Alsace Flashcards
1
Q
10 Haut-Rhin Grand Crus
A
North to South:
Altenberg de Bergheim
Ostertag
Rosacker
Schlossberg
Käfferkopf
Sommerberg
Brand
Hengst
Pfersigberg
Zinnköpfle
Kitterlé
Rangen (one of the most southern GC)
2
Q
Major Grape Varietal for each Grand Cru in Alsace
A
- Altenberg de Bergheim: Riesling - famous for mixed plantings
- Ostertag:
- Rosacker: Riesling - some say with Trimbachs St Hune, the best in the world
- Schlossberg: Riesling - Albert Mann, D. Weinbach
- Käfferkopf: Riesling & GT, Dom. JB Adam
- Sommerberg: Riesling - Albert Boxler
- Brand: Riesling, GT - Albert Boxler
- Hengst: GT, Riesling - Josmeyer
- Pfersigberg: GT, Riesling
- Zinnköpfle
- Kitterlé
- Rangen (one of the most southern GC): Riesling - Zind-Humbrecht
3
Q
How many Grand Crus are there in Alsace AOP?
A
51
4
Q
When was the AOP founded?
A
1962
5
Q
What is Edelzwicker?
A
Field Blend
6
Q
What is Gentil?
A
Blend with at least 50% noble grapes
7
Q
Trimbach
A
- 12th generation winery
- Purist Vision of Grape Varieties
- Clos St. Hune - best Riesling in the World / GC Rosacker
8
Q
Domaine Weinbach
A
9
Q
Marcel Deiss
A
10
Q
Hugel et Fils
A
11
Q
Pierre Sparr
A
12
Q
Zind-Humbrecht
A
13
Q
Which Grand Cru allow blending?
A
- Altenberg de Bergheim
- Kaefferkopf
14
Q
Which Grand Cru also uses Sylvaner?
A
Zotzenberg
15
Q
Which Grand Cru allow red wine?
A
- Hengst
- Kirchberg de Barr
- Vorbourg (since 2024)
–> Pinot Noir
