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AOPs of Alsace

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Alsace/ Vin d’Alsace AOP
Crémant d’Alsace AOP
Grand Cru AOP of Alsace

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Smallest Grand Cru of Alsace?

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Kanzlerberg GC (Bergheim)

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Biggest Grand Cru of Alsace?

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Schlossberg GC (Kientzheim)

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Which GC is the 51. GC and since when?

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Käfferkopf GC (Ammerschwihr) since 2007

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What are the grape varietals of Alsace GC?

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Gewürztraminer
Muscat Blanc
Pinot Gris
Riesling (sie müssen sortenrein gekeltert werden)
Ausnahmeregelung für Sylvaner

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In which GC are Cuvées allowed?

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Only in Käfferkopf and Altenberg de Bergheim since 2007

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In which GC is Sylvaner as grape varietal allowed?

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Zotzenberg GC

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What is VT?

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Vendange Tardive (Spätlese), Late Harvest

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What is SGN?

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Sélection de Grains Nobles (Noble Rot Wines)

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Famous Producer of the GCs of Alsace?

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Boxler Albert
Schlumberger
Zind Humbrecht
Marcel Deiss

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Where is Haut-Rhin?

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Ober-Rhein, südlich gelegen

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Where is Bas-Rhin?

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Unter-Rhein, nördlich gelegen

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Where is Alsace?

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Located in north east corner of France, area between Strasbourg and Mulhouse

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Soiltypes of Alsace

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Sand, Loess, Limestone, Shist, Vulcanian soil

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Which mountain Range is in Alsace?

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Vogesen

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What is the major red wine grape varietal in Alsace?

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Pinot Noir

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Which grape is used for Crémant d’Alsace?

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Chardonnay

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What is Edelzwicker?

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one or more grape varieties (may or may not be vintage-dated) white wine cuvée

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What is Klevner?

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Pinot Blanc usually

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In which GC is Savagnin Rosé allowed?

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Klevener de Heiligenstein

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Crémant d’Alsace Mousseux Rosé

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100% Pinot Noir

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What is a “Lieu-Dit”?

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is a specific term used to designate a named vineyard or site. It can be loosely translated as “said place” or “place name.” Lieu-dit vineyards in Alsace are often small, distinct parcels of land with unique terroirs and characteristics, and they are known for producing wines that express the specific qualities of their location.

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Crémant d’Alsace requirements

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Secondary fermentation,
min. 9 month on the lees

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