Alsace

Question 1

Which of the following Alsatian grand crus may produce blends?
A. Rosacker
B. Brand
C. Kanzlerberg
D. Schlossberg
E. Altenberg de Bergheim

Answer 1

Altenberg de Bergheim

Question 2

Alsace was the last major French winemaking region to attain AOC status. T/F

Answer 2

True 1962

Question 3

Alsatian wines labeled by variety must contain what minimum % of stated grape

Answer 3

100%

Question 4

Select the capital of Alsace
A. Colmar
B. Lyon
C. Strasbourg
D. Touraine

Answer 4

Strasbourg

Question 5

Alsace is the northernmost major French wine region specializing in still wine. T/F

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Who produces “Clos Ste-Hune” Riesling

Answer 6

Trimbach

Question 7

Varietal labeling is mandatory for Alsatian wines released at the Grand Cru level. T/F

Answer 7

False

Question 8

_______ is the largest Alsatian Grand Cru

Answer 8

Schlossberg

Question 9

Which of the following is sparkling wine.
A. Alsace AOP
B. Cremant d’Alsace AOP
C. Edelzwicker

Answer 9

Cremant d’Alsace

Question 10

Which Alsatian producer focuses on blends rather than varietal wines?

Answer 10

Marcel Deiss

Question 11

Rose in Alsace is produced with 100% Pinot Noir. T/F

Answer 11

True

Question 12

_______ is the only red grape permitted in Alsace AOP

Answer 12

Pinot Noir

Question 13

Riesling from Alsace is generally vinified with noticeable sweetness left in the final wine. T/F

Answer 13

False

Question 14

Which of the following soil types is least likely to be found in Alsatian vineyards.
A. Limestone
B. Volcanic
C. Galets

Answer 14

Galets

Question 15

Over 2/3 Alsace grands crus are located in the __________.

Answer 15

Haut-Rhin

Question 16

Riesling is the first of the four noble grapes to ripen. T/F

Answer 16

False

Question 17

Chardonnay is permitted in Cremant d’Alsace AOP

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Producers in Alsace may use all of the following designations except:
A. Grand Cru
B. Premier Cru
C. Cremant
D. Vendanges Tardives

Answer 18

Premier Cru