Alsace

Question 1

What are the 4 noble grapes of Alsace

Answer 1

Riesling
Gewurztraminer
Pinot Gris
Muscat

Question 2

What are the labeling terms of Alsace

Answer 2

Alsace Grand Cru
Alsace
Vendange Tardive VT (late harvest,passerillage of dry to sweet)
Selection de Grain Noble SGN (Noble Rot, sweet)

Question 3

What is the character of Alsace Riesling

Answer 3

Medium to full body
Dry to medium alcohol
High acidity
Citrus, stone fruit aromas

Question 4

What is the character of Alsace Gewurztraminer

Answer 4

Full body
High alcohol
Medium acidity
Rich oily texture,aromatic spicy notes, lychee, Roses
Skin of the grape has light pink tinge, giving golden colour to some wines.

Question 5

What is the character of Alsace Pinit Gris

Answer 5

Full body 
High alcohol 
Medium acidity
Less aromatic than Gewurztraminer 
Pronounced flavour intensity fresh and dried fruits and honeyed character.

Question 6

What is the character of Alsace Muscat

Answer 6

Light to medium body
Low to medium acidity
Orange blossom, rose and grape