Classic

This term was introduced with the 2000 vintage. Classic wines are quality wines made from traditional grape varieties typical for the region that always taste harmoniously dry. There is therefore no further information indicating the taste on the label.

Cuvée

Synonym for blend.

• Drinkaware

  Drinkaware aims to change the UK’s drinking habits for the better by promoting responsible drinking.
  http://www.drinkaware.co.uk/

• German Wine – More Details

  For details on German wine classifications and quality categories.

  http://www.germanwines.de/knowledge/quality-standards/quality-categories/

• German Wine Institute

  For more information about German wine around the world, visit the Deutsches WeinInstitut website.
  http://www.germanwines.de/Home/

• Image Bank

  Visit the German Wine Institute’s image bank to access images all about German wine.

  http://www.germanwines.de/press/photo-archive-login/

• VDP: The Association of German Quality and Prädikat Wine Estates

  Founded in 1910, the VDP is the world’s oldest association of wine estates.

  http://www.vdp.de/de/start/

• Wine in Moderation

  The WINE in MODERATION programme is an initiative of the European wine sector.
  http://www.wineinmoderation.eu/

• WSET

  Learn about wine with the Wine and Spirit Education Trust.

  http://www.wsetglobal.tv/

• WSTA

  Trade body Wine and Spirit Trade Association.

  http://www.wsta.co.uk/