Grapes

Question 1

What are the 4 noble grapes of Alsace?

Answer 1

1. Riesling
2. Pinot Gris
3. Gerwurztramminer
4. Muscat

Question 2

Which 2 grape varieties are used for sweet wine?

Answer 2

Riesling

Muscat

Question 3

What is an additional wine variety used to make simple or sparkling white wine from the valley floor?

Answer 3

Pinot Blanc

Question 4

Which grape produces oily, golden, full bodied wine with flavours of lychee & rose?

Answer 4

Gerwurztramminer

Question 5

What is the alcohol % of Gerwurtramminer?

Answer 5

14%

Question 6

Which grape produces rich, full bodied wine a fresh honey taste to it?

Answer 6

Pinot Gris

Question 7

Which grape produces a med/full bodied wine with medium acidity & a citrus, stone fruit steely flavour?

Answer 7

Riesling

Question 8

Which grape variety produces a low/med body/acid wine with an orange blossom & grape flavour?

Answer 8

Muscat

Question 9

Which method of sweet wine making affects Muscat?

Answer 9

Noble Rot

Question 10

What is the only black grape allowed in Alsace?

Answer 10

Pinot Noir