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German wine regions (II) - Nahe, Pfalz and Baden
Today let’s have a look at another three key wine regions in Germany.
German wine regions (I) - Mosel Valley and Rheingau
There are 13 wine-growing regions (Anbaugebiet) in Germany. Today let’s take a closer look at two of the most famous regions among them.
German wine regulations (III) - Classifications of Pradikätswein
Pradikätswein can be classified into several quality levels. Today let’s talk about how these levels are defined.
German wine regulations (II) - Tafelwein, Qualitätswein and Pradikätswein
Today let’s have a look at how German wines are classified. German wines can firstly be categorised into two classes: Table Wine (Tafelwein) and Quality Wine (Qualitätswein)...
German wine regulations (I) - Geographic Areas
The climatic condition in Germany varies year by year, thus the quality of wines may differ significantly among vintages. Detailed wine regulations and classifications in Germany are good indicators to the quality of the wine, if you know how to read them on the label.
Touriga Nacional (red)
[Grape Variety] Although not widely known as a varietal, this rare, small-berried, dark-skinned Portuguese variety is nevertheless the highest quality grape that goes into the Douro Valley melting pot.
Touriga Francesa (red)
[Grape Variety] This scented red is one of the five main grape varieties grown in the Douro Valley to make port and also good in the Trás-os-Montes region of Portugal.
Tinto Cão (red)
[Grape Variety] One of the rarest, high quality port grapes grown in the Douro Valley, highly prized for its spicy character.
Tinta Barroca (red)
[Grape Variety] This is a robust Portuguese variety used as a blender in port but also popular in South Africa and known in Australia too.
Verdelho (white)
[Grape Variety] Portuguese variety grown in Madeira where it makes a fortified style between Sercial and Bual and grown as a still wine grape in Australia, especially Western Australia.