French Wine Law, Alsace & Loire Flashcards
1
Q
When were the AOC laws first established
A
1930’s
2
Q
Name the 4 noble varieties of Alsace
A
Riesling
Muscat
Gewürztraminer
Pinot Gris
3
Q
Pouilly-Fumé and Sancerre are both 100% produced from which grape varietal?
A
Sauv Blanc
4
Q
The grape varietal Muscadet is ______?
A
Melon de Bourgogne
5
Q
What grape varietal is Vouvray?
A
Chenin Blanc
6
Q
Define the term “sur lie”
A
Used in Muscadet wines meaning it was aged on its “lees” (sediment)
7
Q
What are the eight areas of winemaking controlled by the AOC laws?
A
Area of production, variety of grape, yield per Hectare, Vineyard practices, degree of alcohol, winemaking practices, tasting and analysis, varietal labeling
8
Q
What is vendange Tardive? Where is it produced?
A
Wines made with super ripe, late harvest grapes. Made in Alsace
