Wine Tasting

Wine Tasting

The history of the origin of Wine tasting in Germany is associated with the ancient Romans. Around 1000B.C. they conquered Germany and thereafter started the cultivation of grapes.

During the middle ages many of Germany's finest vineyards were established by the monastic orders. They were extremely careful and particular regarding the vines and wines and had really raised the German Wine culture to great heights. Napoleon conquered the Rhine in 1803 and since then, viticulture in Germany has created its own place in the world. White wines in Germany are famous throughout the world.

The soil structure and climate in Germany is extremely conducive to the vineyards. Wine tasting in Germany is proudly related to history and culture. There is nearly 100,000 hectares (240,000) acres of vineyards in Germany .Whereas 81% of the area is planted in white grape varieties, only 19% is for red grape varities. Some of the white grape varieties are Riesling, Muller-Thurgau, Silvaner and Kerner. The red grape varieties are Spatburgunder, Portugieser and Trollinger.

Some of the finest wineries in Germany are Heribert Kerpen, Monchhof, S.A. Prum, Von Heddesdorff and Von Schleinitz. Wine tasting in Germany is dependant on harvesting of the finest quality of grapes. The German practice of harvesting grapes is called selective harvest. It is important because it determines the official quality of the wine, its category and also provides an essential guideline for purchasing.

Northern Germany is best suited for viticulture. It provides a moderate climate without intense heat. Wine tasting in Germany is more preferable here than in the Southern part. The wine harvest starts in October and sometimes in November long after it has been completed in all other parts. The longer are the grapes on the vine, the riper they become. This is necessary because then it would add more aroma and flavor to the wine. Two categories of wine fall under the German wine law. They are- Tafelwein and Qualitatswein.

Wine tasting in Germany becomes more significant when there are Wine festivals in Germany and wine tasters come to enhance the honour.

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