Alsace Info Flashcards
What cemented France’s ownership of Alsace in 1648?
The Treaty of Westphalia
When did Alsace-Lorraine have a brief independence?
After World War 1
How many Alsatian villages were growing vines by 1000?
160
What demolished wine growing in Alsace?
The Thirty Years War, from 1618-1648
What are the two departments of Alsace?
Haut-Rhin and Bas-Rhin
What is the climate of Alsace?
Somewhat dry and sunny
Most vines have what directional exposure?
east, south, or southeast
What is the local pink sandstone of Alsace?
gres de Vosges
How much of Alsace AOP wine is white?
90%
What are the 4 noble grapes of Alsace?
Riesling
Pinot Gris
Muscat
Gewurztraminer
What non-noble grapes can be varietally bottled in Alsace AOP?
Pinot Blanc (Klevner)
Chasselas (Gutedel)
Sylvaner
Pinot Noir
What was Pinot Gris formerly called?
Tokay d’Alsace
Tokay Pinot Gris
What is Klevner de Heiligenstein?
Savignon Rose
Which communes can bottle Klevner de Heiligenstein?
Heiligenstein Bourgheim Gertwiller Goxwiller Obernai
What does Edelzwicker mean?
noble mixture
What does Edelzwicker mean?
noble mixture
What is the main requirement of Gentil?
min 50% of noble grapes
What is the smallest Alsace grand cru?
Kanzlerberg, 3 ha
What is the largest Alsace grand cru?
Schlossberg, 80ha
What is the minimum sugar of Alsace VT?
235 g/l - Muscat/Riesling
257 g/l - Pinot Gris/Gewurztraminer
What is the minimum sugar of Alsace SGN?
276 g/l - Muscat/Riesling
306 g/l - Pinot Gris/Gewurztraminer
What is the main grape of Cremant d’Alsace?
Pinot Blanc