Alsace Flashcards

1
Q

What is the unique characteristics of Alsace’s climate

A

One of the driest climates in France due to Vosges Mountain

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2
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How is called the unique effect that Vosges creates

A

Rain Shadow effect

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3
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Refer the 2 departments of Alsace

A

Bas Rhin
Haut Rhin

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4
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Where are located the most quality wines

A

Haut Rhin

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5
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What are the seven main soil types of Alsace

A

Granite & Gneiss
Sandstone
Limestone
Marly Limestone
Marly Clay
Schist
Volcano Sedimentary

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6
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What type of soils can we find in lower slopes and upper slopes

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Lower slopes: chalk
Upper Slopes: granite, volcanic deposits, schist

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7
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What does it mean Edelzwicker on an Alsace label

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Indicates a blend of any permitted grapes.
No regulation about the number

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8
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What grapes are called as noble grapes

A

Riesling
Muscat
Pinot Gris
Gewurtztraminer

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9
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What does it mean Gentil

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Indicates a blend of two or more grapes but 50% of noble grapes

Must be vilified separately before blending.

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10
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What does it mean classic blends

A

Blend of noble grapes that are sourched from the same vineyard and vinified together.

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11
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What are the permitted grapes for AOP Alsace

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12
Q

Refer a different name for Chasselas in Alsace

A

Gutedel

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13
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Refer a different name for Pinot Blanc in Alsace

A

Clevner or Klevner

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14
Q

State a different name for Klevener or Klevener de Heiligenstein in Alsace

A

Savagnin

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15
Q

What is the only none noble grape that is permitted in a grand cru?
Refer the grand cru

A

Sylvaner

GC Zotzenberg
Blend or single varietal

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16
Q

What types of Muscat are cultivated in Alsace

A

Muscat blanc a petit Grain
Muscat rose a petit Grain
Muscat Ottonel

17
Q

In which AOP chardonnay is only permitted

A

Cremant d’Alsase

18
Q

How many grand crus do Alsace have

A

51

19
Q

Which are the only grand crus that are blends

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20
Q

What is the minimum alcohol for Alsace grand cru

A

Riesling, Muscat: 11%

Gewurtztraminer,Pino Gris : 12,5%

21
Q

What is the minimum residual sugar for Vendages Tardives

A

Riesling, Muscat: 244g/l

Gewurtztraminer, Pino Gris: 270g/

22
Q

What is the minimum residual sugar for Selection de Grains Noble

A

Riesling, Muscat: 276g/l

Gewurtztraminer, Pino Gris: 306g/l

23
Q

Is chaptalization permitted in Alsace

A

Yes

24
Q

Is chaptalization permitted in VT ot SGN

A

No

25
Q

What is the minimum alcohol for Alsace AOC

A

8.5%

26
Q

What grapes are permitted in cremat d’Alsace

A

Auxerrois
Pinot blanc
Pinot Gris
Pinot Noir
Riesling
Chardonnay

27
Q

What styles of VT can we found

A

It can range from dry to sweet wines

28
Q

What communes are permitted to take the name on AOP Alsace Communal

A
29
Q

Refer the dosages for Cremant d’Alsace

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30
Q

Refer some grand crus of Alsace

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31
Q

Refer some producers of Alsace

A

Hugel
Domaine wilm
Osterdag
Weinbach
Zind Humbret

32
Q

Newest Grand cru for Pinot Noir

A

Hengst
Kirchberg de Barr
10m ageing