Alsace Flashcards

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1
Q

True or False:
Alsace was the last major French winemaking region to attain AOC status.

A

True

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2
Q

What percentage Alsace’s total production is white?

A

90%

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3
Q

What is the capital of Alsace?

A

Strasbourg

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4
Q

Crémant d’Alsace may NOT contain which grape?
Chardonnay
Gewürztraminer
Pinot noir
Auxerrois

A

Gewürztraminer

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5
Q

Selection de Grains Noble emphasize what in the final wine?

A

Botrytis influence

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6
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What is the capital of the Haut-Rhin department?

A

Colmar

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7
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What is the general min ABV for Alsace grand cru Muscat?

A

11%

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8
Q

Who produces “Clos Saint Landelin” pinot noir?

A

Muré

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9
Q

Which of the following grapes may comprise between 10-25% of blends from ‘Altenberg deBergheim Grand cru?
Riesling
Chasselas
Muscat
Gewürztraminer
Pinot blanc

A

Gewürztraminer

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10
Q

True or False:
Alsace VT and SGN may be chaptalized.

A

False

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11
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Blended wines from the Kaefferkopf Grand Cru may contain a max of _____ Pinot Gris grapes.

A

30%

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12
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What is the only permitted grape in Marc d’Alsace?

A

Gewürztraminer

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