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Alsace Flashcards

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What is the climate of Alsace?

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cool to moderate continental

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What is the mountain rage in Alsace?

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the Vosges

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The best vineyards in Alsace are located where and what aspect?

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On the steep slopes with east and SE aspect

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What is the river located in Alsace?

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The Rhine

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What is widely practised in Alsace?

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Biodynamic and organic viticulture

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What is the Alsace term for late harvest? Names some facts:

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VT - Vendanges Tardives
Made from only 1 of the 4 noble grapes
Undergone passerillage

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What is the Alsace term for late harvest but with a higher sugar level? Facts:

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SGN- Selection de Grains Nobles
Made from only 1 of the 4 noble grapesHigher brix than VT usually achieved from noble rot
Not produced every year

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What are the classifications of Alsace Grand Cru?

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Over 50 vineyards
single noble grape
Label must state: name of vineyard, vintage, and grape

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What are the 4 noble grapes of Alsace?

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Gewürztraminer
Muscat
Riesling
Pinot Gris

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10
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What are blended wines from Alsace called?

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Edelzwicker or Gentil

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What are the wine characteristics of an Alsatian riesling?

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med to full body
dry
med alcohol
high acid
citrus
stone fruit
stony/steely
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What are the wine characteristics of an Alsatian gewürztraminer?

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Spicy nose
lychee
roses
sweet baking spices
full bodied
oily texture
low to med acid
high alcohol
gold color
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What are the wine characteristics of an Alsatian Pinot Gris?

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rich full bodied
med acid
gold color
fresh and dried fruits
honeyed
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What are the 2 types of Alsatian Muscat?

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Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains

Muscat Ottonel

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What are the wine characteristics of an Alsatian Muscat?

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Very aromatic
orange blossom
rose 
grape
light to med body
low to med acid
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What is the non noble grapes of Alsace?

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Pinot Blanc
Sylvaner
Auxerrois

17
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What is the only black grape permitted in Alsace?

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Pinot Noir

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