Alsace, Jura and Savoie (Part 2 I guess) Flashcards
How much of the wine grown in Alsace is red?
10%
What is the climate for Alsace?
Continental, with cold winters and warm, sunny summers.
True or False,
Alsace does not sit in a rain shadow?
False, the Vosage Mountains causes a rain shadow
What is one of the issues that arise due to the rain shadow?
There can be droughts during the summer, and irrigation is not currently permitted for AOC wines
What is a key factor when growing grapes so far north?
That their is ample amount of sunshine to help ripen the grapes
What is the name of the wind that blows through Alsace?
The Föhn
What are the two advantages of the Föhn?
- It raises the temperature
- reduces disease pressure
Hillside sites in Alsace see a greater _______, which helps retain ______ in the grapes
- Diurnal Range
- Acidity
Aside from a greater diurnal range, what are some other advantage of planting on a hillside site in Alsace?
- Usually the vineyards on the plains are more fertile, leading to more vegetative growth.
- The hillside sites have less fertile soils and better draining soils
What are the main grape varieties of Alsace?
- Riesling
- Pinot Blanc/Auxerrois
- Gewurztraminer
- Pinot Gris
- Pinot Noir
- Sylvaner
What is something important to remember when it comes to Pinot Blanc/Auxerrois in Alsace?
Either variety can be labeled as Pinot Blanc
Gewurztraminer is a ____ budding, and ____ ripening varietal
- Early Budding; making it prone to spring frost
- Early Ripening; avoiding fall rain
Gewurztraminer is susceptible to chlorosis, what is it, and what can cause it?
Chlorosis is a condition where leaves turn yellow and photosynthesis stops; this is caused by the poor availability of iron in the soil
Riesling is a _____ budding and ______ ripening varietal
- Late Budding
- Late Ripening
What does Gewurz mean in German?
Spice
Auxerrois is usually used in what kind of wines?
- Blends
- Cremant d’Alsace
What is the only black skinned grape allowed in the Alsace AOP
Pinot Noir
What are the main vineyard pest and diseases found in Alsace?
- Powdery Mildew
- Downy Mildew
- Grape Moths
- Esca
True or False,
The majority of wines produced in Alsace are blends?
False, the majority of wines produced in Alsace are single varietals
Why are low temperature fermentations generally avoided in Gewurztraminer?
To avoid banana aromas
True or False,
MLC is generally avoided in white wines from Alsace?
True, the aim is to retain the primary fruit flavors.
Is Chaptalisation allowed for the Alsace AOP?
Yes, it is.
What Grand Crus of Alsace allow for blends, or grape(s) out side of the 4 noble varieties, to be bottled as such?
- Altenberg de Bergheim (Blends)
- Kaefferkopf (Blends)
- Zotzenberg (Sylvaner)
What are the blending requirements for the Altenberg de Bergheim Grand Cru?
- 50-70% Riesling
- 10-25% Pinot Gris
- 10-25% Gewurztraminer
- Max 10% combined Chasselas, Muscat aPG/Ottonel, Pinot Noir/Blanc
What are the blending requirements for the Kaefferkopf Grand Cru?
- 60-80% Gewurztreaminer
- 10-40% Riesling
- Max. 30% Pinot Gris
- Max. 10% Muscat
What is the Climate for Jura?
Continental with good annual rainfall
What are the main soil types for the Jura?
- Clay
- Marl
- Jurassic Limestone
What are the main grape varieties grown in Jura?
- Chardonnay
- Savagnin
- Poulsard
- Pinot Noir
- Trousseau
What is the other names for Savagnin?
- Traminer, a relative of Gewurztraminer
- Nature, the local name
What is the name of the AOP dedicated to Vin Juane?
Chateau-Chalon
What is the bottle that must be used for Chateau-Chalon?
Clavelin; 620ml bottle
What is the most planted grape variety in Jura?
Chardonnay (~40% of the plantings)
How is Vin Jaune produced?
It is made in a style similar to sherry where wines are fermented to dryness and then wines are aged in barrel under a layer of yeast
What is le voile (the veil)?
A thin layer of flor-type yeat
What is an important distinction when it comes to vin jaune?
The wine is not topped off or moved for 6 years (specifically, it is kept in barrel until December 15, of the 6th year following harvest)
What is Vin de Paille?
A sweet wine made by drying the grapes off the vine
What grape is not permitted for use in Vin de Paille?
Pinot Noir
How long must Vin de Pallie be aged in barrel, and before release?
- 18 months in barrel
- 3 years after harvest
What is the minimum amount of time the grapes for vin de paille must be dried for?
- At least 6 weeks
What are the main AOPs for the Jura?
- Cremant d’Jura
- Cotes du Jura
- Arbois AOP
- L’Etolie AOP
- Cheateau-Chalon AOP
What is the commune that may append its name to the Arbois AOP?
Pupillin
True or False,
The L’Etolie AOP can produce red, white, and rose wines?
False! It is a white wine only appellation
What is the minimum must weight to make vin de paille?
320 g/l
What two lakes help moderate the climate in Savoie?
- Lake Bourget
- Lake Geneva
What are the main grape varietals of Savoie?
- Jacquere
- Altesse
- Roussanne
- Chardonnay
- Mondeuse
- Pinot Noir
- Gamay
Wines from Chignin-Bergeron are made exclusively from what grape?
Roussanne (Bergeron)
What are the six AOPs of Savoie?
- Vin de Savoie
- Roussette de Savoie
- Seyssel
- Bugey
- Roussette de Bugey
- Cremant de Savoie
Name as many appellations of Savoie as you can
- Abymes
- Apremont
- Arbin
- Ayze
- Chautagne
- Chignin
- Chignin-Bergeron
- Crepy
- Cruet
- Jongieux
- Marignan
- Marin
- Montmelian
- Ripaille
- Saint-Jean-de-la-Porte
- Saint-Jeoire-Prieure
Roussette de Savoie, Seyssel, and Roussette de Bugey are made from what grape?
Roussette, which is a synonym for Altesse
Where does the l’Etoile AOP draw its name from, and what wines can it produce?
- Star-shaped fossils
- Still Whites
- Vin Jaune
- Vin de Paille
What is Macvin du Jura?
A mixture of grape juice and grape spirit drink as an aperitif
- Marc
Sparkling wines from Ayze are produced from what grape?
Gringet
River that crosses Chateau-Chalon
Seille
