Alsace Flashcards
1
Q
How is the climate like in Alsace
A
Cool to moderate continental climate
2
Q
What are the mountains to protect the vineyards
A
Vosges Mountains
They keep the clouds away, drought can be an issue
3
Q
What are the two principal appellations
A
Alsace and Alsace grand cru
4
Q
What are the two classifications
A
Vindage tardives
Selection de grains nobles
5
Q
What are the four Noble grape varieties
A
Riesling
Muskat
Gewürztraminer
Pinot Gris
6
Q
Vindage tardive
A
Means late harvest Can only be made from the one of the four Noble grape varieties Best wines - passerillage - Noble rot
7
Q
Selection de grains nobles
A
One of four Noble variety
Minimum sugar ripeness
Noble rot
Not every year
8
Q
What is a monopole
A
Most vineyards will be divided between a number of different owners
- each of whom will grow, harvest individual parcel of vines
