Prominent Laws Flashcards

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1
Q

Crémant d􏰟’Alsace is the designation for what type of wine?

A

Sparkling

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2
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If a varietal is stated on the label, what percent of the grape must be in the wine?

A

100%

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3
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Edelzwicker is a term for what?

A

Noble mixture;
Inexpensive blended wine,􏰌 does not need to carry a vintage􏰏

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Gentil is the legal term for what?

A

Nothing,
It’s an unofficial term for a wine with a minimum of 50􏰫% noble grapes in the blend􏰏

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What is mandatory for all Grand Cru-designated wines?

A

Hand-harvesting

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6
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How many Premier Crus are in Alsace?

A

Zero

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Vendanges Tardives is?

A

“Late harvest”􏰏
Single-varietal wines left to hang on the vine􏰏 usually with no sign of botrytis.
Fermented dry or sweet􏰏.

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Sélection de Grains Nobles is?

A

Wine which grapes have been affected by botrytis.
It takes multiple tries through the vineyard to get the correct berries.
Can be semi􏰎-dry or sweet.

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