Alcase, Jura and Savoie Flashcards
What are the red Varieties of Jura
Poulsard, Trousseau, Pinot Noir
What are the white Varieties of Jura
Chardonnay and Savignin
What grape makes Vin Jaune
Savagnin
What are the 3 communal appellations of the Jura
Arbois AOP, Etoille AOP, Chateau Chalon AOP
What is Vin Jaune
a dry, oxidized, unfortified wine and is aged a minimum of six years before bottling
Where is Jura
about an hour east of Burgundy
What are the 5 white varietals of Savoie
Jacquère, Altesse, Roussanne, Chasselas, and Chardonnay
What are the 3 red varietals of Savoie
Gamay, Mondeuse, and Pinot Noir
What grape is used in production of Roussette de Savoie and Roussette de Bugey
Altesse
Which 3 AOPs produce mosseaux in Savoie
Cremant de Savoie, Seyssel AOP, Bugey AOP
Where is Savoie located
Near the Swiss border and Lake Geneva
What percentage of wine from Alsace is white?
90%
What are the noble varietals of Alsace
Muscat, Pinot Gris, Riesling,Gewürztraminer
What are the non noble white varieties of Alsace
Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois, Chasselas, Sylvaner
What is the one red varietal in Alsace
Pinot Noir
What was the first Grand Cru Vineyard in Alsace
Schlossberg
What are the 2 departemants of Alsace from North to South
Bas Rhin, Haut Rhin
What river runs along Alsace
The Rhine
What is the aspect of Alsatian vineyards
South and southeast
What is the makeup of Alsatian soil
very active geologically, with mosaiced soil
What percentage of a grape is required to label a wine varietally in Alsace
100%
How many grand crus are in Alsace
51
What is Edelzwicker
Inexpensive blended wine that doesn’t need to carry a vintage
What is Gentil
An unofficial term that means 50% of the grapes in the blend are noble varieties
Do Alsace Grand Cru wines need to be single vineyard
No
What is the only Grand Cru in Alsace that allows Sylvaner
Zotzenberg
What are Vendage Tardive wines
Single Vineyard wine where the grapes are left to hang on the vine, without botrytis. Can be fermented dry or sweet
What is Selections de Grains Nobles
Late harvest botrytis wines that are picked in many tries through the vineyard
What are the 2 Alcase grand cru allowed to produce Pinot Noir
Kirchberg de Barr and Hengst
Which varietals are allowed in Alsatian Grand Crus
Riesling, Gewurtztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Muscat, Muscat Ottonel, Sylvaner, Pinot Noir
Which varietals are planted in Grand Cru Schlossberg
Riesling, Gewurtztraminer, Pinot Gris, Muscat
Which varietals are planted in Grand Cru Rangen
Riesling, Gewurtztraminer, Pinot Gris, Muscat
Which varietals are planted in Grand Cru Geisberg
Riesling
Which varietals are planted in Grand Cru Pfingstberg
Riesling, Pinot Gris, Muscat
Which varietals are planted in Grand Cru Schoenenberg
Riesling, Gewurtztraminer, Pinot Gris, Muscat
Which varietals are planted in Grand Cru Engelberg
Riesling, Gewurtztraminer, Pinot Gris
Which varietals are planted in Grand Cru Kirchberg de Barr
Riesling, Gewurtztraminer, Pinot Gris, Muscat, Pinot Noir
Which varietals are planted in Grand Cru Saering
Riesling, Gewurtztraminer, Pinot Gris, Muscat
