Alsace Flashcards
Most distinctive grape
Gewurztraminer
4 noble grapes
Riesling
Pinot Gris
Muscat
Gewurztraminer
Typical alcohol content
11-12%
Most planted grape
Riesling
Alsace grapes are similar to those of
Germany
Region Gewurztraminer is found most
Alsace
Most common red grape grown
Pinot Noir
% of wines that are totally dry
90%
Predominant wine type
Mostly white
% of AOC wines
100%
**represents 20% of ALL AOC wines in France
Before 1919 Alsace was part of ______
Germany
Difference between German and Alsace rieslings
Alsace’s are generally more dry
2 major grapes
Riesling
Gewurztraminer
Region in France known for its fruit brandy “eaux-de-vie”
Alsace
Climate-wise, the region is one of the _______ in France
Driest
Wine labels must include the
Name of the grape
% of grape must be used for varietal to be listed on label
100%
3 major producers
Trimbach
Hugel & Fils
Domaine Weinbach