Glossary

QbA

/koo-beh-AH/

German quality wine from specified regions.

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Full Definition

QbA (Qualitatswein bestimmter Anbaugebiete) is German quality wine from designated regions, below Pradikat level. May be chaptalized (sugar-added before fermentation). Must meet regional requirements for grape varieties and ripeness. The basic quality tier for German wines, above table wine but below Pradikat.

Related Terms

pradikatgerman winechapitalization

See Also

classificationgermany
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Reference

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