Alsace

Question 0

What is edelzwicker?

Answer 0

Inexpensive blended wine

Question 1

What are the 4 noble grapes of Alsace?

Answer 1

Riesling
Gewurtztraminer
Muscat
Pinot gris

Question 2

What is Gentil?

Answer 2

Superior blend containing 50% noble grapes.

Question 3

Name two geographical markers near Alsace.

Answer 3

Vosges Mountains to the west and the Rhine

River to the east.

Question 4

Alsatian wines are labeled by —–?

Answer 4

Grape varietal

Question 5

Describe the climate of Alsace.

Answer 5

Dry and sunny due to rain shadow effect, vineyards on slops, southeastern exposure helps ripen grapes.

Question 6

Describe Alsatian wines.

Answer 6

Dry (by 2008 AOP mandate) and high acidity. 100% of labeled varietal. Consume within. 5 years.

Question 7

Describe vendages tardives.

Answer 7

Made with late harvest grapes with high sugar. 
Dry.
High alcohol.
Vines in passillerage.
Varietal character maintained.
Varies in sweetness level.

Question 8

Describe Selection de Grains Nobles.

Answer 8

Made with botrytised grapes.
Picked in tries.
Varietal character suppressed.
Always sweet.

Question 9

What grapes go into Cremant d’Alsace.

Answer 9

Pinot noir and Pinot blanc sparkling blend.

Question 10

Alsatian Grand Cru zotzenberg allows what fifth grape?

Answer 10

Sylvaner

Question 11

Which two grapes are not allowed in an Alsatian Cremant?

Answer 11

Gewurtztraminer and Sylvaner