Chapter 9: Alsace

Question 1

Alsace: 3 types of appellations

Answer 1

1. Alsace AOC 2. Crémant d’Alsace AOC 3. Alsace Grand Cru

Question 2

Department located in the northern area of Alsace

Answer 2

Bas-Rhin

Question 3

Department located in the southern area of Alsace

Answer 3

Haut-Rhin

Question 4

Number of Grands Crus in Alsace

Answer 4

51

Question 5

Mountain range to the west of Alsace

Answer 5

Vosges Mountains

Question 6

River that runs to the east of Alsace

Answer 6

Rhine River (in French: ‘Rhin’)

Question 7

Rule regarding varietal wines of the Alsace AOC

Answer 7

Must be 100% of the named grape variety

Question 8

Four “noble grapes” of Alsace

Answer 8

1. Riesling 2. Muscat 3. Pinot Gris 4. Gewurztraminer

Question 9

Grape variety also known as Klevener de Heiligenstein

Answer 9

Savagnin Rose

Question 10

Grape allowed for use in Crémant d’Alsace AOC (but not in Alsace)

Answer 10

Chardonnay

Question 11

Grape varieties (10) approved for use in non-sparkling Alsace AOC wines

Answer 11

1. Riesling 2. Gewurztraminer 3. Pinot Gris 4. Pinot Noir 5. Pinot Blanc 6. Sylvaner 7. Muscat 8. Chasselas 9. Auxerrois 10. Klevener de Heiligenstein

Question 12

Term used in Alsace for blended wines

Answer 12

Edelzwicker Gentil

Question 13

Term used in Alsace for late harvest wines

Answer 13

Vendange Tardive / Vendages Tardives

Question 14

Term used in Alsace for botrytis-affected wines

Answer 14

Sélection de Grains Nobles