France - Alsace , Jora and Savoie Flashcards
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What is the northern most city in Alsace
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Strasbourg
2
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What is southern most city in Alsace
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Mulhouse
3
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What Mountain range makes up the western border of Alsace
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Vosges Mountains
4
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What effect does the Vosges Mountains have on Alsace
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The Mountains create a rainshadow effect, making Alsace one of Frances driest wine producing areas
5
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Alsace is subdivided into two regions. What are they
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Bais - Rhin
Haut - Rhin
6
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Ribeauvillè and Riquewihr are important in Alsace because
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These are the best known vineyard towns in Alsace
7
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Why is the city of Colmar important
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It’s the business centre for Alsace wines
8
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When did Alsace began to plant the noble grapes that are planted today
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1945 - At the end of World War II when France gained Alsace back from Germany
9
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What are the 4 noble grapes of Alsace
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Riesling
Pinot Gris
Gewürztraminer
Muscat
10
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How many grand crus are their in Alsace
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51
11
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Is Grand Cru labeled on the bottle
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No
12
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What Grand Cru is the only grand Cru that can grow Sylvaner
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Zotzenburg
13
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In cremant d’ Alsace what grapes are not allowed
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Gewürztraminer ⚪
Chasselas ⚪
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What is the oldest known grape of Alsace
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Muscat
- has been in Alsace since the roman times
15
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What makes up the eastern border of Alsace
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The Rhine River
16
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What does Vin rouge mean
A
Red wine in French
17
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What does Vin Gris mean
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A delicate, pale version of rosè in French
18
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What does Vin Rosè mean
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Rose in french
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In Alsace what grape is used as a Vin rosè, Vin rouge, and Vin Gris?
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Pinot Noir🔴
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Is sparkling wine made in Alsace
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Yes, cremant d’ Alsace and they use method traditionalle
21
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What would be on a label from Alsace if it’s the sweetest from of wine made from that region
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Sèlection de Grains Noble
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If a wine from Alsace is labeled Vendage Tardive what does that mean
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The wine from Alsace made from super ripe - late harvest grapes
23
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What type of bottles do they use in Alsace
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Flutes
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What is the best time to drink wines from Alsace
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Between 1 to 4 years
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What are some features of wines from Alsace
- dry
- lots of fragrance
- light spiciness
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Is chaptalization allowed in Alsace?
Yes
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What type of wines is chaptalization not allowed in Alsace
- Vendage Tardive
| - Sèlection de Grains Noble
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Is AC vin d'alsace and AC Alsace the same classification?
Yes
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What color are most bottles
Green
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What is the minimum alcohol content for Wines categorized as AC Alsace of AC Vin d'Alsace
8.5 abv and must be made from one of the permitted grape varieties or a blend of two or more
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If a wine is from Alsace and is blended with two or more the AC allowed grapes what is it called
AC Edelwicker
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If a wine is from Alsace and is a blend of two or more grape varieties but must contain a minimum of 50% Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, and of Muscat. What is it called
AC Gentil
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When did the Grand Cru Classification system of Alsace began
1983
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As of 2007 how many vineyards fans under the classification of AC Alsace Grand Cru
51
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A wine from Alsace that must have a minimum alcohol content of 11% abv and has to be made from one of the noble grapes. What would it be called
AC Alsace Grand Cru
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What grape is known to be a good common base for cremant d'Alsace
Pinot Blanc ⚪
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What grape gives cremant d'Alsace it's strongest flavor
Riesling ⚪
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What grape is used to make cremant d'Alsace rose
Pinot Noir 🔴
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What type of bottle is used for cremant d'Alsace
Champagne style bottles
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Is the grape or vineyard typically named on the bottle in Alsace
The grape is typically what is on the bottle. It some do state the origin on the label
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What are the label requirements for a wine if labeled under a Grand cru Appellation
Show the name of the vineyard and vintage on the label
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In Alsace , if the grape name is on the label what percentage by law must that wine make up of that grape?
