Chapter Nine: Alsace Flashcards

1
Q

What are the 3 types of appellations in Alsace?

A

Alsace AOC

Cremant d’Alsace AOC

Alsace Grand Cru AOC

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2
Q

What is the department located in the northern area of Alsace?

A

Bas-Rhin

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3
Q

What is the department located in the southern area of Alsace?

A

Haut-Rhin

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4
Q

How many Grands Crus are there in Alsace?

A

51

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5
Q

What is the mountain range to the west of Alsace?

A

Vosges Mountains

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6
Q

What is the river that runs to the east of Alsace?

A

Rhine River (Rhin in French)

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7
Q

What is the rule regarding the varietal wines of the Alsace AOC?

A

Must be 100% of the named grape variety

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8
Q

What are the four noble grapes of Alsace?

A

Riesling

Muscat

Pinot Gris

Gewurtztraminer

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9
Q

What is the grape variety also known as Klevener de Heiligenstein?

A

Savagnin Rose

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10
Q

What is the grape allowed for use in Cremant d’Alsace AOC (but not in Alsace AOC)?

A

Chardonnay

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11
Q

What are the 10 grape varieties approved for use in non-sparkling Alsace AOC wines?

A

Riesling

Gewurtztraminer

Pinot Gris

Pinot Noir

Pinot Blanc

Sylvaner

Muscat

Chasselas

Auxerrois

Klevener de Heligenstein

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12
Q

What are the terms used in Alsace for blended wines?

A

Edelzwicker

Gentil

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13
Q

What is the term used in Alsace for late harvest wines?

A

Vendange Tardive/ Vendages Tardives

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14
Q

What is the term used in Alsace for botrytis-affected wines?

A

Selection de Grains Nobles

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