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Alsace and Lorraine along with Champagne now comprise what region?

A

Grand Est région

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Why is 1945 significant in Alsace?

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The year that most vineyard were replanted (WWII). 1945 marks the beginning of a divergence in French and German winemaking styles; German wines remained classically sweet, whereas Alsace producers fermented to dryness for a more powerful and food-friendly wine

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What year did Alsace achieve AOC status?

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1962, making it the last major French wine region to do so.

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What two departments is Alsace divided into?

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Haut-Rhin and Bas-Rhin

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Why is the Haut-Rhin more significant than the Bas-Rhin?

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Generally the premier wines originate in the Haut-Rhin, and over two-thirds of Alsace’s Grand Cru vineyards are located in the département.

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What geographic boundaries separates Alsace from the rest of France?

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The Vosges Mountains in the west.

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How do the Vosges Mountains affect Alsace?

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The mountains provide a rain shadow effect; Alsace is one of France’s driest and sunniest climates.

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What is the name of the capital of the Haut-Rhin?

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Colmar

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What city is the driest in France?

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Colmar

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What is the name for the local pink sandstone in Alsace?

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Grés de Vosges—can be found throughout the region.

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Generally speaking, what type of soil are the steep mountain slopes generally composed of?

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Generally composed of schist, granite and volcanic sediment.

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What type of soil do the lower slopes sit on?

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Limestone base

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What type of soil is found on the plains at the base of the mountains?

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They consists of richer alluvial clay and gravel soils.

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What are the 4 noble grapes of Alsace?

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Riesling, Pinot Gris, Muscat (either Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, Muscat Rosé à Petits Grains or Muscat Ottonel), and Gewurztraminer.

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What is a synonym for Pinot Blanc in Alsace ?

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Klevner

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16
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What is a synonym for Chasselas in Alsace?

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Gutedel

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All varietally labeled Alsace AOP wines must contain what % of the printed grape?

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100%

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What grapes represent the largest volume of appellation production in Alsace?

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Pinot Blanc and Auxerrois

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What grape is most planted in Alsace?

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Reisling, and its the last to ripen.

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How is Alsatian Riesling characterized?

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Alsatian Rieslings are characteristically dry, more powerful, and higher in alcohol than their German cousins. From 2008 forward, that standard Riesling wines must be dry in style.

21
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What was the former name for Pinot Gris in Alsace?

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Tokay d’Alsace or Tokay Pinot Gris

22
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How is Alsatian Pinot Gris characterized?

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Fullest, richest expression, with spicy-smoky qualities and a frame solid—though hardly high—acidity.

23
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How is Alsatian Pinot Blanc characterized?

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Highly aromatic, shows fragrant floral and grapy notes. Slightly lower in acidity.

24
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How is Alsatian Gewurztraminer characterized ?

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Highly aromatic, and leans toward perfumed, sweet spices and tropical fruit. Is higher in alcohol and more likely to be off-dry. Slightly lower in acidity.

25
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Which Alsatian Grand Cru may produce blends?

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Altenberg de Bergheim & Kaefferkopf

26
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Which Alsatian grapes are permitted in Alsace Vendanges Tardives & SGN designations?

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  • Gewurztraminer
  • Riesling
  • Pinot Gris
27
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In which Grand Cru, may Sylvaner be bottled as varietal wine?

A

Zotzenberg

28
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True or False, Varietal labeling is mandatory for Alsatian wines released at the Grand Cru level?

A

False

29
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Name an AOP located in Lorraine?

A

Cotes de Toul

30
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True or False, Alsatian Grand Cru vineyards can only produce Grand Cru wines.

A

False Trimbach has traditionally released their Riesling Clos-Ste-Hune as Alsace AOP without any mention of the large Rosacker Grand Cru on the label.

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What is the name of the smallest Grand Cru vineyard in Alsace?

A

Kanzleber 3h

32
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What are the grapes permitted in Cremant d’ Alsace?

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Blanc: Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Auxerrois, and/or Chardonnay

Rosé: 100% Pinot Noir

33
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What is the maximum press yield for Cremant d’ Alsace AOP?

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Maximum Press Yield: 100 liters/150 kg

34
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What is Edelzwicker?

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(“noble mixture”) usually indicates its own inverse: an inexpensive blended wine. Does not have to be vintage dated.

35
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What is the name of a superior designation for blends, requiring a minimum of 50% noble grapes?

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Gentil, base wines must be vilified separately

36
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What was the first Alsace Grand Cru AOP single named vineyard, first decreed in 1975?

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Schlossberg

37
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How many Grand Crus is there in Alsace?

A

51

38
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Which of the Grand Crus is the largest in Alsace?

A

Schlossberg at 80h

39
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What characterizes the Sélection de Grains Nobles?

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Suppress varietal character in return for the complexities of botrytis.

40
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What characterizes Vendanges Tardives?

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May show botrytis character but emphasizes varietal purity.

41
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True or False VT & SGN always sweet?

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VT and SGN wines are not obligated by statute to be sweet; in practice SGN wines are always dessert-like but VT wines may vary in actual sugar, and can be quite dry.

42
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Name the 5 communes in Alsace that may bottle Klevener varietally

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  • Heiligenstein
  • Bourgheim
  • Gertwiller
  • Goxwiller
  • Obernai
43
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What is the minimum potential alcohol for Riesling and Muscat for Alsace Grand Cru?

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11%

44
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What is the minimum potential alcohol for Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer?

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12.5%

45
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Which 2 producers are known for not labeling as Alsace Grand Cru?

A

Hugel and Trimbach

46
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Which grand cru did Trimbach started to label as of 2009?

A

Geisberg Grand Cru

47
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What is the only Alsatian appellation to allow Chardonnay?

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Cremant d’ Alsace

48
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What region in Germany is across from Alsace?

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Baden

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