Wine Rap

From "falscher Mehltau " to "G'spritzter"

German falscher Mehltau .wav .mp3 .rm
English downy mildew 285kB 14kB 40kB
Definition Peronospora, a vine disease.

German Federspiel .wav .mp3 .rm
English   201kB 10kB 40kB
Definition A special category for wines from Wachau. These medium bodied wines have an alcohol content of no more than 12.5 %, are dry, and may not be chaptalized.

German Flotation .wav .mp3 .rm
English flotation 251kB 13kB 40kB
Definition Method of wine clarification involving the introduction of inert gas at the bottom of a vat of must causing suspended solids to be carried to the surface where they can be easily removed.

German Frühroter Veltliner .wav .mp3 .rm
English early red Veltliner 360kB 17kB 61kB
Definition This soft, mild, rather neutral grape is rare and not related to Grüner Veltliner. It has a gentle fruit , soft spice and low acidity.

German Gärbehälter .wav .mp3 .rm
English fermentation vat 285kB 14kB 40kB
Definition The vessel in which fermentation takes place.

German Geläger .wav .mp3 .rm
English lees 193kB 10kB 40kB
Definition The sediment that settles at the bottom of the fermentation vat; made up of dead yeast cells and other leftover solids.

German Geschein .wav .mp3 .rm
English vine flower 56kB 19kB 78kB
Definition Vine blossom

German Grauburgunder .wav .mp3 .rm
English Pinot Gris 260kB 13kB 40kB
Definition Synonym for Pinot Gris. This grape is used for blending in noble sweet wines and as a distinctive varietal for dry white wines.

German Graufäule .wav .mp3 .rm
English bunch rot 69kB 23kB 78kB
Definition Fungal disease that can affect grapes.

German Gründecke .wav .mp3 .rm
English cover crop 56kB 19kB 78kB
Definition Green crop of plants between the rows of vines to benefit vineyard soil.

German Grüner Sylvaner .wav .mp3 .rm
English green Sylvaner 60kB 20kB 78kB
Definition This grape produces wine with a somewhat restrained herbal aroma and at it’s best is reminiscent of nuts and pears.

German Grüner Veltliner .wav .mp3 .rm
English green Veltliner 71kB 24kB 78kB
Definition Austria’s most important grape makes up 36% of the country’s total vines. Wines are typically dry, with grapefruit and pepper aromas. The style can range from light and lively to powerful complex burgundy-type wines that can age extremely well.

German G'spritzter .wav .mp3 .rm
English wine spritzer 54kB 18kB 78kB
Definition A refreshing beverage of 50% wine and 50% sparkling water.