What was Prädikatswein formerly known as?

What was Prädikatswein formerly known as?

• A. Qualitätswein mit Prädikat
• B. Qualitätswein mit Prädikate
• C. Qualitätswein mit Prädikatmerkmale
• D. Qualitätswein bestimmter Anbaugebiete

Answer: (A)

Prädikatswein is the category defined by the grapes’ level of ripeness at harvest. Historically, wines in this tier were labeled Qualitätswein mit Prädikat, indicating they met specific must-weight (sugar) requirements before being bottled. The naming was later simplified to Prädikatswein, but the concept and the subcategories (like Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese, and Eiswein) remained the same. The other phrasing is not the historical label for this category.

Prädikatswein is the category defined by the grapes’ level of ripeness at harvest. Historically, wines in this tier were labeled Qualitätswein mit Prädikat, indicating they met specific must-weight (sugar) requirements before being bottled. The naming was later simplified to Prädikatswein, but the concept and the subcategories (like Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese, and Eiswein) remained the same. The other phrasing is not the historical label for this category.