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Alsace & Lorraine COPY Flashcards

1
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What mountain range forms the western border of Alsace

A

Vosges Mountains

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2
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What climatic effect do the Vosges Mountains have on Alsace

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They form a Rain Shadow

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3
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What are the two départements of Alsace

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Bas-Rhin
Haut-Rhin

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4
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Where are a majority of Alsatian Grand Crus located

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Haut-Rhin

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5
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What percentage of wine produced in Alsace is White

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90%

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6
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What is the umbrella AOC of Alsace

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Vin d’Alsace AOC

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7
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What are the four noble grapes of Alsace

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Riesling
Gewurztraminer
Pinot Gris
Muscat

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8
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What is the minimum percentage required for a wine to be varietally labeled in Alsace

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100%

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9
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What is the singular exception for varietal labeling laws in Alsace

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Pinot Blanc may contain Auxerrois

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10
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If a wine is labeled as ‘Pinot’ in Alsace, what grapes may be included in the blend

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Pinot Blanc
Pinot Gris
Pinot Noir
Auxerrois

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11
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What is Alsace’s most planted grape

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Riesling

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12
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What is Edelzwicker

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An Alsatian wine blend with no vintage requirements

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13
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What is Gentil

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An Alsatian wine that must be a minimum 50% noble grapes with the remainder composed of other authorized Alsatian varietals

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14
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How many Grand Cru vineyards are found in Alsace

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51

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15
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What are the two Alsatian late harvest designations

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Vendages Tardives
Selectiones de Grains Nobles

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What is the sole red grape varietals authorized in Alsace AOC

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Pinot Noir

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17
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What is the sparkling wine AOC for Alsace

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Crémant d’Alsace

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18
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What is the sole AOC in Alsace that allows Chardonnay

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Crémant d’Alsace

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19
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What grapes are authorized in the Côtes de Toul AOC

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Pinot Noir
Auxerrois
Aubin

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20
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What are the two main grapes of Moselle AOC

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Auxerrois
Pinot Noir

21
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What small region produced wine west of Alsace that is declining in production

22
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What percentage of plantings do the Noble Grapes make up in Alsace

23
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What percentage of Alsace is planted with Pinot Noir

24
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What percentage of production in Alsace is sparkling

25
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Which Grand Cru in Alsace is the exception to the restriction to Noble Grape production and which other varietals are authorized

A

Zotzenberg Grand Cru

Sylvaner is also authorized

26
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What is the most planted grape varietal in Alsace

27
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What is the minimum sugar level required for Vendanges Tardives wines in Alsace

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Minimum 244 grams per Liter for Muscat & Riesling
Minimum 270 grams per Liter for Pinot Gris and Gewurztraimer

28
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What is the minimum sugar level required for Selection de Grains Nobles wines in Alsace

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Minimum 276 grams per Liter for Muscat and Riesling
Minimum 306 grams per Liter for Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer

29
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What is the maximum yield for Alsace AOC white wine

30
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What is the maximum yield for Alsace AOC Vendage Tardive wine

31
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What is the maximum yield for Alsace AOC Selection de Grains Nobiles wine

32
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What is the maximum yield for Alsace Grand Cru AOC

33
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What is the largest Grand Cru in Alsace

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Schlossberg

34
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Describe the Rengel Grand Cru in Alsace

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Unique in its’ Volcanic soil (The only Grand Cru in Alsace with this soil type) and Alsace’s southernmost Grand Cru
Highest and steepest Grand Cru

35
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Describe the Geisburg Grand Cru in Alsace

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Steep, terraced slope just outside the village of Ribeauville, known for excellent Riesling, vineyards highly impacted by strong wind
Known for bone dry Riesling with staunch acidity

36
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What two Grand Cru sites is Trimbach Cuvée Frederic Emile sourced from

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Osterberg Grand Cru
Geisburg Grand Cru

37
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Describe the Muenchberg Grand Cru in Alsace

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Main soil is red sandstone, known for more subtle Riesling

38
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Describe the Vorbourg Grand Cru

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Limestone and clay make of most soils, along a foothill rising into steeper terraces closer to the Vosges, benefiting from warm wind from the mountains
Clos Saint Landelin is the plot making up the core of the Grand Cru
Will soon be authorized to produce Pinot Noir labeled as Grand Cru

39
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Describe the Schoenenberg Grand Cru in Alsace

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Variety of soils including marl, limestone, and sandstone
Austere when young but complex Rieslings are the result of some age

40
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What Grand Cru is Hugel’s Schoelhammer Riesling sourced from

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Schoenenberg Grand Cru

41
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Describe the Hengst Grand Cru in Alsace

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Known for powerful wines, Gewurztraminer performing best of the Noble Grapes
Iron-rich soil

42
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Describe the Schlossberg Grand Cru in Alsace

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The region’s first Grand Cru, known for Riesling

43
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If labeled ‘Muscat’ in Alsace, what 3 varietals may contribute to the wine

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Muscat Ottonel
Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains
Muscat Rosé a Petit Grains

44
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What 3 Alsatian Grand Crus prohibit the use of Muscat varietals

A

Altenberg de Bergheim
Zotzenberg
Kaefferkopf

45
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What two Alsatian Grand Crus authorize the use of Pinot Noir

A

Kirchberg de Barr
Hengst

46
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What two Alsatian Grand Crus are known for producing blends rather than single varietal wines

A

Altenberg de Bergheim
Kaefferkopf

47
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What are the maximum yields for Crémant d’Alsace AOC

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