France/Alsace Flashcards
Describe the Climate of Alsace?
*Continental Climate- The Vosges mountains have great influence on the region, creating rain shadow effect, and is one of the driest wine producing areas of France.
How is Alsace sub-divided, and where the majority of the quality wines are produced?
*Divided into (Bas-Rhin) and (Haut-Rhin)- producing the majority of quality wines.
Name the 2 best vineyard towns in Alsace?
*Riquewihr
*Ribeauville
*Colmar- is the business center.
Name the permitted grape varieties in Alsace? (9)
*Riesling
*Gewurztraminer
*Pinot Gris
*Muscat
*Sylvaner
*Pinot Blanc
*Pinot Noir
*Chasselas & Auxerrois
What means AOC Vin d’Alsace Communale?
*These are wines of high quality, with strict regulations.
*There are 13 Communes that can add their names to this AOC.
What means AOC Edelzwicker?
*Blend of 2 or more of these varietals.
What (Lieux-dits) indicates, and where can be used?
*Individual vineyards with specific terroir identity, which can be added to Communale and Grand Cru Appellation wines.
What Gentil indicates on a bottle label?
*Blend of 2 or more grape varieties and contain a min of 50% Riesling, Gewurz, Pinot Gris or Muscat, and stated vintage.
Describe AOC Alsace Grand Cru Classification?
*There are 51 vineyards.
*Strictly controlled with low permitted yields and tasting test.
*Riesling & Muscat must
have min potential alco at harvest of 11%abv/Gewurz & Pinot Gris min 12.5%abv.
Name the grape varieties for Zotsenberg blend?(4)
*Gewurztraminer
*Riesling
*Pinot Gris
*Sylvaner
Which grape varieties are permitted for the vineyards of (Altenberg de Bergheim)?
(6)
*Blend of:
*Riesling
*Pinot Gris
*Gewurz
*Pinot Blanc
*Muscat
*Chardonnay
Which grape varieties are permitted for the vineyards of (Kaefferkopf)
*Blend of:
*Gewurz
*Riesling
*Pinot Gris
*Muscat
Which grape varieties are permitted for Cremant d’Alsace?
*Auxerrois
*Pinot Blanc
*Pinot Gris
*Pinot Noir
*Riesling
*Chardonnay
