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France Alsace Flashcards

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Regional Appellation

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Alsace AOC - Typcially labelled with their grape variety

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Grand Cru Vineyards

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Alsace Grand Cru AOC

Covers specific vineyards that are mostly found on steeply sloped foothills of the Vosges Mountains facing east/south-east

Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris are eligable for grand cru status

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Vendanges Tardives (VT)

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Means late harvest and can only be used in Alsace labelling

Pinot Gris, Riesling and Gewurztraminer can all be labelled Vendanges Tardives both Alsace AOC and Alsace Grand Cru can label VT

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