German wine classification

German wine classification primarily revolves around sweetness and ripeness of the grapes, categorized into several levels. The key categories include **Qualitätswein**, which consists of quality wines from specific regions, and **Prädikatswein**, which denotes even higher quality based on grape ripeness, further broken down into levels like Kabinett (light and crisp), Spätlese (late harvest), and Auslese (select harvest). Other classifications include **Sekt** (sparkling wine) and **Landwein** (country wine). This system helps consumers identify the style and quality of the wine, reflecting its origin and grape characteristics.