Alsace Flashcards
Which grape was formerly referred to as Tokay D’Alsace?
Pinot Gris
2 Synonyms for Pinot Blanc
Klevner, Pinot Vrai
How many major soil types are there in Alsace
13
2 Alsace Grand Crus that can be blends
Altenberg de Bergheim
Kaefferkopf
What are the 2 Muscats grown in Alsace
Muscat à Petits Grains Blanc
Muscat Ottonel
Muscat à Petits Grains Blanc is considered higher quality
True or False? The AOC approved yields for Alsace are the highest in France?
True
Auxerrois Blanc is a cross between
Gouais Blanc x Pinot
On which Alsace still wine vintage labeling is optional?
Edelzwicker
Alsace Grand Cru
Altenberg de Bergheim
if blend, must be 50% if what grape
min. 50% Riesling
Alsace Grand Cru Kaefferkopf
if blend must be dominant by which grape
60% - 80% Gewürztraminer
In an effort to combat phylloxera, Alsace vignerons in the late 19th century were encouraged to…
plant high yield, low quality hybrids that could resist
Ageing requirements for
Crémant d’ Alsace
9 months sur lie, plus 3 months in cellar (12 months total)
What are the 4 secondary white grapes of Alsace
Chardonnay
Chasselas
Klevener (Savagnin Rose)
Auxerrois Blanc
Crémant d’Alsace is mostly made from what grape?
Pinot Blanc
True or False? Gewurztraminer can be used in Cremant d’ Alsace production?
False, Gewurztraminer is forbidden in Crémant d’ Alsace
Grapes used in Crémant d’ Alsace?
Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Auxerrois, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir
Varietal or blends
Rosés 100% Pinot Noir
In which century did Alsace reach its peak of prosperity?
16th century, late Renaissance
In which direction do the best slopes in Alsace face?
South / southeast
4 noble varieties in Alsace
Riesling, Muscat, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer
Synonym for Klevener
Savagnin Rose