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Alsace Flashcards

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1
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When was Alsace first incorporated into Germany?

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870

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What war caused France to annex Alsace?

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Thirty years war

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what war caused Germany to reclaim Alsace?

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Franco-Prussian war

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4
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When did France reclaim Alsace?

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At the end of WWII

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5
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Who was Eugene Meyer?

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The first vigneron in France to convert to Biodynamics

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6
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Who introduced viticulture to Alsace?

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Romans

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7
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Why were significant quantities of hybrid grapes planted in Alsace?

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The Germans forced it as they were wary of competition with their own wines

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8
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What are the predominant trade structures in Alsace?

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Co-ops and negoicants

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9
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Which wine category in Alsace is growing strongly?

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Cremant d’Alsace

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10
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How many different soil types are there in Alsace?

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13

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11
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What are the soil types on the Vosges slopes?

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Granite
Schist
Volcanic
Sandstone

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12
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What are the main soil types on the Vosges foothills?

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Limestone
Sandstone
clay

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13
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What are the main soil types on the Alsace Plain?

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Alluvium
Loess

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14
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What is the predominant soil of Alsace Grand Crus?

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Sedimentary soils especially marl and limestone
13 are found on volcanic soils

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15
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What is the Grand Cru permitted to grow Silvaner?

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Zotzenberg

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16
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Auxerrois is native to where?

A

Lorraine

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17
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Chardonnay is only approved for the production of what wine in Alsace?

A

Cremant d’Alsace AOC

18
Q

Which two grapes most commonly produce VT & SGN wines in Alsace?

A

Gewürztraminer
Pinot Gris

19
Q

Why are two grapes most suitable for VT & SGN wines in Alsace?

A

Both Gewürztraminer and PG ripening periods align to autumn

20
Q

What is Klevener de Hailigenstein better known as?

A

Non aromatic version of Savagnin Rose

21
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What is the aromatic version of Savagnin Rose known as?

A

Gewürztraminer

22
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What is the synonym for Pinot Blanc in Alsace?

A

Klevner

23
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What is the principal training method used in Alsace?

A

Guyot

24
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Grapes intended for the production of which wines are harvested first in Alsace?

A

Cremant d’Alsace

25
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What is the most common harvesting method used in Alsace?

A

Hand harvesting

26
Q

How is climate change impacting harvest dates in Alsace?

A

The harvest date has moved 2 - 3 weeks earlier

27
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What is the predominant colour of wine made in Alsace?

A

White (89%)

28
Q

What grapes can constitute a Pinot Blanc in Alsace?

A

100% Pinot Blanc or
100% Auxerrois or
A blend of both

29
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What grapes can be used in Pinot d’ Alsace?

A

Auxerrois
Pinot Blanc
Pinot Noir
Pinot Gris

30
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Which grape cannot have more than 9g/l in its finished wine?

A

Riesling, but not Grand Cru nor lieu-dit wines

31
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True or False: Noble rot is required in VT wines in Alsace

A

False

32
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True or False: Noble rot is not required for SGN wines in Alsace

A

False

33
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Which is the largest AOC in Alsace?

A

Alsace AOC

34
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How many DGCs does Alsace have?

A

13

35
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Lieu-dit production standards are lower than standard AC wines in Alsace. True or false?

A

False. Production standard are higher - lower yields, high ripeness levels, and vine density

36
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How many grand crus can make Pinot Noir in Alsace

A

3 - Hengst
Kirchber de Barr and
Vorbourg

37
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Why was the single Alsace Grand Cru AOC split to the specific Grand Crus?

A

To allow self governance and allow new varieties to be approved more easily

38
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How many Grand Crus are there in Alsace?

A

51

39
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How many Alsace Grand Crus can make blends?

A

2
Altenberg de Bergheim
Kaefferkopf

40
Q

How many Alsace Grand Crus can grow Silvaner

A

1 - Zotenberg

41
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What grape is not permitted in the production of Cremant d’Alsace?

A

Gewürztraminer

42
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What grape produces rosé cremant d’Alsace?

A

Pinot Noir

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