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How to read a German Wine Label
With Harald Ziegler of Weingut Ziegler in the Pfalz.
Amtliche Prüfungsnummer or AP Number means "official approval
number" and must be on every bottle of Qualitätswein.
Noir, too.

Learn more about "the rise of
German spätburgunder" from Eric
Asimov of the New York Times.
Visit the Ziegler's website.  It is in
German but has some lovely pictures
as well.

http://www.august-ziegler.de/
Click here for the Wines of Germany
guide to German labels.



Click to read "The Wine Doctor's"
wonderful reference to German wine
labels, regions and producers.
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Winery Name and Town
Amtliche Prüfungsnummer
Town and Vineyard Names
Grape and Quality Level
Region: Pfalz is also called Palatinate
Gesundheit! Also, information on the bottler.
Vintage
Lower Alcohol = Sweeter Wine
[kvah-lih-TAYTS-vine mitt PRAY-dee-kaht]
Winery and Address