Alsace Flashcards
What is the unique characteristics of Alsace’s climate
One of the driest climates in France due to Vosges Mountain
How is called the unique effect that Vosges creates
Rain Shadow effect
Refer the 2 departments of Alsace
Bas Rhin
Haut Rhin
Where are located the most quality wines
Haut Rhin
What are the seven main soil types of Alsace
Granite & Gneiss
Sandstone
Limestone
Marly Limestone
Marly Clay
Schist
Volcano Sedimentary
What type of soils can we find in lower slopes and upper slopes
Lower slopes: chalk
Upper Slopes: granite, volcanic deposits, schist
What does it mean Edelzwicker on an Alsace label
Indicates a blend of any permitted grapes.
No regulation about the number
What grapes are called as noble grapes
Riesling
Muscat
Pinot Gris
Gewurtztraminer
What does it mean Gentil
Indicates a blend of two or more grapes but 50% of noble grapes
Must be vilified separately before blending.
What does it mean classic blends
Blend of noble grapes that are sourched from the same vineyard and vinified together.
What are the permitted grapes for AOP Alsace
Refer a different name for Chasselas in Alsace
Gutedel
Refer a different name for Pinot Blanc in Alsace
Clevner or Klevner
State a different name for Klevener or Klevener de Heiligenstein in Alsace
Savagnin
What is the only none noble grape that is permitted in a grand cru?
Refer the grand cru
Sylvaner
GC Zotzenberg
Blend or single varietal
What types of Muscat are cultivated in Alsace
Muscat blanc a petit Grain
Muscat rose a petit Grain
Muscat Ottonel
In which AOP chardonnay is only permitted
Cremant d’Alsase
How many grand crus do Alsace have
51
Which are the only grand crus that are blends
What is the minimum alcohol for Alsace grand cru
Riesling, Muscat: 11%
Gewurtztraminer,Pino Gris : 12,5%
What is the minimum residual sugar for Vendages Tardives
Riesling, Muscat: 244g/l
Gewurtztraminer, Pino Gris: 270g/
What is the minimum residual sugar for Selection de Grains Noble
Riesling, Muscat: 276g/l
Gewurtztraminer, Pino Gris: 306g/l
Is chaptalization permitted in Alsace
Yes
Is chaptalization permitted in VT ot SGN
No
What is the minimum alcohol for Alsace AOC
8.5%
What grapes are permitted in cremat d’Alsace
Auxerrois
Pinot blanc
Pinot Gris
Pinot Noir
Riesling
Chardonnay
What styles of VT can we found
It can range from dry to sweet wines
What communes are permitted to take the name on AOP Alsace Communal
Refer the dosages for Cremant d’Alsace
Refer some grand crus of Alsace
Refer some producers of Alsace
Hugel
Domaine wilm
Osterdag
Weinbach
Zind Humbret
Newest Grand cru for Pinot Noir
Hengst
Kirchberg de Barr
10m ageing
