Alsace Flashcards

1
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What is a Foudres?

A

Large, inert wooden barrel

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What are the 7 focal grape varieties of Alsace?

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  1. Pinot Gris
  2. Gewurztraminer
  3. Riesling
  4. Muscat(s)
  5. Pinot Noir
  6. Pinot Blanc
  7. Sylvanner
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3
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List 4 German influences in Alsace.

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  1. Varietal Labelling
  2. Flute shaped bottles
  3. German Phonics
  4. Use of Riesling
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4
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What are the two uplifts of the Rhine Graben?

A

Vosges Mountains
Black Forest

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5
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What is the primary grape variety of Cremant D’Alsace AOC?

A

Pinot Blanc

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6
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What grape varieties are permitted in Alsace Grand Cru AOCs?

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  1. Riesling
  2. Pinot Gris
  3. Gewurztraminer
  4. Muscat(s)
  5. Sylvanner - Zotzenburg ONLY)
  6. Pinot Noir - Hengst & Kirchberg de Baar ONLY
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7
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What are the synonyms for Pinot Blanc in Alsace?

A
  1. Klevner
  2. Pinot Vrai
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8
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What is permitted in wines labelled Pinot Blanc?

A

100% Pinot Blanc

100% Auxerrois

Blend of both

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9
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What is permitted in wines labelled Pinot D’Alsace?

A

100% Pinot Blanc
100% Pinot Gris
100% Pinot Noir
100% Auxerrois

Blend of both

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10
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What 3 styles must use only Noble grapes?

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  1. VT
  2. SGN
  3. Grand Cru
    3 exceptions - Zoztenburg, Hengst, Kirchber de
    Baar
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11
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What is the difference between Edelzwicker and Gentil?

A

Edelzwicker - blend of any permitted white grapes

Gentil - Min 50% noble grapes
Vinified separately
Vintage
Tasting panel approved

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12
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What is the difference between VT and SGN?

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VT - Late Harvest
SGN - Must be botrytised grapes

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Which 2 grape varieties are most often used in VT and SGN?

A
  1. Gewurztraminer
  2. Pinot Gris

Due to the ripening curves aligning with harvest dates.

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14
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What are the two varieties of Savagnin Rose?

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Aromatic - Gewurztraminer

Non-Aromatic - Klevener de Heligenstein

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15
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What is the maximum residual sugar in Riesling?

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9g/L

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16
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What is the link between Savagnin Blanc and Savagnin Rose?

A

Rose is a mutation of Blanc

17
Q

Which 2 Alsace Grand Crus allow blends?

A
  1. Altenberg de Bergheim
  2. Kaefferkopf
18
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Name the 5 exception Grand Crus.

A
  1. Zotzenburg - Sylvanner permitted
  2. Hengst - Pinot Noir permitted
  3. Kirchberg de Baar - Pinot Noir permitted
  4. Altenberg de Bergheim - Blends permitted
  5. Kaefferkopf - Blends permitted
19
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What is the principle training method in Alsace?

A

Double or Single Guyot

20
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What percentage of grapes must an Alsace varietal wine be?

A

100% - exception of Pinot Blanc and Pinot D’Alsace

21
Q

What is a Lieu-Dit?

A

A named parcel of land with a Cadastral Unit

22
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What is the name of the small region West of Alsace?

23
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What soil type are most of the Grand Cru AOCs located on?

A

Sedimentary - Limestone, Marl and Sandstone

24
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What is the reason for the planting of Hybrid varieties in Alsace?

A

Pressure from Germany due to fear of competition.

25
When was Alsace first incorporated into Germany?
870CE
26
Who was Eugene Mayer?
The first vigneron in France to adopt organic and biodynamic farming.
27
Which region is Auxerrois native to?
Lorraine
28
How many DGCs are there in Alsace AOC?
13
29
What are the main trade structures in Alsace?
Negociants and Co-operatives