Landwein
Superior table wine. German Landwein must have the geographical origin declared on the label. It is usually a simple, inexpensive wine that is typical of its region. Landwein is always dry or semi-dry. In Germany a total of 26 Landwein regions are defined by law – this includes more recently Schleswig-Holstein Landwein in the far north of Germany – on the island of Sylt, ten hectares of vines are now cultivated.
Lemberger
Red grape variety, synonym for “Blaufraenkisch”. Wines are intensely red and can be very complex. A very well renowned grape variety in Germany.
Liebfrauenmilch
is a style of semi-sweet white German wine which may be produced in the regions Rheinhessen, Pfalz (Palatinate), Rheingau and Nahe.
Lieblich
Off-dry wines with a residual sugar content of up to a maximum of 45 grams per litre.
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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.