100%
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What grape is the exception of the grape of the 100% varietal law in Alsace if the grape is named on the label
Pinot Blanc
Due to it is totally or partly made from Auxerrois
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This term must be put on the label of any wine from Alsace which has a minimum of 12 g/L of residual sugar, other than Riesling wines for which the minimum is 9 g/L. If the acid content is more than 6 g/L the minimum residual sugar is 18 g/L.
Moelleux
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What is the most planted grape in Alsace
Riesling ⚪
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What is the difference between German and Alsace Riesling
Alsace Riesling is traditionally:
- dryer
- fruitier on the nose
- marked with minerality
- oily texture
- fuller body
Than German Riesling
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What food pairs well with Alsace Riesling
- Hors-d'oeuvres
- oysters
- shellfish
- fish dishes
- veal
- pork
- roasted chicken
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The best Riesling from Alsace grows on what type of soil
Granite
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These wines are lower in acid and higher in alcohol. They have a full, powerful, highly aromatic fruit bowl Aroma, with rose petal, flowers of the field , ripe tropical fruit, touch of grapefruit, and spicy characteristics.
They have the most distinctive bouquet and flavor of all Alsace wines
Gewürztraminer ⚪
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Gewürztraminer from Alsace pairs well with
- Pâté de foie gras (liver of a duck or goose)
- terrines (force meat loaf, bread with a meat incrusted in the middles sliced up)
- smoked mackerel 🐟 with hollandaise sauce
- quail eggs with hollandaise sauce
- roast duck, goose of pork ( enhances the fattiest of the meat)
- spicy dishes
Spiced banana
- pineapple sweets
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What is a synonym for Pinot Gris in Alsace
Tokay d'Alsace
-it was called this prior to 2006
Tokay Pinot Gris
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This wine from Alsace has citrus / spicy bouquet, medium to full bodied, slightly sharp but yet smooth and dry. Also ages very well
Pinot Gris 🔴 (red grape but white wine)
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What does Pinot Gris from Alsace pair well with
- veal
- pork
- poultry
- light spicy dishes
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What is the size of Alsace
60 miles long
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What year did Alsace become a AOC
1962
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Why is Kaefferkopt in Ammerschwihr important
Last notes Grand Cru of Alsace, became official in 2007
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What is the climate of Alsace
Cold Continential
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Why is Alsace unique regarding the bottling regarding French law
The only AOC in France that is allowed to designate its wine by varietal
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True or False
Alsace is the only region in France that is legal to grow Riesling
True
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What does "Eleve en Futs" mean
Aged in oak cask (Alsace)
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Auxerrois is a cross between what two varietals
Gouais & Pinot Noir - oddly enough but composed differently is the same crossing that made Chardonnay
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Another name for Pinot Blanc
Auexerrois
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First grand Cru of Alsace
Schlossberg
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The Grand Cru that Trimbach's Clos St Hune resides in
Rosacker
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What AC in Alsace allows Chardonnay
Cremant d'Alsace
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What year was Grand Crus introduced to Alsace
1975
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What year did Grand Crus in Alsace become official
1983
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What are the types of Muscat d'Alsace grown in Alsace and when are they produced
- Muscat blanc à petite Grains ⚪
- Muscat Ottonel ⚪
- Muscat Rosé à Petits Grains 🔴⚪
Only are made into wine in good production years
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Pinot Blanc is also known as what
Auxerrois Blanc ⚪
Clevner or Klevner ⚪
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What does Pinot Blanc from Alsace pair well with
Usually used as a Aperitif with:
- shellfish
- fish dishes
- roasted chicken
- other white meats
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What is the difference between Pinot Noir from Alsace and Bourgonge
Alsace Pinot Noir are:
- high in fruit
- low Tannins
- much lighter body
Than Bourgogne Pinot Noir
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What is unique about Pinot Noir from Alsace
It's the only Alsace wine to be permitted to be sold in Bourgonge style bottles
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Can a new vineyard in Alsace grow the Chasselas grape
No, new planting of this grape is allowed in Alsace
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Klevener de Heiligenstein Klevener is genetically identical to what noble grape in Alsace
Gewürztraminer ⚪
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Klevener de Heiligenstein Klevener is known as what in Alsace
Savagnin Rosè
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Where is Klevener de Heiligenstein Klevener grown at in Alsace
Heiligenstein
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If a wine from Alsace is Vendage Tardive can that term be added to the label?
