Alsace Flashcards
AOPs of Alsace
Alsace/ Vin d’Alsace AOP
Crémant d’Alsace AOP
Grand Cru AOP of Alsace
Smallest Grand Cru of Alsace?
Kanzlerberg GC (Bergheim)
Biggest Grand Cru of Alsace?
Schlossberg GC (Kientzheim)
Which GC is the 51. GC and since when?
Käfferkopf GC (Ammerschwihr) since 2007
What are the grape varietals of Alsace GC?
Gewürztraminer
Muscat Blanc
Pinot Gris
Riesling (sie müssen sortenrein gekeltert werden)
Ausnahmeregelung für Sylvaner
In which GC are Cuvées allowed?
Only in Käfferkopf and Altenberg de Bergheim since 2007
In which GC is Sylvaner as grape varietal allowed?
Zotzenberg GC
What is VT?
Vendange Tardive (Spätlese), Late Harvest
What is SGN?
Sélection de Grains Nobles (Noble Rot Wines)
Famous Producer of the GCs of Alsace?
Boxler Albert
Schlumberger
Zind Humbrecht
Marcel Deiss
Where is Haut-Rhin?
Ober-Rhein, südlich gelegen
Where is Bas-Rhin?
Unter-Rhein, nördlich gelegen
Where is Alsace?
Located in north east corner of France, area between Strasbourg and Mulhouse
Soiltypes of Alsace
Sand, Loess, Limestone, Shist, Vulcanian soil
Which mountain Range is in Alsace?
Vogesen
What is the major red wine grape varietal in Alsace?
Pinot Noir
Which grape is used for Crémant d’Alsace?
Chardonnay
What is Edelzwicker?
one or more grape varieties (may or may not be vintage-dated) white wine cuvée
What is Klevner?
Pinot Blanc usually
In which GC is Savagnin Rosé allowed?
Klevener de Heiligenstein
Crémant d’Alsace Mousseux Rosé
100% Pinot Noir
What is a “Lieu-Dit”?
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.
Crémant d’Alsace requirements
Secondary fermentation,
min. 9 month on the lees
