Alsace Flashcards
What is the one Alsatian Grand Cru designated for a grape other than any of the noble varieties? What is the grape?
Zotzenberg; Sylvaner
What are some of the recent highly-regarded vintages in Alsace?
2001, 2005, 2007, 2008
What borders Alsace to the west and to the east?
The Vosges mountains to the west, and the Rhine River to the east
Describe the general climate of Alsace, and what affects it
The Vosges Mountains create a rain shadow, making Alsace the driest and one of the sunniest regions in France–but not necessarily the warmest
What are the two main regions of Alsace?
Bas-Rhin (to north, near Strasbourg)
Haut-Rhin (to south, generally best vyds because of elevation; low slopes of Vosges)
Which grape varietals are usually grown on calcareous soils?
Riesling and Muscat
Which varieties are mainly grown in Clay heavy soils?
Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer
How many Grands Crus does Alsace have?
51
What is he name of Trimbach’s Grand Cru?
Clos Ste Hune
Which grand Cru allows for Gewurztraminer-heavy blends?
Kaefferkopf
Which grand Cru is the smallest?
Kanzlerberg
Which grand Cru belongs to Zind-Humbrecht?
Turckheim
How is Cremant d’Alsace made?
Traditional method
What are the four Noble varieties of Alsace?
Riesling
Gewurztraminer
Muscat
Pinot Gris
Names six other notable varieties ground in Alsace
Pinot Blanc Auxerrois Chasselas Chardonnay Pinot noir Sylvaner
