Grapes

Question 1

Riesling

Answer 1

Noble Grape - Alsace
Aromatic
High Acidity
Buds late - winter hardy
citrus, honeysuckle, linden, jasmine, apple, floral, petrol
Ages well - pine nut / petrol

Question 2

Gewurztraminer

Answer 2

“Savagnin Rose”
Noble Grape - Alsace
Gewurz = German for spice
Like pink skin (rose grape)
Aromatic
Ginger/Rose/Lychee
High sugar / Low Acidy

Question 3

Pinot Gris

Answer 3

Noble Grape - Alsace
Performs different in Alsace than anywhere
Rich / Opulent
Apple, Pear, Honey, Dried Fruit

Question 4

Muscat à Petits Grains Blanc

Answer 4

Noble Grape - Alsace
Aromative
Vibrant
High sugar levels / High Acidity
Grape, flowers

Question 5

Muscat Ottonel

Answer 5

Noble Grape - Alsace
“Chasselas x Muscat d’Eiseenstadt”
Less Acid
Less Aroma
Ripens earlier than MPGS - good for northern climate
Grape, flowers

Question 6

Pinot Blanc

Answer 6

“Klevner” in Alsace
Early Bud / Early Rippen
Neutral
Moderate Acidity
Soft, gentry fruity everyday wines
Used also in sparkling

Question 7

Pinot Noir - Alsace

Answer 7

Only red permitted in Alsace
Light fruity wines in Alsace
Darker skins with global warming

Question 8

Sylvaner

Answer 8

Native to Austria
Little Aroma
High Acidity
Minerality
Used in Grand Cru for ZOTZENBURG, Alsace

Question 9

Chasselas

Question 10

Auxerrois

Question 11

Klevener de Heiligenstein

Question 12

Savagnin