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Alsace Flashcards

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What is so special about the climate in Alsace

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Rain shadow effect, and it’s super sunny great from ripening of grapes

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What is the pink sandstone that is particular to the region

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Gres de voges

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What is the mountain region that creates the rain shadow effect in Alsace?

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Voges mountains

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What are the four noble grapes of Alsace

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  1. Riesling
  2. Gewürztraminer
  3. Pinot Gris
  4. Muscat
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What is the synonym for Pinot blanc

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Klevner

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What is the difference between Alsace Riesling and German Riesling

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It’s more dry, powerful, higher alcohol

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What does Gentile mean

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Higher quality blend

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What is the difference from vendage tardive and selection de grain noble

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Vendage tardive (late harvest) maybe sweet that may show botrytis character but emphasize on varietal.

SGN, suppressed varietal character, is always sweet, full botrytis

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What is the only red variety permitted for Alsace AOP

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Pinot noir

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What are some great producers of alsacian wine

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Marcel diess, trimbach

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Why are alsacian Rieslings among the long lived wines in the world

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Pronounced acidity and minerality

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What’s different about Alsace from the rest of France when it comes to labeling

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They label by varietal (usually 100%)

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How many grand crus are in Alsace

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51

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What are some requirements for grand cru AOP

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  • Single varietal wines from noble grapes
  • Hand harvesting is required
  • restrictions on yields and minimum must weights
  • minimum alcohol 11% (Riesling/Muscat) 12.5(Pinot Gris)
  • Range of vineyard site
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What are some characteristics of Pinot Gris in Alsace

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It receives its fullest and richest expression here with spicy smokey qualities and good acidity

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What is Cremant d Alsace mostly made out of

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Pinot blanc

17
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What are some grand crus that stand out

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Zottenburg - grand cru for Sylvaner

Kaefferkopf - grand cru that allows blending

18
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Alsace is divided into how many departments?

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Two. Bas Rhine and haut Rhine

19
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What are some wines to know from Alsace

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  • Domaine Marcel Deiss, Riesling, Altenburg de bergenhiem (100% Riesling grand crus)
  • Domaine Wienbach, Cuvee Laurence, Tokay-Pinot Gris (100% Pinot Gris grand cru)
  • Domaine Zind Humbrecht, Gewurtztraminer, Goldert (100% Gewurtztraminer grand cru)
  • Trimbach, Riesling, Cuvee Frederic Emile

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