Alsace

Question 1

Climate

Answer 1

Cool to moderate continental- Vosges Mountains shelter

Question 2

Soil

Answer 2

Steepest slopes with east and south-east aspect.

Dramatic geological, great variety if soils

Question 3

Riesling

Answer 3

Most planted

Best are medium-full body, dry, medium alcohol, high acid, citrus and stone fruit, stony/steely character

Question 4

Gewurztraminer

Answer 4

Pungent aromatic spicy nose. Lychees, roses and sweet baking spice. Golden colour. full body, rich oily texture, low to medium acid, high alcohol

Question 5

Pinot Gris

Answer 5

Rich, full body, high alcohol, more acid than Gewurztraminer. Fresh and dried fruit, honeyed character

Question 6

Pinot Blanc
Auxerrois
Sylvaner
Pinot Noir

Answer 6

• Grown in the more fertile soil. Sparkling wine. Lighter, simple and non-aromatic in style
• Similar to Pinot Blanc, more body
• Similar but less than Gewurtstraminer
• Light, fruity red or rosé

Question 7

Viticulture

Answer 7

Trained low.