Zraly Course 1 White Wines of France -Alsace Flashcards
1
Q
Government laws governing French winemaking?
A
Apellation d’Origine Controlee
2
Q
major white wine producing region of France?
A
Alsace, Loire Valley, Bordeux, Burgundy
3
Q
4 white grapes grown in Alsace ?
A
Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc
4
Q
types of wine produced in Alsace?
A
virtually all alsace wines are dry and 90 per ent are white
5
Q
Largest white wine regions in France?
A
Loire valley
6
Q
2 white grapes variety of Loire Valley?
A
Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc
7
Q
4 main styles of white wine in Loire Valley?
A
- Muscadet (100% Melon de Burgogne)
- Pouilly-Fume (100% Sauvignon Blanc)
- Sancerre (100% Sauvignon Blanc)
- Vouvray (100% Chenin Blanc)