Alsace Flashcards
what is the sole black grape allowed to be planted in Alsace
Pinot Noir
what is the climate of Alsace
cool to moderate continental
what is the name of the mountain range on Alsace’s west boundary that creates rainshadow
Vosges Mountains
in which direction do the top vineyards of Alsace face
east and south east
the majority of grapes that go into Crémant d’Alsace come from where
from the alluvial plains
what factor contributes the broad range of wine styles in Alsace
the geological complexity of the soils
France’s wine region with the driest and sunniest climate is
Alsace
the dry and sunny climate in Alsace means that vine disease pressure is
low
in Alsace vines planted on the slopes: how are they harvested and how are they trained
hand harvested + trained low to the ground to take advantage of the heat radiating
in Alsace vines planted on the alluvial plains: how are they harvested and how are they trained
machine harvested + trained high to mitigate frost
when does harvest in Alsace usually start and end
start = end of August
end = November
what are the 4 noble grapes of Alsace
- Riesling
- Gewurztraminer
- Pinot Gris
- Muscat
what are the two terms used in Alsace on bottles of inexpensive white blends
- Edelzwicker and Gentil
what is the fermentation vessel used by traditional wine producers in Alsace
large old oak barrels –> thick layer of tartrate crystals
in Alsace modern producers, which fermentation vessel
stainless steel tanks
