when was it founded?
• What is the maximum yield for Selection wines?
• What does QBA stand for?
• Can you pick a grape at Spätlese level but declassify it as Kabinett?
• Name a well-known Riesling site in the Mosel.
• Name a famous Riesling site in the Mosel region.
• How do Spätlese and Auslese differ?
• How many Bereiche exist in Germany's wine classification?
• Can Prädikatswein be chaptalised?
• What is the difference between Erste Lage and Grosses Gewächs?
• In which wine region is Bacharach located?
• Which region is known for Silvaner and Loess soils?
• What is the typical aging trajectory for high-quality Riesling from classic sites?
• What is a typical aroma for Dornfelder?
• In the Prüfungsnummer, the 2nd set indicates what?
• List the Prädikatswein levels in ascending order.
• Name two red grape varieties besides Spätburgunder that are widely grown in Germany.
• Name one excellent einzellagen in Mosel.
• Sekt production using Riesling and Pinot Noir as base is common in which scope?
• Müller Thurgau is a crossing of which two grape varieties?
• Acolon is a crossing of which two grape varieties?
• Which region is particularly known for Silvaner?
• What is Weissherbst?
• The terms 'Classic' and 'Selection' were intended to replace what?
• Which glass shape is recommended for Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder)?
• How many Bereiche are there in Germany?
• Name two well known Rheinhessen's producers.
• Goldriesling origin is an aromatic crossing developed in which region?
• What is a typical young Riesling aroma?
• Which statement best describes Riesling acidity in the Mosel?
• What is the German name for Pinot Noir?
• Doctor Vineyard is located in which Mosel town?
• In the VDP classification, which set lists the four tiers from lowest to highest?
• Schloss Johannisberg is located in which German wine region?
• When are Selection wines released?
• Which region is known for Silvaner grapes?
• What is the difference between QbA and Prädikatswein regarding must weight and ripeness?
• What is Weissburgunder?
• What does Große Lage designate in the VDP system?
• Scharzhofberger Einzellage is located in which Ortsteil?
• Which region tends to produce fuller-bodied Riesling due to warmer climate?
• What is the difference between Sekt and 'Deutscher Sekt'?
• Which estate is widely recognized as a historic Riesling site in the Rheingau?
• Charta was formed to advance the classic, dry style of Rheingau Riesling. From which region was this focus?
• Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Mosel Riesling profile described?
• Name the two rivers that give their name to the Saale-Unstrut region.
• In nurseries, which region uses Franconian Loess soils to express Silvaner?
• What is Blue Nun?
• What climate feature helps keep Mosel Rieslings high in acidity?
• Which region is Schloss Johannisberg most closely associated with in tastings?
• Which of the following is a widely cited feature of high-quality Mosel Riesling?
• Who spearheaded Charta?
• Which varieties are Germany's current most planted white and red?
• What is the essential difference between Qualitätswein (QbA) and Prädikatswein?
• What is the VDP?
• Which glass shape is recommended for Riesling on the table?
• Which statement best captures Schloss Johannisberg's regional identity?
• Liebfraumilch is a white wine historically associated with which church and region?
• What is the typical expression of Silvaner in the Franken region?
• Which region is famous for cool-climate Pinot Noir production?
• Which red variety is commonly seen in Württemberg?
• Schloss Vollrads Ortsteil vineyard is located in which region?
• Which Einzellage is in Escherndorf?
• Which grape is Rheinhessen's specialty?
• Which white grape variety besides Riesling has significant production in Germany?
• In which German wine region are Müller-Thurgau and Weißburgunder common due to cold climate?
• Which region is Germany's northernmost winegrowing area?
• Which of the following best matches the German dryness terms and their approximate RS ranges?
• Franken's star grape is?
• What is the typical residual sugar level for Trockenbeerenauslese?
• Grauburgunder is the German name for which grape variety?
• Which vintages are mentioned as good in Mosel?
• Which Einzellage is located in Schweigen in Pfalz?
• One mountain in Rheingau is named which of the following?
• What is the post-2012 VDP tier mapping for the top wines?
• What does a Goldkapsel indicate?
• Where is Schloss Vollrads located?
• What is the typical serving temperature for German red wines?
• Weissherbst is:
• Which red variety is commonly seen in Württemberg besides Trollinger?
• What does the term Erste Lage translate to in English?
• Erstes Gewächs labeling includes which distinctive feature on the bottle?
• Which of the following is an Anbaugebiet?
• Who owns the Grosse Lage monopole at Bacharach?
• Trockenbeerenauslese must weight range?
• Which VDP category refers to wine from a winery's broader holdings rather than a specific single vineyard?
• In the Prüfungsnummer, what does the 4th set represent?
• Liebfraumilch may be blended from vineyards across which regions?
• Name a famous Riesling site in the Rheingau.
• Name one river that flows through Franken.
• Which Prädikatswein level indicates the earliest ripeness at harvest?