Yes
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What is the taste level of late harvest wines from Alsace?
Dry to Sweet
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What grapes is usually used for Vendange Tardive?
Gewürztraminer ⚪
Riesling ⚪
Pinot Gris ⚪
Muscat ⚪
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What is the most common used grape for Vendange Tardive?
Gewürztraminer ⚪
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What is the must weight of late harvest grapes from Alsace?
Must be between 95 - 105 degrees Oechsle depending on the grape varietal
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What grapes can be used for Selection de Grains Nobles
The noble grapes of Alsace:
- Riesling
- Gewürztraminer
- Muscat
- Pinot Gris
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The selection de Grains nobles different from Vendange Tardive how?
The must weight is more in selection de Grains Noble
Selection de Grains Noble grapes are usually ripen to noble Rot unlike Vendange Tardive is simply super ripe grapes ( not noble rot)
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What is Pourriture Rot?
French for Noble Rot
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What is the most weight of selection de Grains noble in Alsace
110 - 120 degrees Oechsle depending on the varietal
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When were Vendange Tardive and Selection Grains de Noble permitted in Alsace
1984
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As of 2006 what percentage of Alsace wines were produced under the Alsace AOC
78%
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When was Crement d'Alsace granted AOC status
August 24, 1976
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Who is known as the person who applied the champagne method to his own Alsatian wines
Julien Dopff in 1900
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How long is the Vosges Mountains
They run 15 miles parallel to the Rhine River
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What is the soil type of Kelvener de Heiligenstein Kelvener
Limestone
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What does edelwicker mean
Noble mixture
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Steinkoltz in Alsace is known to grow what grapes
Pinot Gris ⚪
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Altenburg de Bergbieten in Alsace is known to grow what grape
Pinot Noir 🔴
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What is the northern most grand Cru of Alsace
Steinkoltz in Marlenheim
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What is the southern most grand Cru in Alsace
Rangen - Thann, Vieux - Thann
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What does lieu - dit mean
A named site, this term is commonly used for a wine from a specific, named site
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Do they use oak in Alsace
Rarely, if used it is old oak cask ( has no effect on the flavor of the wine)
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What are the soil types of Alsace
- granite
- limestone
- schist
- clay
- gravel
- chalk
- loess
- pink sandstone (grés de Vosges)
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What percentage of the wines in Alsace are white wines
90%
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What grape is not permitted to be grown at he Zotzenberg grand Cru in Alsace
Muscat ⚪
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What is the only red varietal permitted for Alsace AOC wines
Pinot Noir 🔴
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When did Alsace originally become apart of France
In 1648 with the Treaty of Westphalia which ended the 30 year war between France and the Spanish Habsburgs
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When Germany take Alsace from France
In 1871 following the Franco - Prussian War
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What was the last major region in France to gain AOC status
Alsace in 1962
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What is the smallest region in France
Alsace
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Where is 2/3 of the Grand Crus in Alsace located
Haut - Rhin
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What city is known as the driest city in France
Colmar
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Colmar is the capital of what French département
Haut - Rhin
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The better Vineyards in Alsace are located in what direction
- southern
- southeastern
- eastern
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Why do the grapes ripen greater in Alsace than in Loire or northern Bourgonge
Cause Alsace gets more sunlight hours in the summertime
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Schist
Granite
Volcanic Sediment
These soil types are located were in Alsace
In the steeper mountain slopes of Alsace
