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Ms Questions 28th August 23 - Alsace Flashcards

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1
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Which two AOC communale allow Sylvaner?

A

Blienschwiller and Cotes de Barr

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Which Grand Cru, produced by Trimbach since 2016, was previously known as Cuvee M?

A

Mandelberg

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Which AOC communale allows Savagnin Rose?

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Klevener de Heiligenstein

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Which three AOC communale allow Pinot Noir only?

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Saint-Hippolyte
Ottrott
Rodern

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Which AOC communale allows both white and red wines?

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Cote de Rouffach

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In which villages would you find the following Alsace Grand Crus?
Alsace Grand Cru Brand
Alsace Grand Cru Geisberg
Alsace Grand Cru Hengst
Alsace Grand Cru Kastelberg

A

Alsace Grand Cru Brand - Turckheim
Alsace Grand Cru Geisberg - Ribeauville
Alsace Grand Cru Hengst - Wintzenheim
Alsace Grand Cru Kastelberg - Andlau

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What is the minimum potential alcohol for Alsace Grand Cru?

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11% for Riesling and Muscat
12.5% for Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer

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Which AOP in Alsace allows Muller-Thurgau to be varietally-labeled?

A

Moselle AOP.

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9
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What is the northernmost Grand Cru in Alsace?

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Steinklotz in Marlenheim

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10
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What is the Southernmost Grand Cru in Alsace?

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Rangen in Thann, Vieux-Thann

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Name the two Grand Cru for Pinot Noir in Alsace.

A

Kirchberg de Barr
Hengst in Wintzenheim

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12
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What do the below wines have in common?

Grand vin de Schonenberg
Clos du Zahnacker
Clos du Schlossberg
Côtes du Ribeauvillé

A

They are all blended wines made from noble varietals.
They are sourced from the same vineyard and vinified together.

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What is the maximum yield for Alsace Grand Cru?

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50 hl/ha blanc and vendange tardive
40 hl/ha rouge and SGN

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14
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Who is producing Les Saintes Claires Pinot Noir?

A

Albert Mann.

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15
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In which Grand Crus would you find the below Clos and who are the producers?
Clos St Urbain
Clos St Théobald
Clos du Zahnacker

A

Clos St Urbain – Rangen Grand Cru, Zind-Humbrecht
Clos St Théobald – Rangen Grand Cru, Schoffit
Clos du Zahnacker – Osterberg Grand Cru, La Cave de Ribeauvillé

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16
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Who produces Quintessences de Grains Nobles?

A

Domaine Weinbach, only produced in outstanding vintages

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17
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Who makes Clos Hauserer and in which village?

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Zind Humbrecht, Wintzenheim

18
Q

Are the following producers Haut Rhin or Bas Rhin?
Ostertag -
Rolly Gassman -
Kuentz-Bas -
Domaine Bechtold -

A

Ostertag - Bas Rhin
Rolly Gassman - Haut Rhin
Kuentz-Bas - Haut Rhin
Domaine Bechtold - Bas Rhin

19
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What grape variety is the Clos St. Théobald “Larme de Lave” (SGN) and who makes it?

A

Pinot Gris, Domaine Schoffit

20
Q

Who makes ‘Les Ecaillers’ Riesling?

A

Leon Beyer

21
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Who makes Clos du Val d’Eléon “L’ame de la terre” and from which grapes?

A

Marc Kreydenweiss. Riesling, Pinot Gris.

22
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From which date can VT and SGN wines be released under Alsace AOP?

A

June 1 of the second year following the harvest

23
Q

In which 3 Alsace Grand Crus is Muscat not authorised?

A

Kaefferkopf, Zotzenberg and Altenberg de Bergehim

24
Q

What is the minimum potential alcohol for an Altenberg de Bergheim field blend?

A

14%

25
Q

What is the minimum must weight in g/l for a VT Muscat in Alsace Grand Cru?

A

244 g/l

26
Q

Who makes Clos Mathis?

A

Ostertag

27
Q

From which 2 Grand Crus is cuvee Frederic Emile sourced?

A

Geisberg and Osterberg

28
Q

Who makes ‘l’inedit’?

A

Domaine Weinbach

29
Q

From which Grand Cru do Comtes d’Eguisheim Riesling and Gewurztraminer come?

A

Gewurz from Eichberg and Riesling from Pfersigberg

30
Q

Name the smallest and largest Alsace Grand Crus as well as the communes in which they are located.

A

Kanzlerberg from Bergheim. Schlossberg from Kayserberg and Keintzheim.

31
Q

In which region would you find the DOCG Colli Bolognese Classico Pignoletto?

A

Emilia Romagna

32
Q

From when would the following Banyuls styles be authorised for release?
a) Rimage –
b) Traditionnel –
c) Hors d’Age –

A

a) Rimage – May 1st after harvest
b) Traditionnel – Mar 1st in 3rd year after harvest
c) Hors d’Age – Sep 1st in 5th year after harvest

33
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Who make the following prestige cuvees?
a) Charles de Gaulle –
b) Noble Cuvee –
c) Rare –
d) Substance –
e) Fiacre –

A

a) Charles de Gaulle – Drappier
b) Noble Cuvee – Lanson
c) Rare – Piper Heidseck
d) Substance – Jacques Selosses
e) Fiacre – Chartogne Taillet

34
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Where is Coteaux du Giennois AOP? Grapes and style of wines.

A

Central Vineyards, Loire Valley.

white - 100% Sauvignon Blanc
rose - Pinot Noir and Gamay
red - Pinot Noir and Gamay

35
Q

Which villages are allowed to add their names to the basic appellation in Touraine AOP?

A

Mesland
Amboise
Chenonceaux
Azay-le-Rideau
Oisly

36
Q

What is the name of the river in Chinon?

A

Vienne, a tributary of the Loire.

37
Q

Which other 2 grapes apart from Chenin Blanc were allowed in Saumur Blanc prior to 2016?

A

Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.

38
Q

Who makes the following wines?
a) Sekt Pi No –
b) G Max –
c) Felsenturmchen Riesling –
d) Maximin Grunhauser –

A

a) Sekt Pi No – Okonomierat Rebholz
b) G Max – Keller
c) Felsenturmchen Riesling – Herman Donnhoff
d) Maximin Grunhauser – Carl von Schubert

39
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Who makes La Perfide?

A

Coates and Seely

40
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Who makes the Thomson Family Shiraz?

A

Best’s Great Western

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