Gewürztraminer
Grape variety, internationally grown and famous for its intensive, aromatic wines. Typically shows aromes of roses and lychee.
Grauburgunder
German synonym for internationally known Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio.
Grosses Gewäches (First / Great Growth)
A quality level in all German wine regions excluding the Rheingau, where it is named “Erstes Gewäches”. A “Grosses Gewäches” wine must have been grown in certified vineyards and can only be produced by a VDP member winery. Always vinified dry, red wines may not be released before 1st of September two years after the vintage, white wines not before 1st of September of the following year. In each wine region, there are only a few grape varieties permitted for producing “Grosses Gewäches” wines.
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Drinkaware
Drinkaware aims to change the UK’s drinking habits for the better by promoting responsible drinking.
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German Wine – More Details
For details on German wine classifications and quality categories.
http://www.germanwines.de/knowledge/quality-standards/quality-categories/
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German Wine Institute
For more information about German wine around the world, visit the Deutsches WeinInstitut website.
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Image Bank
Visit the German Wine Institute’s image bank to access images all about German wine.
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VDP: The Association of German Quality and Prädikat Wine Estates
Founded in 1910, the VDP is the world’s oldest association of wine estates.
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Wine in Moderation
The WINE in MODERATION programme is an initiative of the European wine sector.
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WSET
Learn about wine with the Wine and Spirit Education Trust.
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WSTA
Trade body Wine and Spirit Trade Association.
