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- Qualitätswein
- The vast majority of Germany’s fine wines are included in this category. However, a “Qualitätswein” may be chaptalized, while a “Qualitätswein mit Prädikat” may not (QmP being generally at a higher quality level than the simpler Qualitätswein).
- Qualitätswein Bestimmter Anbaugebeite
- German wines from recognized viticultural areas.
- Qualitätswein mit Pradikat
- A designation of best quality German wines that must conform to specific requirements of origin and composition. These wines must be fermented as they were harvested (meaning that they cannot be chaptalized).
- Quinta
- Portuguese word for vineyard (or estate).