Alsace, Jura & Savoie

Question 1

4 Noble Grapes of Alsace

Answer 1

Riesling
Gewurztraminer
Muscat
Pinot Gris

Question 2

What borders surround Alsace?

Answer 2

West - Vosges Mountains

East - Germany’s Rhein River

Question 3

How many grand crus are in Alsace?

Answer 3

51

Question 4

What are the exceptions to the rule that Alsace Grand Crus must be only noble varieties?

Answer 4

Zotzenberg - can be Sylvaner

Question 5

What is the only red grape to be vinified as Alsace AOP?

Answer 5

Pinot Noir

Question 6

Which wine style from Alsace is always dry?

Answer 6

Vin Jaune (yellow wine)

Question 7

What commune produces Vin Jaune?

Answer 7

Chateau Chalon

Question 8

Who produces “Clos-Ste-Hune” Riesling?

Answer 8

Trimbach

Question 9

Which appellation produce vin de paille and which grape cannot be used in its production?

Answer 9

Cotes du Jura

Pinot Noir

Question 10

What does “Edelzwicker” mean?

Answer 10

a noble mixture

inexpensive blended Alsatian wine

Question 11

What does the term “Gentil” mean?

Answer 11

superior Alsatian designation, requires a minimum of 50% noble grapes in blend

Question 12

What are the Alsace Late Harvest wines and how are they different?

Answer 12

Vendagne Tardive (VT) - late harvest, single noble variety, not always sweet
Selection de Grains Nobles (SGN) - botrytis wines from a single, noble variety, made in small quantities and exceptional vintages