Alsace: Viticultural Techniques

Question 1

What training system(s) is used most commonly in Alsace?

Answer 1

Permitted Training Methods:
Single or Double Guyot

Question 2

What is the minimum planting density for Alsace AOC?

Answer 2

Alsace AOC: 4,500 vines per hectare (4,000 if planted before October 2011)
Alsace AOC (with subzone designation or lieu-dit): 4,500 vines per hectare

Question 3

What is the minimum planting density for Alsace Grand Cru AOC?

Answer 3

Alsace Grand Cru: 4,500 vines per hectare (2 meters or less between rows)
Altenberg de Bergheim: 5,500 vines per hectare

Question 4

For what wines is hand-harvesting mandatory in Alsace?

Answer 4

Harvesting Method: Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir wines labeled by a lieu-dit, and all Alsace VT, SGN and Grand Cru wines, must be hand-harvested.

Question 5

T or F hand-harvesting is not mandatory for Cremant d’Alsace.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

What is the minimum planting density for Cremant d’Alsace wines?

Answer 6

Minimum Planting Density: 4,000 vines per hectare

Question 7

What is the maximum yield for Alsace/Vin d’Alsace AOP?

Answer 7

Blanc: 80 hl/ha (72 hl/ha with a geographical designation, 68 hl/ha with a lieu-dit)
Rosé: 75 hl/ha
Rouge: 60 hl/ha
VT: 55 hl/ha
SGN: 40 hl/ha

Question 8

What is the maximum yield for Cremant d’ Alsace AOP?

Answer 8

80 hl/ha
Maximum Press Yield: 100 liters/150 kg