Alsace Flashcards

1
Q

Why is bas on top

A

Because of the torraine

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2
Q

4 noble grape varietals

A

Gewurztraminer
Riesling
Pinot gris
Muscat

Pinot noir

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3
Q

Pinot blanc is known as

A

Klevner

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4
Q

Chasselas is known as

A

Gutedel

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5
Q

Sylvaner white or red

A

White

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6
Q

Climate factors

A

Rain shadow

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7
Q

Soil type

A

Pink sandstone

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8
Q

Name of Pink sand stone

A

Gres de voges

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9
Q

Appellations of Alsace

A

Cremant
Communale
Lieu dit

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10
Q

Styles of wine

A

VT and SGN

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11
Q

VT stands for

A

Vintage tardive

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12
Q

SGN stands for

A

selection of noble berries

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13
Q

About of grand crus

A

51

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14
Q

Explain edelwickwer

A

Noble mixture

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15
Q

Explain gentil

A

Blend of grapes with minimum 50%
Noble grape

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16
Q

Explain passerillage

A

Air dried grapes

17
Q

Explain lieu dit

A

Lieu dit is a French term referring to a specific part of a vineyard or region recognized for its own topographic or historical specificities.

18
Q

Grand crus biggest and smallest

A

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.

19
Q

Where is trimbach made

A

Geisberg