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Limestone is located where usually in Alsace
Lower slopes
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Alluvial Clay
Gravel soil
Is located where in Alsace
On the plains at the base of the mountains
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Chasselas in Alsace is also known as what
Gutedel
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A white wine labeled "Pinot" in Alsace can be made up of a variety of what grapes
Pinot Noir 🔴
Pinot Blanc ⚪
Pinot Gris ⚪
Auxerrois ⚪
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What grapes make up the largest volume of appellation production in Alsace
Pinot Blanc ⚪
Auxerrois ⚪
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What is the last noble grape to ripen in Alsace
Riesling ⚪
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Heiligenstein
Bourgheim
Gertwiller
Goxwiller
Obernai
These 5 communes are the only communes in Alscace that can bottle what wine variety
Savagnon Rose (Klevener de Heiligenstein)
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Do edelwicker wines from Alsace need to be vintage dated
No
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When did Schlossberg gain its Grand Cru status
1975
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In 1983 how many more Grand Crus were added to Alsace
24
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In 1992 how many grand Crus were added to Alsace
25
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What is the mandatory grand Cru requirement for Alsace
Hand Harvesting
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These grapes in Alsace have a minimum alcohol content of 11%
Riesling ⚪
Muscat ⚪
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These grapes from Alsace have a minimum alcohol content of 12.5%
Pinot Gris ⚪
Gewürztraminer ⚪
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What is the smallest Grand Cru in Alsace
Kanzlerberg with 3 hectares
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What is the largest Grand Cru in Alsace
Schlossberg - 80 hectares
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What are Tries
Usually used to describe the harvesting of selected overripe or botrytized grapes by numerous sweeps (or tries) throughout the vineyard
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What does Passerillage
A French term for leaving grapes on the vines past normal harvest so that dry up and concentrate their flavors. It is distinct from noble Rot in that these grapes are not exposed to botrytis fungus
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What type of harvesting is required for Vendange Tardive and Sélections de Grains Nobles
Hand harvesting
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What is the minimum sugar level for the noble grapes under Vendange Tardive
Minimum
- 235 grams per liter for Muscat and Riesling
- 257 grams per liter for Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer
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What is the minimum sugar level for the noble grapes under Sélection de Grains Noble
Minimum
- 276 grams per liter Muscat and Riesling
- 306 grams per liter for Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer
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This grape is not allowed to be grown for Grand Cru on Zotzenberg or Kaefferkopt
Muscat ⚪
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Alsace Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergbieten
Alsace Grand Cru Altenberg de Wolxheim
Alsace Grand Cru Bruderthal
Alsace Grand Cru Engelberg
Alsace Grand Cru Frankstein
Alsace Grand Cru Gloeckelberg
Alsace Grand Cru Kastelberg
Alsace Grand Cru Kirchberg de Barr
Alsace Grand Cru Moenchberg
Alsace Grand Cru Muenchberg
Alsace Grand Cru Praelatenberg
Alsace Grand Cru Steinklotz
Alsace Grand Cru Wiebelsberg
Alsace Grand Cru Zotzenberg
Alsace Klevener de Heiligenstein
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Grand Crus of Bas Rhin
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Alsace Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergheim
Alsace Grand Cru Brand
Alsace Grand Cru Eichberg
Alsace Grand Cru Florimont
Alsace Grand Cru Froehn
Alsace Grand Cru Furstentum
Alsace Grand Cru Geisberg
Alsace Grand Cru Goldert
Alsace Grand Cru Hatschbourg
Alsace Grand Cru Hengst
Alsace Grand Cru Kaefferkopf
Alsace Grand Cru Kanzlerberg
Alsace Grand Cru Kessler
Alsace Grand Cru Kirchberg de Ribeauvillé
Alsace Grand Cru Kitterlé
Alsace Grand Cru Mambourg
Alsace Grand Cru Mandelberg
Alsace Grand Cru Marckrain
Alsace Grand Cru Ollwiller
Alsace Grand Cru Osterberg
Alsace Grand Cru Pfersigberg
Alsace Grand Cru Pfingstberg
Alsace Grand Cru Rangen
Alsace Grand Cru Rosacker
Alsace Grand Cru Saering
Alsace Grand Cru Schlossberg
Alsace Grand Cru Schoenenbourg
Alsace Grand Cru Sommerberg
Alsace Grand Cru Sonnenglanz
Alsace Grand Cru Spiegel
Alsace Grand Cru Sporen
Alsace Grand Cru Steinert
Alsace Grand Cru Steingrubler
Alsace Grand Cru Vorbourg
Alsace Grand Cru Wineck-Schlossberg
