France- Alsace Flashcards
When did Alsace become an AOP
1962
What are the two main subregions of Alsace
- Haut Rhin
- Bas Rhin
What is the capital of Alsace
Strasburg
What is the driest city in France
Colmar
Soils of Alsace
Schist, granite and volcanic sediment in the higher elevations, with limestone in the lower slopes and richer alluvial, clay and gravel in the plains
What is the name for Traminer in Alsace
Klenever
What are the noble varieties of Alsace
- Riesling
- Pinot Gris
- Gewurtztraminer
- Muscat blanc a petit grains
What varieties besides the noble ones can be labeled in Alsace
Pinot Noir
Pinot Blanc (Klevner)
Chasselas
Sylvaner
What is the synonym for Pinot Blanc in Alsace
Klevner
Most planted variety in Alsace
Riesling
What is Pinot in Alsace
Blend of the following: Pinot Blanc Pinot Gris Pinot Noir Auxerrois
What percentage of the variety must be in the blend in Alsace when variety is stated?
What’s the exception?
100%
Pinot Blanc can be blended with Auxerrois, or can be 100% Auxerrois and be labeled only as Pinot Blanc
What communes make Klenever de Heiligenstein
- Obernai
- Goxwiller
- Heiligenstein
- Bourgheim
- Gertwiller
What is Gentil
Blend in Alsace with at least 50% noble varieties
What was the first Grand Cru in Alsace?
When?
- Schlossberg
- 1975
When were the second group of grand crus were added in Alsace?
When?
- 1983
- 24
What is the last Grand Cru to be added in Alsace?
When?
- Kaefferkopf
- 2007
What grand cru in Alsace allows Sylvaner
Zotzenberg
What is the largest grands cru in Alsace
Schlossberg 80 ha
What is the smallest grand cru in Alsace
Kanzlerberg 3.83ha
- 3.23ha
Where is Clos St. Hune
Rosacker
What are the late harvest designations of Alsace
- Vendages Tardives- Dry or sweet, with varietal character
- Selection de Grains Nobles- sweet with botrytis influence
Selection de Grains Nobles allows only noble varieties, true or false
True
What are the grapes for Cremant d’ Alsace
Pinot Noir Pinot Gris Pinot Blanc Auxerrois Riesling Chardonnay
Varieties for Rose Cremant d’ Alsace
100% Pinot Noir
In what latitude is Alsace located in
48’
What are the Grand Crus for Pinot Noir in Alsace?
When were they approved?
- Kirchberg de Barr
- Hengst
Both approved in 2022
What Grand Crus in Alsace allow blends
- Kaefferkopf
- Altenberg de Bergheim
Minimum must weight for Vendages Tardives in Alsace
- 235g/l for Riesling and Muscat
- 257g/l for Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris
Minimum must weight for Selections de Grains Nobles
- 276g/l for Riesling and Muscat
- 306g/l for Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris
