ALSACE

Question 1

What are the four noble grape varieties?

Answer 1

Riesling, Pinot gris, Gewurtztraminer, Muscat

Question 2

What does VT stand for? What does it mean?

Answer 2

Vendanges Tardives - meaning late harvest. These must be made from one of the four noble varietals and reach a specific minimum sugar ripeness. Some VT wines have an influence of noble rot

Question 3

What does SGN mean? Explain.

Answer 3

Selection de Grains Nobles - wines usually made from noble rot. Have a high minimum sugar ripeness and must be made from one of the noble grapes.

Question 4

What is the only red permitted in Alsace?

Answer 4

Pinot Noir

Question 5

What are other white grape varietals in Alsace?

Answer 5

Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc, Sylvaner

Question 6

What are 2 labelling terms for blended wine in Alsace?

Answer 6

Gentil or Edelzwicker

Question 7

What is the climate in the Alsace?

Answer 7

Cool to moderate continental

Question 8

What is the name of the mountain range in the Alsace? What do they prevent?

Answer 8

Vosges mountains. They prevent rainfall and extend the ripening season late into the fall.