• Which Nahe producer is renowned for wines from the Oberhauser Brücke site?
• Which region is known for high-quality Pinot Noir in a warmer climate?
• Which Einzellage is in Iphofen?
• Morstein is an Einzellage in which town?
• What is the typical style difference between Pfalz Riesling and Mosel Riesling?
• Where is Assmannshausen located?
• What is the minimum must weight in Oechsle for Pradikatwein (Kabinett level)?
• Mosel Kabinett Riesling is rarely above which ABV?
• Which description best captures the typical profile of a high-quality Mosel Riesling?
• Which VDP designation represents a top single-vineyard site within a village?
• Which region's Riesling is typically lighter, with very high acidity and mineral notes?
• What defines Trockenbeerenauslese (TBA)?
• Name one of Germany's most esteemed producers of Spätburgunder.
• What is the most planted grape in Sachsen?
• Which Einzellage is associated with Assmannshausen?
• Domprobst is an Einzellage in Graach an der Mosel and is a monopole of which estate?
• What is 'Message in a Bottle'?
• Which statement best describes the climate and soil of Pfalz?
• Under Selection, which statement refers to vineyard origin?
• Which foods are a typical pairing for a dry Spätburgunder from Baden?
• Which region hosts Erdener Prälat, a renowned Riesling site?
• What is Einzellagen?
• In Rheinhessen, which Einzellage is located in Nackenheim?
• What is the minimum ABV of Prädikatswein?
• Name one mountain in the Rheingau.
• Which town is the Rheingau's center for red wine production?
• Which is the most accurate statement about a high-quality Mosel Riesling?
• In what year was the Auslese category introduced?
• Which Prädikatswein level tends to be fuller-bodied and sweeter than Spätlese?
• Which description is attributed to Ahr's climate by the VDP?
• Which Einzellagen are listed under Winkel?
• Which description aligns with the qualitative profile of a top Mosel Riesling?
• What is Prüfungsnummer?
• Name one river in Sachsen.
• What are the beireich and grosslage for Ahr?
• Which Rüdesheim hillside Einzellage is listed?
• Beerenauslese must weight in Oechsle is which range?
• The Einzellage Brücke is located in which Nahe town?
• Spätlese uses riper grapes than Kabinett.
• Which statement about Sekt levels is true?
• Lemberger in Württemberg is also known as which synonym?
• Pfalz producers will not be able to produce Kabinett Grosse Lage. True or False?
• Domprobst is an Einzellage in which Mosel village?
• Which statement best describes the general grape dominance after Riesling?
• Which of the following is a famous Riesling site in the Rheingau?
• VDP has not yet been technically sanctioned by German law, and its classification scheme is essentially a voluntary one for members.
• In the 1980s Liebfraumilch was printed on the label of more than 60% of all German vinous exports.
• Kupfergrube is an Einzellage in which Nahe village?
• Which climate factor contributes to Mosel Riesling's higher acidity and mineral profile?
• What soils are found in lower Rheingau vineyards closer to the water?
• Which combination correctly identifies a river and a mountain associated with the Ahr?
• In German wine terms, BA and TBA refer to what category?
• What is Beerenauslese (BA)?
• How is Eiswein produced?
• What is considered the ultimate problem Germany's vineyards face?
• Gutswein corresponds to which level in the post-2012 VDP tiers?
• Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Classic wine?
• Which Mosel estate is a monopole for Josephshöfer?
• Where is the German Wine Institute located?
• Name a famous Riesling site in the Rheingau.
• What is the main characteristic that defines German Riesling across most regions?
• Name a river in Mittelrhein.
• Hubacker is an Einzellage in which town?
• Which soil type is iconic for Mosel Riesling and how does it affect the wine?
• Karthäuserhofberg is an Einzellage in Mosel that is a monopole of which estate?
• The Grosse Lage monopole at Bacharach is named what?
• Saumagen, an Einzellage in Pfalz, is located in which town?
• What are the soils of the upper slope vineyards in Rheingau dominated by?
• What is Erstes Gewächs?
• Which Einzellage is in Bürgstadt?
• What aromas develop in aged Riesling?
• Schloss Johannisberg is located in which wine region?
• Which statement about aging potential of German Riesling is most accurate?
• Schillerwein is:
• Which of the following is an Anbaugebiet?
• What is the most common serving temperature for German white wines?
• The distinctive Bocksbeutel bottle is traditionally associated with which German region?
• What is the color of Mosel bottles?
• Which Einzellage is located in Bernkastel-Kues?
• Which Einzellage is a monopole of Schloss Schonborn in Hattenheim?
• Which white wine style is commonly produced in Pfalz?
• What is a typical aroma for a Pfalz Riesling with warmth?
• Which grape variety is noted as being declassified from Spätlese ripeness to Kabinett in warmer vintages?
• Which Einzellage is located in Piesport?
• Which statement accurately describes Selection?
• What is Ortsteil?
• Which Einzellage is located in Niederhausen?
