17 Alsace

Question 1

What kind of climate have Alsace?

Answer 1

continental

cool to moderate

Question 2

Which mountains shelter Alsace from westerly winds?

Answer 2

Vosges

Question 3

What impact except stopping the winds Vosges mountains have on the Alsace climate

Answer 3

lack of clouds

sunny summers and dry autumns

Question 4

Where are the best vineyards located in Alsace

Answer 4

on the steepest slopes with east and south-east aspects

Question 5

Which area have cooler climate in Alsace and why

Answer 5

northermost part

Vosges cant protect

Question 6

What contributes to the styles of Alsacian Wines?

Answer 6

Great variety of soils

Question 7

Why is organic viticulture common in Alsace?

Answer 7

because of dry climate low disease pressure

Question 8

Name two principal appellations in Alsace

Answer 8

Alsace

Alsace Grand Cru

Question 9

Which two classification exist in Alsace?

Answer 9

Vendanges Tardives

Selection de grains nobles.

Question 10

What does Vendanges Tardives mean in Alsace?

Answer 10

means ‘Late harvest’, some influence of noble rot is possible.

Question 11

What does Selection de grains nobles mean in Alsace?

Answer 11

Botritysed grapes were used to make sweet wine

Question 12

What problems cause simplicity of classification in Alsace?

Answer 12

in order to distinguish between the qualities of wine, producers use additional terms, such as Reserve personnele

Question 13

Which varieties are considered noble in Alsace?

Answer 13

Riesling
Muscat
Gewurztraminer
Pinot Gris

Question 14

How majority of wines are labeled in Alsace and why?

Answer 14

varietally labeled and they are made from single variety

Question 15

Which varieties can be used for VT and SGN and Grand Cru wines in Alsace

Answer 15

‘Noble’

Question 16

How are inexpensive whines labelled in Alsace?

Answer 16

Edelzwicker
Gentil
if not than Producers brand name

Question 17

What is the winemaking focused on in Alsace?

Answer 17

fresh, aromatic wines without oak and MLF

Question 18

What is the style of Vendanges Tardives?

Answer 18

From dry to sweet

Question 19

What problem do Alsacian wines face due to very simple classification system?

Answer 19

There is not indicated level of sweetness in Gran Cru and Vendanges Tardives wines. id ranges from dry to sweet

Question 20

Which white noble variety is most planted in Alsace?

Answer 20

Riesling

Question 21

What is different between Alsatian and German Riesling wines?

Answer 21

In Alsace wines don’s show as much floral character

Question 22

What is the style of Riesling in Alsace?

Answer 22

Body - Medium to High
Alcohol - Medium
Acidity - High
Aromas - citrus and stone fruit

Question 23

What is the style of Gewurztraminer in Alsace?

Answer 23

Body - Full
Alcohol - High (14% is common)
Acidity - Low to Medium
Aromas - pungent aromatic spicy nose, reminiscent of lychee, roses sweet baking spices

Question 24

What is the style of Pinot Gris in Alsace?

Answer 24

Body - Full
Alcohol - High
Acidity - Medium(more than Gewurztraminer)
Aromas - low, on the palate in pronounced dried fruits and honey

Question 25

What other grape varieties can we find in Alsaces?

Answer 25

Pinot Blanc
Auxerrois
Sylvaner
Pinot Noir

Question 26

Which variety is widely used for sparkling wines in Alsace?

Answer 26

Pinot Blanc