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What type of bottle is commonly used for wines in both Germany and Alsace?

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The “flute”, a long-tapered bottle.

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What is the AOC for sparkling wine in Alsace?

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Crémant d’Alsace AOC

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Alsace became a part of Germany in what year?

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  1. It was annexed after the Franco-Prussian War.
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What is the difference between Klevner and Klevener?

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Klevner is Pinot Blanc, a genetic mutation of Pinot Gris. Klevener is Savagnin Rose, a secondary grape in Alsace.

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Alsace Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergheim must be blended with…

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50 percent Riesling

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T or F? Alsace is the only region in France where Riesling is permitted.

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False. Riesling is now permitted in IGP Pays d’Oc which can source fruit from Languedoc and Roussillon.

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T or F? Alsace is the most northerly wine region in France.

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False. Champagne is slightly farther to the north than Alsace.

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What are four German influences on Alsace wines?

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Varietal labeling, flute bottle, Riesling and German phonics

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What is the effect of the Vosges Mountains on vineyards in Alsace?

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The Vosges provide a rain shadow that ensures mainly sunny and dry growing conditions.

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What is the impact of global climate change on the dryness of Alsace wines?

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Sugar levels are rising and more off-dry wines are being produced.

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What percentage of Alsace wine is white?

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90 percent

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What is the most widely-planted grape in Alsace?

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Riesling

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T or F? A wine labeled “Sélections de Grains Nobles” must be made from grapes affected by botrytis

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True. This is a requirement.

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What are the four noble white varieties in Alsace?

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Riesling, Muscat, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer

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On which bottles of Alsace wine is vintage labeling optional?

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Edelzwicker

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T or F? In Alsace, Grand Cru wines may be red or white.

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False. Grand Crus are white only.

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What are the two Muscats grown in Alsace?

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Muscat à Petits Grains Blanc and Muscat Ottonel. (Muscat à Petits Grains is considered higher quality.)

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The Sylvaner grape, although grown in Alsace, is believed to be native to . . .

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. . . Austria

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Savagnin Rose is also known as . . .

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. . . Klevener (not to be confused with Klevner).

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“Tokay d’Alsace” is a former name for . . .

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. . Pinot Gris. “Tokay d’Alsace” is no longer permitted under EU law.

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Klevner or Pinot Vrai is more commonly known as . . .

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. . . Pinot Blanc.

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Klevener (not to be confused with Klevner) is also known as . . .

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. . . Savagnin Rose

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T or F? In Alsace, Chardonnay is used mainly as a component of a blend.

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True. Chardonnay is used in Crémant d’Alsace

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T or F? A wine labeled “Alsace AOC” can be still or sparkling.

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False. Sparkling wines are labeled “Crémant d’Alsace”. They are a separate appellation.

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What are the seven primary grape varieties in Alsace?
Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Gewurztraminer, Sylvaner, Muscat
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T or F? In Alsace, each Grand Cru has its own separate AOC status.
True. This has been the case since 2011.
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What is the climate in Alsace?
Continental, with large seasonal and diurnal temperature swings
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Grand Cru Kaefferkopf, when bottled as a blend, must contain a majority of which grape?
Gewurztraminer.
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How many soil types in Alsace?
13
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What are the four permitted grapes in Alsace Grand Cru?
Riesling, Pinot Gris, Muscat, Gewurztraminer
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What are the four secondary white grapes of Alsace?
Chardonnay, Chasselas, Klevener (Savagnin Rose), Auxerrois Blanc
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T or F? The AOC-approved yields for Alsace are the highest in France.
True. They are generally 80 hl/ha for whites.
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A former name for Pinot Gris is . . .
. . . Tokay d'Alsace
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What are the aging requirements of Crémant d'Alsace?
Nine months sur lie, plus 3 months in the cellar (12 months total)
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What is Gentil?
A blend in Alsace that must contain 50 percent "noble" white varieties
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T or F? Crémant d'Alsace is primarily made from Chardonnay.
False. Crémant d'Alsace is mostly Pinot Blanc, but Chardonnay can be used as well.
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T or F? Edelwicker may be a blend of any white grapes approved for Alsace AOC wine
True.
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In an effort to combat phylloxera in Alsace, in the late nineteenth century vignerons were encouraged to . . .
. . . plant high-yield, low-quality hybrids that could resist the pest.
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In which direction do the best slopes in Alsace face?
South/southeast
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T or F? Riesling is indigenous to France.
False...Germany
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T or F? Wines in Alsace may be designated AOC, IGP or Vin sans IG.
False. All wines in Alsace are AOC. in 2011, the number of AOCs expanded from 3 to 53!
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Auxerrois Blanc is a cross between . . .
. . . Gouais Blanc and Pinot
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In which century did Alsace reach its peak of prosperity?
The sixteenth (Late Renaissance).
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T or F? Sylvaner is permitted in Alsace Grand Cru wines.
True. But only in one vineyard, Zotzenberg.
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T or F? Grass may be planted between rows of vines to increase grape yields.
False. Grass is planted to decrease yields (because grass competes with the vines for nutrients).
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T or F? Grapes for the Alsace AOC can be sourced from any part of Alsace
True.
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Zotzenberg is an exceptional Grand Cru vineyard because . . .
. . . Sylvaner is permitted here.
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What red grape is permitted in Alsace?
Pinot Noir
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Alsace Grand Cru...what is ranked
the vineyards not the producer
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Alsace Grand Crus:
White only and single varietals only (Except Altenberg 50% Riesling and Kaefferkopf 60-80% Gewurz)
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Alsace AOC two sub-categories are...
Communal (wines of higher quality, 13 qty, name of commune allowed on bottle) and Lieu-Dit (plots of land or vineyard due to notable expression of terroir)
52
How many Alsace Grand CRU AOCs?`
51 (4% of all Alsace wine produced is of this category) WHITE ONLY
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Cremant D'Alsace AOC rose's are made exclusively from what varietal?
Pinot Noir
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% of Cremant production
23%
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Cremant varietals
primarily vinified from Pinot Blanc, but Riesling, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Auxerrois and Pinot Noir can go into the cuvee as well
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Mountains that create a rainshadow
Voges Mountains
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name of grabin
Rhine Grabin
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wines labeled Pinot Blanc can be...
100% Pinto Blanc, 100% Auxerrois Blanc or blend of both.
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wines labeled Pinot D'Alsace can be...
Auxerrois Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir (as white), Pinot Gris...no min/max, or 100% of any of the above grapes.
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Describe Gentil wines
50% of noble grape variety at least, must be vinified separately, requires tasting panel approval, vintage MUST appear on label
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why must all grapes be hand harvested?
steep slopes
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What percentage of total production is consumed in France?
75%
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How many Grand Cru vineyards are there?
53
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What is Edelzwicker?
Blend of any approved white grapes, vinified together OR separate, vintage is optional
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AOC Cremant D'Alsace White and Rose varietals are?
P. Blanc/Chard (White) and P. Noir only (Rose)

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