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What are the key characteristics of Alsatian Pinot Gris?

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Full bodied

High in alcohol

Medium acidity

Spicy, smoky qualities.

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In Alsace, what are the typical soil types found in:

  1. Steeper slopes. (3)
  2. Lower slopes. (1)
  3. Flatter plains. (2)
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  1. Schist, granite, volcanic sediment.
  2. Limestone.
  3. Alluvial clay, gravel.
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Where does Marcel Deiss produce wine and what is he known for?

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Alsace.

Known for advocating field blends as the best approach for serious wines and for representing Alsatian terroir.

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What are “Trives Successives”?

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Harvesting in successive passes of the vineyard, picking the ripest berries/those affected by Botrytis each time.

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5
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What is the capital of the Haut-Rhin Department?

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Colmar

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What are the 4 grapes permitted in Grand Cru Alsace wines?

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-Riesling -Muscat -Gewurtztraminer -Pinot Gris

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Alsace Grand Cru wines are produced only from the Noble Varieties and are single-variety wines.

What are the 3 exceptions and what is different about them?

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Altenberg de Bergheim and Kaefferkopf may blend varieties.

Zotzenberg is a historical site for Sylvaner.

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What are Alsatian synonyms for:

Pinot Blanc

Chassenas

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Pinot Blanc = Klevner

Chassenas = Gutedel

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Which major region was the last to receive AOC status in France?

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Alsace

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In which wine region can the town of Riquewihr be found?

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Alsace

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Which is the only red grape permitted in Alsace?

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Pinot Noir

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Alsatian Grand Cru vineyards can only produce Grand Cru wines.

True or False?

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False.

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What labeling device does the Alsatian producer Zind-Humbrecht use to help guide consumers?

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A Sweetness Index that indicates the level of residual sugar.

Wines range from 1 (Least sweet, most dry) to 5 (Sweetest)

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What does ‘Vendages Tardives’ (VT) mean?

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Late harvest. May be affected by Botrytis. Rich, full-bodied but not always sweet.

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What is the climate in Alsace?

What factors contribute to its climate?

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Cool Continental due to northerly latitude.

Dry, Sunny Summers due to rain shadow from Vosges.

One of the driest regions in France

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What characteristics do VT wines and SGN wines emphasize?

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Vendanges Tardives wines emphasize varietal purity over Botrytis flavors.

SGN wines supress varietal characteristics in favor of Botrytis complexities.

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Who produces this wine?

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Domaine Weinbach.

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How do Alsatian rieslings compare to German reislings?

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Alsatian rieslings are characteristically dry, more powerful and higher in alcohol, with pronounced acidity and minerality.

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How many Grand Cru vineyards are in Alsace?

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51

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All Alsace AOP wines are required to be bottled in what traditional bottle?

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Flûte d’Alsace

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What year was the first Alsace Grand Cru status given and what is the vineyard?

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1975

Schlossberg

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What percentage of Alsace AOC wines are white?

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What is Grés de Vosges?

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A local pink sandstone soil found in Alsace.

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Who produces Riesling “Clos-Ste-Hune”?

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Alsace is mainly known for its white wine, but which red grape variety is most commonly grown there?
Pinot Noir
26
Which French wine region has traditionally put the grape variety on the front label?
Alsace
27
Typically, how is oak used in the vitification of Alsatian wines?
Neutral casks often used for fermentation/aging. Little/no use of new oak.
28
What are the key characteristics of Muscat?
Light to medium body Medium alcohol Low to medium acidity Intensely aromatic, floral and grapey.
29
What are the 2 AOPs of the Lorraine region?
Cotes de Toul AOP Moselle AOP
30
Depending on variety, how late can grape picking happen
End November / early December
31
Trimbach Vendage Tardive is associated with which wine/vineyard area?
Alsace
32
4 examples of Alsace producers:
Hugel. Trimbach. Marcel Deiss. Zind-Humbrecht.
33
What 2 labeling terms are used for blended Alsace wines and what is the difference between them?
'Edelzwicker' and 'Gentil'. "Gentil" is the superior denomination, must be made from at least 50% Noble grapes, and all varieties must be vinified seperately. "Edelzwicker" can be a blend of any grapes, does not need to list vintage or grapes used, inexpensive blended wine.
34
What is the most planted grape in Alsace?
Riesling
35
Auxerrois is a synonym for Pinot Blanc. True or False?
False, though it is often blended with Pinot Blanc.
36
Riesling is the __ noble variety to ripen in Alsace.
Last
37
What are the two principal appelations of Alsace?
Alsace and Alsace Grand Cru
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What is 'Selection de Grains Nobles' (SGN)? How often and in what kinds of quantities are these wines made?
Wines from Alsace that are always affected by Botrytis. Made in very small quantities, only in vintages when growing conditions are conducive to production.
39
What is the name of the river on the eastern side of Alsace?
the Rhine
40
The Cotes de Toul AOP produces red, white and rosé wines. What are they made from?
Reds: Pinot Noir Whites: Auxerrois and Aubin Rosé: Gamay and Pinot Noir
41
What is the capital of Alsace?
Strasbourg.
42
Which division contains more vineyards, the Bas-Rhin or Haut-Rhin?
Haut-Rhin, over 2 thirds.
43
What effect do the Vosges Mountains have on Alsace? 6 specific effects this has on the vineyards/the wines produced from them:
A rain shadow effect protecting the vineyards from harsh, rainy weather from N. France/ the Atlantic. 1. Drier Climate 2. More sunshine 3. Long growing season 4. Riper grapes 5. Higher alcohol potential 6. Fuller-bodied wines
44
What 2 factors have engendered controversy regarding the Alsace Grand Cru system?
- Rapid development. - Lack of intermediary Premier Cru tier.
45
All varietally-labeled wines from Alsace must be made from 100% of that variety, with which exception?
Pinot Blanc, which may be blended with Auxerrois.
46
What are the 2 main divisions of Alsace, where are the best vineyards in Alsace located and why are they considered higher quality?
- The Bas-Rhin to the north, lower quality vineyards due to lower elevation and less protection from Vosges. - Haut-Rhin to the south, higher quality vineyards due to higher elevation, more protection from Vosges.
47
The Moselle AOP produces wines from 1 red varietal and 3 white varietals.
- Pinot Noir - Auxerrois, Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Gris
48
What are the 2 kinds of Muscat grown in Alsace, and which one is used for the best wines?
Muscat Blanc/Rosé a Petits Grains (used for the best wines.) Muscat Ottonel.
49
What are the key characteristics of Alsatian Gewurtztraminer?
Perfumed, sweet spices, tropical fruit. Low acidity, high alcohol, likely to be off-dry.
50
What are the four noble grape varieties of Alsace? What other white/red grapes are grown there?
Riesling, Muscat, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris. Also: Pinot Blanc, Sylvaner, Pinot Noir
51
What are the smallest and largest Alsatian Grands Crus?
Smallest: Kanzlerberg Largest: Schlossberg
52
1. Cremant d'Alsace allows which 6 varietals to be used? 2. Which of these is know as the "workhorse" varietal? 3. Rosé d'Alsace is made from \_\_?
1. Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois, Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. 2. Pinot Blanc is the workhorse. 3. 100% Pinot Noir.
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Alsatian Grand Cru wines may NOT be chaptalized. True or False?
False

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