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Départements of Alsace
Haut-Rhin, Bas-Rhin
GDs of Alsace for white wines only
Blienschwiller Côtes de Barr Klevener de Heiligenstein Scherwiller Vallée Noble Val Saint Grégoire Wolxheim Ctx du Haut Koenigsbourg Bergheim
GDs of Alsace for red wines only
Ottrott, Rodern, Saint-Hippolyte
GDs of Alsace for white and red wines
Côte de Rouffach
what grapes are permitted for Alsace Blanc?
◾Auxerrois ◾Riesling ◾Pinot Gris (formerly Tokay Pinot Gris) ◾Gewurztraminer ◾Muscat: Muscat Blanc / Rosé à Petit Grains and / or Muscat Ottonel ◾Muscat Ottonel ◾Pinot Blanc: Pinot Blanc and Auxerrois ◾Pinot (Klevner): Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois, Pinot Gris, and / or Pinot Noir (vinified as a white wine) ◾Chasselas (Gutedel) ◾Sylvaner
what is the minimum percentage of varietal in varietally-labeled wines of Alsace?
100%, although more than one varietal may be listed
varieties authorized for Klevener de Heiligenstein
savagnin rose
varieties authorized for Blienshcwiller and Côtes de Barr
sylvaner
varieties authorized for Côte de Rouffach
Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir
varieties authorized for Ottrott, Rodern and Saint Hippolyte?
PN
varieties authorized for Vallée Noble
Gewurztraminer, Riesling, PG
varieties authorized for Val Saint Grégoire
Auxerrois, PB, PG
varieties authorized for Scherwiller and Wolxheim
Riesling
min pot alc for Alsace Blanc?
9.5%
min pot alc of Alsace varietally labeled PB, Pinot, Riesling, Auxerrois
10%
10.5% if labeled with a subzone designation or lieu-dit
min pot alc of Alsace varietally labeled Chasselas, Muscat Ottonel, Muscat, Sylvaner
- 5%
10. 5% if labeled with a subzone designation or lieu-dit
min pot alc of Alsace varietally labeled Gewurztraminer or PG
11.5%
12% if labeled with a subzone designation or lieu-dit
min pot alc of Alsace varietally labeled PN rose
10%
min pot alc of Alsace varietally labeled PN
11%
11.5% if labeled with a subzone designation or lieu-dit
min must weight of Alsace VT
Riesling, Muscat, Muscat Ottonel
235 g/l
PG, Gewurz
257