Alsace extra

Question 1

Stereotypical tasting notes of Alsatian wine

Answer 1

-Elegant, floral, strong minerality

Question 2

Is varietal labeled in Alsace?

Answer 2

Yes.

Question 3

Dates of German Occupation in Alsace.

Answer 3

• 1871 - end of WW1

- 1940 - 1944/45

Question 4

Latitude of Alsace

Answer 4

45 degrees north

Question 5

best aspect in Alsace

Answer 5

E/SE toward the sun

Question 6

Which “noble grape” shows phenolic bitterness?

Answer 6

Gewurztraminer

Question 7

How is Alsatian riesling different from German?

Answer 7

More body, richness

Question 8

Alsatian Pinot Gris tasting notes

Answer 8

Rich, aromatic, oily, moderate acidity, off-dry

Question 9

What variety is used as the base wine for Cremant d’Alsace?

Answer 9

Pinot Blanc

Question 10

What percentage of stated variety is required in Alsace?

Answer 10

100%

Question 11

How many Grand Crus and 1er Crus in Alsace?

Answer 11

• 51 Grand Crus

- 0 Grand Crus

Question 12

Pinot Noir allowed in Alsace Grand Cru. Yes or No

Answer 12

No.

Alsace Grand Crus are “noble varities” only

Question 13

Are VT and SGN single varietals or blends?

Answer 13

Single Vatietal

Question 14

Alsace AOP’s

Answer 14

• Alsace/Vin d’Alsace AOP
• Alsace Grand Cru
• Cremant d’Alsace

Question 15

All Alsace AOP wines must be bottled in what bottle?

Answer 15

Flûte d’Alsace