Alsace, Jura & Savoie Flashcards
4 Noble Grapes of Alsace
Riesling
Gewurztraminer
Muscat
Pinot Gris
What borders surround Alsace?
West - Vosges Mountains
East - Germany’s Rhein River
How many grand crus are in Alsace?
51
What are the exceptions to the rule that Alsace Grand Crus must be only noble varieties?
Zotzenberg - can be Sylvaner
What is the only red grape to be vinified as Alsace AOP?
Pinot Noir
Which wine style from Alsace is always dry?
Vin Jaune (yellow wine)
What commune produces Vin Jaune?
Chateau Chalon
Who produces “Clos-Ste-Hune” Riesling?
Trimbach
Which appellation produce vin de paille and which grape cannot be used in its production?
Cotes du Jura
Pinot Noir
What does “Edelzwicker” mean?
a noble mixture
inexpensive blended Alsatian wine
What does the term “Gentil” mean?
superior Alsatian designation, requires a minimum of 50% noble grapes in blend
What are the Alsace Late Harvest wines and how are they different?
Vendagne Tardive (VT) - late harvest, single noble variety, not always sweet Selection de Grains Nobles (SGN) - botrytis wines from a single, noble variety, made in small quantities and exceptional vintages