Lfa. Test Questions, Alsace

Question 1

Which grape does not belong in Alsace?

a) Sylvaner
b) Viognier
c) Pinot Auxerrois

Answer 1

b) Viognier

Question 2

What red grape is planted in Alsace?

a) Merlot
b) Pinot Noir
c) Gamay

Answer 2

b) Pinot Noir

Question 3

Which of these grapes always produces a dry style in Alsace?

a) Pinot Gris
b) Muscat
c) Gewurztraminer

Answer 3

b) Muscat

Question 4

Which term is related to a late harvest wine in Alsace?

a) Vendage Tardive
b) Sélection de Grains Nobles
c) Spatlese

Answer 4

a) Vendage Tardive

Question 5

What is the name of the mountain range that protects Alsace?

a) Haardt
b) Vosges
c) Southern Alps

Answer 5

b) Vosges

Question 6

What best describes an Alsatian Gewurztraminer?

a) dry, medium bodied with high acidity and a flinty mineral character
b) full bodied with oily texture and high alcohol and spicy aromas
c) dry with a classic grapey flavor

Answer 6

b)
Full bodied.
Oily texture.
High alcohol.
Spicy aromas

Question 7

Edelzwicker

Answer 7

Wine made from blending of noble varietals

Question 8

What type of Bottle must an Alsace AC be bottled in?

Answer 8

Flutes de Alsace