Alsace Grand Cru Winzenberg
Alsace Grand Cru Zinnkoepflé
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Grand Crus of Haut Rhin
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What is Vin Jaune
Famous "yellow wine" of Jura derives its name from the honey - gold color that results from its deliberate oxidation beneath a Sherry like flor. The wine is unlike Sherry cause it's not fortified
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What AC in Jura makes the famous Vin Jaune wine
AC Château - Chalon
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What is the name of the squat 62 cl bottle used to bottle Vin Jaune
Chavelin
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What grape is used to make Vin Jaune
Savignin (Traminer) ⚪
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What is the aging for the Vin Jaune
Minimum 6 years and kept in barrels til December 15 of the 6th year following harvest
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How is Vin Jaune made
It is made by leaving the white wine, produced from the Savagnin (Traminer) grape, in sealed wooden cask which are never topped, for a minimum of 6 years
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What is Vin de Paille
"Straw Wine" this is a complex sweet wine produced by leaving late picked grapes to dry and shrivel while hanging from rafters over straw mats
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Where is Vin de Paille made in France
Jura
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What are the characteristics of Vin de Paille
- high alcohol (14-16 abv)
- very sweet
- gold to amber color
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Are Vin Jaune and Vin de Paille made yearly
No only in good years
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What is Vin Fou
A sparking wine made in Jura, by Henri Maire
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What is the main AC in Jura where traditional wine is made
Arbois
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What type of wines do they make in AC Arbois
Red
White
Rosè
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Why is Arbois Mousseux AC and Côtes du Jura Mousseux AC important
These are the two sparkling wines AC of Jura
- They both are made using Méthode Tradtionalle
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Vin de Savoie AC produces what type of wines
Whites
Reds
Rosè
Sparkling Wines
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Why is Pétillant de Savoie and Mousseux de Savoie important
These are the locations of sparkling wine in Savoie
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What is the main geographic feature of Jura
The Forested Jura Mountains
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Where does the name Jura come from
Jurassic Era, where geologic limestone formations of the age were first studied
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Where are most of the vineyards in Jura located
Lower slopes of the mountains
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What is the soil type of Jura AC
Limestone and Marl
Clay - at the lowest sites
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What is the climate of Jura
Continental
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What are the 3 red grapes allowed in Jura
Poulsard (Ploussard) 🔴
Trousseau 🔴
Pinot Noir 🔴
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What are the white grapes allowed in Jura
Chardonnay (Gamay Blanc) ⚪
Savignin ( Naturé or Traminer) ⚪
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What grapes are allowed to make rose in Jura
All 5 of the allowed grapes
Poulsard 🔴
Trousseau 🔴
Pinot Noir 🔴
Chardonnay ⚪
Savagnin ⚪
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What style is rosé usually made in Jura
Vin Gris style ( delicate, pale pink color)
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In Jura, Chardonnay is also known as
Gamay Blanc
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In Jura, Savagnin is also known locally as
Naturé
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Of the 5 allowed grapes in Jura what grape isn't allowed to make vin de Paille
Pinot Noir 🔴
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What grape is used exclusively to make Vin Jaune
Savagnin ⚪
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Arbois AOP
L'Etoile AOP
Château Chalon AOP
Where are these villages located
These are the 3 communal appellations of Jura
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What is the capital of wine in Jura
Arbois
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What Is the only commune that can attach Arbois to its name
Pupillin
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How many communes make up Arbois
12
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What type of wines are made in L'Etoile
White wines only
Chardonnay ⚪
Savagnin ⚪
Poulsard ⚪
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Who was the famous biologist who is from Arbois
Louis Pasteur
