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Qualitätswein mit Prädikat

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Qualitätswein mit Prädikat or Prädikatswein or QmP is the top German appellation system.

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As the name suggests, QMP wines are classified by Prädikat, i.e. their character. All QMP wines must bear one of the following Prädikat indications on their label:

  • Kabinett: dry wine (8.6 - 11.4 % alcohol by vol.)
  • Spätlese: late harvest, usually dry (10 - 13 % alcohol by vol.)
  • Auslese: selection of very ripe or overripe grapes (11.1 - 14.5 % alcohol by vol.)
  • Berenauslese: selection of overripe grapes (15.3 - 18.1 % alcohol by vol.)
  • Eiswein: ice wine (15.3 - 18.1 % alcohol by vol.)
  • Trockenbeerenauslese: selection of overripe grapes affected by noble rot (21.5 - 22.1 % alcohol by vol.)

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