Alsace

Question 1

Name the noble grapes of Alsace

Answer 1

Riesling, PG, Muscat, Gewürztraminer

Question 2

Which is the most commonly planted grape in Alsace

Answer 2

Riesling

Question 3

Name the producer of Cuvee Clos St Hune

Answer 3

Trimbach

Question 4

From which Grand Cru vineyard is Clos St Hune produced

Answer 4

Rosacker

Question 5

To which type of soil does Grès de Vosges refer

Answer 5

Pink Sandstone

Question 6

What is the minimum must weight for SGN for Riesling

Answer 6

276g/l

Question 7

. In 1975 in Alsace, which was the first vineyard to be classified as Grand Cru

Answer 7

Schlossberg

Question 8

Which grapes can a wine labeled as “Pinot Klevner” contain

Answer 8

PG, PB, PN, Auxerrois

Question 9

What is the minimum percentage of noble grapes required for wines labeled ‘Gentil’

Answer 9

50%

Question 10

. In which Grand Cru vineyard is Sylvaner allowed

Answer 10

Zotzenberg

Question 11

. In the decade “2000’s”, name one “excellent” and one “poor” vintage

Answer 11

2007 – excellent

2003 – poor

Question 12

What is the Minimum percentage of Pinot Noir required for Cremant d’Alsace Rose

Answer 12

100%

Question 13

Who is the producer of Clos des Capucins

Answer 13

Weinbach

Question 14

Hugel releases which wines under Jubilee labels

Answer 14

Only from Grang Cru sites

Question 15

. True or False: Selection de Grains Noble need not be affected by botrytis

Answer 15

False