Alsace

Question 1

What are the noble grapes of Alsace?

Answer 1

Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Muscat

Question 2

What is the mountain range of Alsace and what does it do for the region?

Answer 2

Vosges Mountains act as a rain shadow

Question 3

What is Edelzwicker

Answer 3

Or “noble mixture” a mixture of grape varieties.

Question 4

Name a Alsace grand cru known for sylvaner.

Answer 4

Zotzenberg

Question 5

What is the furthest north grand cru vineyard in Alsace and what is it known for?

Answer 5

Steinkoltz.

Pinot Gris and Pinot noir

Question 6

What are the two departments of Alsace?

Answer 6

Haut-rhin to the south

Bas-Rhin to the north

Question 7

When did Alsace gain AOC status?

Answer 7

1962

The last major French wine region to do so

Question 8

What is the weather like in Alsace?

Answer 8

Semi-continental

Dry and sunny due to the Vosges mountain ranges rain shadow effect

Question 9

Where are the vineyards of Alsace located in accordance to the Vosges Mountains?

Answer 9

On the lower soles and foothills.

Best vineyards face south, southeast

Question 10

What is Vendage Tardives and Selectione de grains nobles and where is this found?

Answer 10

both imply sweetness but selectione de grains is botrytis and implies multiple passes

Question 11

Of the Alsacian noble grapes which is often last to havest?

Answer 11

Riesling

Question 12

What is the main grape for cremant de Alsace?

Answer 12

Pinot Blanc

Question 13

What is the first and largest grand cru in Alsace?

Answer 13

Schlossberg

Question 14

Name the grand cru vineyard used for Trimbachs clos ste Hune

Answer 14

Rosacker