Alsace

Question 1

The term “Vendanges Tardives” was authorized for use by Alsatian producers in 1975. T/F

Answer 1

False
1984 Hugel’s Law?

Question 2

Alsace produces approximately ____% of France’s still white wines.
A. 9%
B. 18%
C. 26%
D. 34%

Answer 2

18%

Question 3

Cremant d’Alsace AOP may include Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Riesling, and _______.
A. Sylvaner
B. Gewurztraminer
C. Chardonnay
D. Muscat

Answer 3

Chardonnay

Question 4

Klevner is a synonym for _______.

Answer 4

Pinot Blanc

Question 5

Which producer owns the most hectares of grand cru vineyards in Alsace?
A. Maison Pierre Sparr
B. Domaine Weinbach
C. Domaine Schlumberger
D. Domaine Josmeyer

Answer 5

Domaine Schlumberger

Question 6

What is the general minimum alcohol for Alsace Grand Cru Muscat?
A. 11%
B. 11.5
C. 12%
D. 12.5%
E. 13%

Answer 6

11%

Question 7

Match the following primary soil types to the respective grand cru.
A. Volcanic
B. Dolomitic Limestone
C. Granite
D. Limestone

1. Brand
2. Rosacker
3. Rangen
4. Furstentum

Answer 7

A. Volcanic- Rangen
B. Dolomitic Limestone- Rosacker
C. Granite- Brand
D. Limestone- Furstentum

Question 8

The intent to produce an Alsace Grand Cru wine must be declared by ______ 1st of the harvest year.

Answer 8

March

Question 9

Blended wines from Kaefferkopf Grand Cru may contain a maximum ___% of the Pinot Gris grape.

Answer 9

30%? 9%?

Question 10

Alsace VT and SGN wines may be chaptalized. T/F

Answer 10

False

Question 11

Match the vineyard to the correct town.
A. Kanzlerberg
B. Kirchberg
C. Schlossberg
D. Steinklotz

1. Ribeauville
2. Marlenheim
3. Bergheim
4. Klentzheim

Question 12

Select the most highly regarded vintage in Alsace.
A. 2003
B. 2004
C. 2006
D. 2007

Answer 12

2007

Question 13

White wines from the Moselle AOP are based primarily on which grape?
A. Riesling
B. Pinot Blanc
C. Auxerrois
D. Pinot Gris
E. Muller-Thurgau

Answer 13

Auxerrois

Question 14

“Cuvee Frederic Emile” is a blend of which two grand cru vineyards?
A. Geisberg
B. Rosacker
C. Schlossberg
D. Osterberg

Answer 14

Geisberg
Osterberg

Question 15

Wines labeled “Edelzwicker” may be made from a single variety.
A. True
B. False

Answer 15

True

Question 16

What is the only permitted grape in Marc d’Alsace?

Answer 16

Gewurztraminer

Question 17

What domaine’s top wines are labeled as “Jubilee?”
A. Hugel
B. Frick
C. Blanck
D. Boxler

Answer 17

Hugel

Question 18

What is the maximum yield for Alsatian grand cru wines?
A. 45 hl/ha
B. 50 hl/ha
C. 55 hl/ha
D. 60 hl/ha

Answer 18

55 hl/ha

Question 19

Arrange the following villages in order from north to south.
A. Wolxheim
B. Riquewihr
C. Marlenheim
D. Rouffach

Answer 19

A. Marlenheim
B.
C.
D.

Question 20

The Treaty of Westphalia ended the Thirty Years’ War in the _____ century, cementing France’s initial ownership of Alsace.
A. 16th Century
B. 17th Century
C. 18th Century
D. 19th Century

Answer 20

17th Century

Question 21

Which of the following grand crus does not permit Muscat as a varietal wine?
A. Alternberg de Wolxheim
B. Goldert
C. Brand
D. Altenberg de Bergheim

Answer 21

Altenberg de Bergheim

Question 22

Approximately what percentage of Alsatian wine is released as grand cru?
A. 1%
B. 4%
C. 7%
D. 10%

Answer 22

4%

Question 23

Which of the following grapes may comprise between 10-25% of blends from the Altenberg de Bergheim Grand Cru?
A. Riesling
B. Chasselas
C. Muscat
D. Gewurztraminer
E. Pinot Blanc

Answer 23

Gewurztraminer

Question 24

Gamay may be present up to a maximum ____% in the vin gris wines of Cotes de Toul AOP.
A. 50%
B. 65%
C. 75%
D. 85%
E. 100%

Answer 24

85%

Question 25

Domaine _____ is the producer of the wine in Alsace Grand Cru Hengst Riesling.

Answer 25

Josmeyer