Alsace Flashcards
Why is bas on top
Because of the torraine
4 noble grape varietals
Gewurztraminer
Riesling
Pinot gris
Muscat
Pinot noir
Pinot blanc is known as
Klevner
Chasselas is known as
Gutedel
Sylvaner white or red
White
Climate factors
Rain shadow
Soil type
Pink sandstone
Name of Pink sand stone
Gres de voges
Appellations of Alsace
Cremant
Communale
Lieu dit
Styles of wine
VT and SGN
VT stands for
Vintage tardive
SGN stands for
selection of noble berries
About of grand crus
51
Explain edelwickwer
Noble mixture
Explain gentil
Blend of grapes with minimum 50%
Noble grape
Explain passerillage
Air dried grapes
Explain lieu dit
Lieu dit is a French term referring to a specific part of a vineyard or region recognized for its own topographic or historical specificities.
Grand crus biggest and smallest
The smallest Grand Cru is Kanzlerberg with 3.2 ha (Bergheim) and the largest isSchlossberg (Kientzheim/Kaysersberg), which is as large as 80.3 ha.
Where is trimbach made
Geisberg