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Where did the name L'Etoile come from
A local fossil, shaped like a five pointed star
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The Savagnin grapes in Jura grow best on what type of soil
Limestone and Marl
| - vineyard location is on the lower slopes of the Jura mountains
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What are some characteristics of Vin Jaune
- Nutty
- curried flavor
- very delicate and dry on the palate
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Can you declassify a poor vintage of Château Chalon Vin Jaune
Yes
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If Château Chalon is declassified what name goes on the bottle
Côtes du Jora AOP
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How long is the drying process for Vin de Paille
Minimum 6 weeks after harvest
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What is the must weight the grapes achieve as they shrivel and raisinate
320 grams per liter
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What is the aging requirements for Vin de Paille
Minimum 3 years, 18 months of which are in neutral oak
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Sparking wine is released under what name in Jura
Crémant du Jura AOP
- established in 1995
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What is Vin de Liqueur
A fortified wine that is muted with alcohol before fermentation can begin
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What is a Marc
the grapes contained in the wine press and the residue, as skins and pips, remaining after the juice is expressed.
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Where is Vin de liqueur produced in Jura
Macvin du Jura AOP
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What type of wines are made in Macvin du Jura
Red
White
Rose
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How long does Vin de liqueur have to age from Macvin du Jura
1 year after mutage
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What is Mutage
Mutage is a procedure of making sweet wine by adding alcohol to the musts, which contains yeast formation and stops the fermentation process. This process gives wine a sweet taste. As a result, this wine making process is used to produce sweet wine with higher alcohol content.
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What is the climate of Savoie
Continental
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What two bodies of water have a major influence on the climate of Savoie
Lake Bourget
Lac Lèman (Lake Geneva)
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This body of water is western europes largest body of freshwater
Lac Léman (Lake Geneva)
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What is the main AOP in Savoie
Vin de Savoie AOP
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Jacquère ⚪
Atlesse ⚪
Roussanne (Bergeron) ⚪
Chardonnay ⚪
These are the main grapes for what area in France
Savoie
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Gamay 🔴
Mondeuse 🔴
Pinot Noir 🔴
These are the main grapes for what area in France
Vin de Savoie AOP
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The Cru Chignin - Bergeron produces wines that are 100% of what grape
Roussanne
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The crus Marianna, Ripaille and Crépy all located along the southern shores of Lac Lémon requirement a minimum of 80% of what grape
Chasselas
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Roussette is a synonym for what grape
Altesse
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Wines from Roussette de Savoie AOP must be what percentage of the grape varietal
100%
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Can you use Chardonnay as a blending grape in Roussette de Savoie AOP
No
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Frangy
Marestel
Monterminod
Monthoux
These 4 communes can attach their names to what AOP
Roussette de Savoie AOP
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Still wines from Seyssel AOP are 100% of what grape
Altesse
200
Sparkling wines from Seyssel AOP are made from what grapes
Molette ⚪
Chasselas ⚪
Altesse ⚪ (minimum 10%)
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What does Mousseaux
Sparkling only found on cheap fizz
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What is Pétillant
A wine with enough carbonic gas to create a light sparkle
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What is Mèthode Ancestrole
A sweet sparkling wine that is produced by a variant of mèthode rurale, a process that involves no secondary fermentation, the wine being bottled before the first alcoholic fermentation has finished
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Roussette de Bugey AOP produces wines from 100% of what grape
Altesse ⚪
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The communes of
Montagnieu
Virieu le Grand
May add their names to what Appellation
Roussette de Bugey AOP
