Label Terminology

Question 1

Which Alsace varieties will be found in an Alsace wine labeled ‘Klevner’, ‘Clevner’ or ‘Pinot Blanc’?

Answer 1

Auxerrois, Chasselas and Pinot Blanc may form the total or a portion of wines labeled ‘Klevner’, ‘Clevner’ or ‘Pinot Blanc’.

Question 2

What variety composes a bottle labeled ‘Klevener de Heiligenstein’?

Answer 2

Savagnin Rose is the speciality of ‘Klevener de Heiligenstein’ in the Bas-Rhin.

Question 3

What does ‘Edelzwicker d’Alsace’ indicate on a label?

Answer 3

“Edel” (Noble) “Zwicker” (Blending)
1.A blend of any AOC Alsace white varieties
2.Varieties can be vinified together or separately
3. Vintage date not required

Question 4

What does “Gentil” indicate on a label?

Answer 4

“Gentil” an unofficial designation, should contain 50% Riesling, Muscat, Pinot Gris, and/or Gewurztraminer. The rest can be Chasselas, Sylvaner and/or Pinot Blanc

Question 5

Under Alsace AOP regulations, which sub-zones (communes) can bottle red and white wines?

Answer 5

Under Alsace AOP regulation only Côte de Rouffach can produce red AND white wines.

Question 6

Under Alsace AOP regulations, which subzones can only bottle red wines?

Answer 6

Under Alsace AOP regulations Ottrott, Rodern, and Saint-Hippolyte only bottle red wines.

Question 7

What is in a Vin d’Alsace bottle labeled “Gutedel”?

Answer 7

A Vin d’Alsace bottle labeled “Gutedel” contains Chasselas.

Question 8

When is Pinot Noir vinified as a white wine in Alsace?

Answer 8

Pinot Noir is vinified as a white wine if it is in a bottle labeled “Pinot (Klevner)”.

Question 9

Which Alsace sub-zone (commune) is authorized to bottle varietal Gewurztraminer?

Answer 9

BERGHEIM is the Alsace sub-zone (commune) is authorized to bottle varietal Gewurztraminer

Question 10

Which Alsace GC is authorized to bottle varietal Sylvaner?

Answer 10

Alsace GC Zotzenberg can bottle varietal Sylvaner.