France_Alsace Flashcards
1
Q
Black Grapes
A
Pinot Noir
2
Q
White Grapes
A
Riesling
Pinot Gris
Gewurztraminer
Muscat
3
Q
Kinds of Soil
A
Gres de Vorges( pink sandstone)
Gravel
Schist
Chalk
Granite
4
Q
Climate
A
Continental
5
Q
Location
A
Between the Vosges mountains and Rhine River.
6
Q
How it Labels?
A
By grape variety.
7
Q
Production of White Wine?
A
90 percent.
8
Q
Accounts for what percentage of White Wine in France?
A
20 percent.
9
Q
What is Cremat d Alsace AOC?
A
Sparkling Wines
10
Q
What method is used in Cremat d Alsace AOC?
A
Traditional method.
9 months on the lees.
11
Q
What is Vendages tardives?
A
Late harvest.
12
Q
What is Edelzwicker?
A
Alsatian Wine- blend
13
Q
What is Selection de Grapes Nobles
SGN?
A
Sweet style Wine.
14
Q
How many Grand Cru sites in Alsace?
A
51
15
Q
How many Premier Cru Wines in Alsace?
A
None.
