Alsace Flashcards
1
Q
What two geographic landmarks is Alsace sandwiched in between ?
A
Vosges Mountains
And the Rhine River
2
Q
If an Alsace winery labels wine with a grape variety how much must in there
A
100% must be from that grape
3
Q
Varietal wines in the Alsace AOC may be produced from what 10 grape varieties
A
Riesling Gewurtztraminer Pinot Gris Pinot noir Pinot Blanc Sylvaner Muscat Chasselas Auxerrois Klevener de Heiligenstein (savagnin rose)
Chardonnay only in crémant d’Alsace
4
Q
Alsace grand crus can use what grapes
A
Only the noble varieties Gewurtztraminer Muscat Pinot gris Riesling
5
Q
What grapes can be used in crémant d’Alsace
A
Pinot Blanc Pinot Gris Riesling Chardonnay Pinot noir Auxerrois
6
Q
What are 2 distinct styles of dessert wines from Alsace
A
- Vendange tardive
- Selection de grains nobles
