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Alsace, Jura and Savoie (Part 2 I guess) Flashcards

1
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How much of the wine grown in Alsace is red?

A

10%

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2
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What is the climate for Alsace?

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Continental, with cold winters and warm, sunny summers.

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3
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True or False,

Alsace does not sit in a rain shadow?

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False, the Vosage Mountains causes a rain shadow

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4
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What is one of the issues that arise due to the rain shadow?

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There can be droughts during the summer, and irrigation is not currently permitted for AOC wines

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5
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What is a key factor when growing grapes so far north?

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That their is ample amount of sunshine to help ripen the grapes

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6
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What is the name of the wind that blows through Alsace?

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The Föhn

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7
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What are the two advantages of the Föhn?

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  • It raises the temperature

- reduces disease pressure

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8
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Hillside sites in Alsace see a greater _______, which helps retain ______ in the grapes

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  • Diurnal Range

- Acidity

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Aside from a greater diurnal range, what are some other advantage of planting on a hillside site in Alsace?

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  • 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
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What are the main grape varieties of Alsace?

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  • Riesling
  • Pinot Blanc/Auxerrois
  • Gewurztraminer
  • Pinot Gris
  • Pinot Noir
  • Sylvaner
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What is something important to remember when it comes to Pinot Blanc/Auxerrois in Alsace?

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Either variety can be labeled as Pinot Blanc

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Gewurztraminer is a ____ budding, and ____ ripening varietal

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  • Early Budding; making it prone to spring frost

- Early Ripening; avoiding fall rain

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Gewurztraminer is susceptible to chlorosis, what is it, and what can cause it?

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Chlorosis is a condition where leaves turn yellow and photosynthesis stops; this is caused by the poor availability of iron in the soil

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Riesling is a _____ budding and ______ ripening varietal

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  • Late Budding

- Late Ripening

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15
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What does Gewurz mean in German?

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Spice

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16
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Auxerrois is usually used in what kind of wines?

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  • Blends

- Cremant d’Alsace

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17
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What is the only black skinned grape allowed in the Alsace AOP

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Pinot Noir

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18
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What are the main vineyard pest and diseases found in Alsace?

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  • Powdery Mildew
  • Downy Mildew
  • Grape Moths
  • Esca
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19
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True or False,

The majority of wines produced in Alsace are blends?

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False, the majority of wines produced in Alsace are single varietals

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20
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Why are low temperature fermentations generally avoided in Gewurztraminer?

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To avoid banana aromas

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21
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True or False,

MLC is generally avoided in white wines from Alsace?

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True, the aim is to retain the primary fruit flavors.

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22
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Is Chaptalisation allowed for the Alsace AOP?

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Yes, it is.

23
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What Grand Crus of Alsace allow for blends, or grape(s) out side of the 4 noble varieties, to be bottled as such?

A
  • Altenberg de Bergheim (Blends)
  • Kaefferkopf (Blends)
  • Zotzenberg (Sylvaner)
24
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What are the blending requirements for the Altenberg de Bergheim Grand Cru?

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  • 50-70% Riesling
  • 10-25% Pinot Gris
  • 10-25% Gewurztraminer
  • Max 10% combined Chasselas, Muscat aPG/Ottonel, Pinot Noir/Blanc
25
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What are the blending requirements for the Kaefferkopf Grand Cru?

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  • 60-80% Gewurztreaminer
  • 10-40% Riesling
  • Max. 30% Pinot Gris
  • Max. 10% Muscat
26
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What is the Climate for Jura?

A

Continental with good annual rainfall

27
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What are the main soil types for the Jura?

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  • Clay
  • Marl
  • Jurassic Limestone
28
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What are the main grape varieties grown in Jura?

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  • Chardonnay
  • Savagnin
  • Poulsard
  • Pinot Noir
  • Trousseau
29
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What is the other names for Savagnin?

A
  • Traminer, a relative of Gewurztraminer

- Nature, the local name

30
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What is the name of the AOP dedicated to Vin Juane?

A

Chateau-Chalon

31
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What is the bottle that must be used for Chateau-Chalon?

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Clavelin; 620ml bottle

32
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What is the most planted grape variety in Jura?

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Chardonnay (~40% of the plantings)

33
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How is Vin Jaune produced?

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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

34
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What is le voile (the veil)?

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A thin layer of flor-type yeat

35
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What is an important distinction when it comes to vin jaune?

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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)

36
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What is Vin de Paille?

A

A sweet wine made by drying the grapes off the vine

37
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What grape is not permitted for use in Vin de Paille?

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Pinot Noir

38
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How long must Vin de Pallie be aged in barrel, and before release?

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  • 18 months in barrel

- 3 years after harvest

39
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What is the minimum amount of time the grapes for vin de paille must be dried for?

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  • At least 6 weeks
40
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What are the main AOPs for the Jura?

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  • Cremant d’Jura
  • Cotes du Jura
  • Arbois AOP
  • L’Etolie AOP
  • Cheateau-Chalon AOP
41
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What is the commune that may append its name to the Arbois AOP?

A

Pupillin

42
Q

True or False,

The L’Etolie AOP can produce red, white, and rose wines?

A

False! It is a white wine only appellation

43
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What is the minimum must weight to make vin de paille?

A

320 g/l

44
Q

What two lakes help moderate the climate in Savoie?

A
  • Lake Bourget

- Lake Geneva

45
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What are the main grape varietals of Savoie?

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  • Jacquere
  • Altesse
  • Roussanne
  • Chardonnay
  • Mondeuse
  • Pinot Noir
  • Gamay
46
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Wines from Chignin-Bergeron are made exclusively from what grape?

A

Roussanne (Bergeron)

47
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What are the six AOPs of Savoie?

A
  • Vin de Savoie
  • Roussette de Savoie
  • Seyssel
  • Bugey
  • Roussette de Bugey
  • Cremant de Savoie
48
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Name as many appellations of Savoie as you can

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  • Abymes
  • Apremont
  • Arbin
  • Ayze
  • Chautagne
  • Chignin
  • Chignin-Bergeron
  • Crepy
  • Cruet
  • Jongieux
  • Marignan
  • Marin
  • Montmelian
  • Ripaille
  • Saint-Jean-de-la-Porte
  • Saint-Jeoire-Prieure
49
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Roussette de Savoie, Seyssel, and Roussette de Bugey are made from what grape?

A

Roussette, which is a synonym for Altesse

50
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Where does the l’Etoile AOP draw its name from, and what wines can it produce?

A
  • Star-shaped fossils
  • Still Whites
  • Vin Jaune
  • Vin de Paille
51
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What is Macvin du Jura?

A

A mixture of grape juice and grape spirit drink as an aperitif
- Marc

52
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Sparkling wines from Ayze are produced from what grape?

A

Gringet

53
Q

River that crosses Chateau-Chalon

A

Seille

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