Alsace Flashcards
When was Alsace first incorporated into Germany?
870
What war caused France to annex Alsace?
Thirty years war
what war caused Germany to reclaim Alsace?
Franco-Prussian war
When did France reclaim Alsace?
At the end of WWII
Who was Eugene Meyer?
The first vigneron in France to convert to Biodynamics
Who introduced viticulture to Alsace?
Romans
Why were significant quantities of hybrid grapes planted in Alsace?
The Germans forced it as they were wary of competition with their own wines
What are the predominant trade structures in Alsace?
Co-ops and negoicants
Which wine category in Alsace is growing strongly?
Cremant d’Alsace
How many different soil types are there in Alsace?
13
What are the soil types on the Vosges slopes?
Granite
Schist
Volcanic
Sandstone
What are the main soil types on the Vosges foothills?
Limestone
Sandstone
clay
What are the main soil types on the Alsace Plain?
Alluvium
Loess
What is the predominant soil of Alsace Grand Crus?
Sedimentary soils especially marl and limestone
13 are found on volcanic soils
What is the Grand Cru permitted to grow Silvaner?
Zotzenberg
Auxerrois is native to where?
Lorraine
Chardonnay is only approved for the production of what wine in Alsace?
Cremant d’Alsace AOC
Which two grapes most commonly produce VT & SGN wines in Alsace?
Gewürztraminer
Pinot Gris
Why are two grapes most suitable for VT & SGN wines in Alsace?
Both Gewürztraminer and PG ripening periods align to autumn
What is Klevener de Hailigenstein better known as?
Non aromatic version of Savagnin Rose
What is the aromatic version of Savagnin Rose known as?
Gewürztraminer
What is the synonym for Pinot Blanc in Alsace?
Klevner
What is the principal training method used in Alsace?
Guyot
Grapes intended for the production of which wines are harvested first in Alsace?
Cremant d’Alsace
What is the most common harvesting method used in Alsace?
Hand harvesting
How is climate change impacting harvest dates in Alsace?
The harvest date has moved 2 - 3 weeks earlier
What is the predominant colour of wine made in Alsace?
White (89%)
What grapes can constitute a Pinot Blanc in Alsace?
100% Pinot Blanc or
100% Auxerrois or
A blend of both
What grapes can be used in Pinot d’ Alsace?
Auxerrois
Pinot Blanc
Pinot Noir
Pinot Gris
Which grape cannot have more than 9g/l in its finished wine?
Riesling, but not Grand Cru nor lieu-dit wines
True or False: Noble rot is required in VT wines in Alsace
False
True or False: Noble rot is not required for SGN wines in Alsace
False
Which is the largest AOC in Alsace?
Alsace AOC
How many DGCs does Alsace have?
13
Lieu-dit production standards are lower than standard AC wines in Alsace. True or false?
False. Production standard are higher - lower yields, high ripeness levels, and vine density
How many grand crus can make Pinot Noir in Alsace
3 - Hengst
Kirchber de Barr and
Vorbourg
Why was the single Alsace Grand Cru AOC split to the specific Grand Crus?
To allow self governance and allow new varieties to be approved more easily
How many Grand Crus are there in Alsace?
51
How many Alsace Grand Crus can make blends?
2
Altenberg de Bergheim
Kaefferkopf
How many Alsace Grand Crus can grow Silvaner
1 - Zotenberg
What grape is not permitted in the production of Cremant d’Alsace?
Gewürztraminer
What grape produces rosé cremant d’Alsace?
Pinot Noir