• What is the typical red wine style from Baden?
• Which term describes a small, enclosed vineyard plot within a larger estate?
• Which prominent producer labels its Grosse Lage wines as 'GC' (Grand Cru) instead of 'GG'?
• A high-quality Mosel Riesling is characterized by which combination of acidity, body, and mineral expression?
• How does the VDP classification affect consumer expectations?
• What was Prädikatswein formerly known as?
• Liebfraumilch is usually produced from Müller-Thurgau.
• What are the two PGI categories of German wines?
• What characteristic defines QbA wines in Germany?
• Which statement is true about QbA and Prädikatswein?
• Erdener Prälat is a classic Riesling site in which region?
• Which city is NOT listed as a Franken Gemeinde?
• Name a classic Riesling site in the Rheingau.
• Which producer is NOT considered part of the celebrated '3 Bs' in Mittelhaardt along with Müller-Catoir?
• Which of the following is a famous Riesling site in the Mosel region?
• Which two producers are associated with Franken's villages Iphofen and Escherndorf?
• Steinwein is:
• Lemberger is the local name for which grape?
• Which statement accurately describes Schloss Johannisberg?
• Which two grape crossings are noted for ripening in harsher German winters where Riesling may struggle?
• What is the general effect of the warmer climate in Pfalz on Riesling style compared to Mosel?
• What is Rheingauer Flöte?
• Which Einzellage is in Würzburg?
• Which of the following best describes the mineral aspect of Mosel Riesling at its best?
• Sachsen's specialty is:
• What is Grauburgunder?
• Spätlese must weight range is?
• Producers in Mosel will not be able to produce Kabinett Grosse Lage. True or False?
• Which Franconian wine is strongly associated with Silvaner and has a distinctive bottle shape?
• Which general grape categories dominate German white wine production after Riesling?
• Name a famous Riesling site in the Mosel region.
• In the Prüfungsnummer, the 1st set corresponds to what?
• Mosel Kabinett Riesling is described as
• Which vineyard is a monopole of Toni Jost in Bacharach?
• Which trio of major German wine regions and a grape commonly associated with each is correct?
• In which year was the German Wine Law introduced?
• What is a typical aroma for Pinot Noir from Ahr?
• Kaiserstuhl is located in which German state?
• Sonnenuhr is an Einzellage in which village?
• A Riesling with some sweetness to balance spicy cuisine is best paired with which dishes?
• How is Gutswein defined in the VDP system?
• What is Roter Hang?
• Germany's warmest winegrowing region is located in which area?
• Under Selection, which grape variety can have a must weight up to 12 g/L?
• Name the two slate types found in Mosel.
• What is considered the flagship white grape of Germany?
• Which Prädikatswein level is commonly used for late-harvest dessert wines?
• Ortswein corresponds to which level in the post-2012 VDP tiers?
• Hock is a British term for which kind of wine?
• Johannisberg is a classic Riesling site in which region?
• What is the role of botrytis in BA/TBA?
• Name a well-known Mosel producer.
• Which soils are typical for Silvaner in Franken?
• What is Deutscher Wein formally known as?
• Which two grape varieties are common in Saale-Unstrut's cold climate?
• Which grape variety is NOT listed among the common varietals in Saale-Unstrut's cold climate?
• How is the Prädikat level determined?
• Riesling x Silvaner is commonly equated with which grape variety?
• Describe the VDP logo.
• Which region hosts Johannisberg, a renowned Riesling site?
• Name a river associated with the Nahe wine region.
• Name a well-known Riesling site in the Rheingau.
• What is the most planted grape in the Ahr region?
• Which grape is the principal variety used to define most Riesling styles in Germany?
• Which RS range corresponds to Halbtrocken?
• What does Erste Lage designate in the VDP system?
• Which designation denotes a top single-vineyard site?
• What is a common feature of botrytized wines (BA/TBA) in Germany?
• The initials GG denote Grosses Gewächs, a dry wine.
• Which option is not part of the VDP tier system?
• Name one well known producer in Ahr.
• Acolon is a crossing of which two varieties?
• Which range corresponds to Kabinett-level must weight?
• Which Einzellage is Sonnenberg listed for in Eltville?
• Name a German Anbaugebiet without a VDP Grosse Lage site.
• Edelfäule is the German term for which phenomenon?
• In German wine labeling, which term indicates a dry wine with very low sugar, typically up to 9 g/L?
• What is Alleinbesitz?
• Which site is a famous Riesling site in the Rheingau and often cited in tastings?
• Which description best captures Ahr's climate?
• Which estate is located in the Rheingau and well-known for Riesling?
• Geisenheim is located in which wine region?
• Name a classic Riesling site in the Mosel.
• In evaluating Riesling, which pairing best matches a Mosel style described?
• What is Gmax?
• Liebfraumilch had a notable impact on the international image of German wine. Choose the best summary.
• Frühburgunder refers to:
• What does 'Kabinett' typically indicate about style?