Chapter Nine: Alsace Flashcards
What are the 3 types of appellations in Alsace?
Alsace AOC
Cremant d’Alsace AOC
Alsace Grand Cru AOC
What is the department located in the northern area of Alsace?
Bas-Rhin
What is the department located in the southern area of Alsace?
Haut-Rhin
How many Grands Crus are there in Alsace?
51
What is the mountain range to the west of Alsace?
Vosges Mountains
What is the river that runs to the east of Alsace?
Rhine River (Rhin in French)
What is the rule regarding the varietal wines of the Alsace AOC?
Must be 100% of the named grape variety
What are the four noble grapes of Alsace?
Riesling
Muscat
Pinot Gris
Gewurtztraminer
What is the grape variety also known as Klevener de Heiligenstein?
Savagnin Rose
What is the grape allowed for use in Cremant d’Alsace AOC (but not in Alsace AOC)?
Chardonnay
What are the 10 grape varieties approved for use in non-sparkling Alsace AOC wines?
Riesling
Gewurtztraminer
Pinot Gris
Pinot Noir
Pinot Blanc
Sylvaner
Muscat
Chasselas
Auxerrois
Klevener de Heligenstein
What are the terms used in Alsace for blended wines?
Edelzwicker
Gentil
What is the term used in Alsace for late harvest wines?
Vendange Tardive/ Vendages Tardives
What is the term used in Alsace for botrytis-affected wines?
Selection de Grains Nobles